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Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

November 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Brazil Purchases Additional Gripen E, Sweden Purchases Brazilian KC-390 Transport Aircraft In Bilateral Deals

November 14, 2024 GDC 0

Brazil is likely to purchase nine additional Saab JAS 39 E/F Gripens, according to a 9 November statement by the Swedish Ministry of Defence (MoD), adding to its 2014 order for 36 of the multirole […]

U.S. Department of Justice Sought Information From Saab North America On Brazil’s Gripen Purchase

November 11, 2024 GDC 0

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Brazilian Air Force Received New Gripen E Fighter Jets

September 29, 2024 GDC 0

On September 24, 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) announced the arrival of another Saab F-39 Gripen aircraft in Brazil, registered as 4108. This aircraft arrived on September 23, completing a […]

Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the Philippines

August 13, 2024 GDC 0

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Brazilian Army purchased Czech Zuzana 2 155mm howitzer, ditching Chinese SH-15 howitzer

August 10, 2024 GDC 0

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Australian Government Stands Idle As Chinese Norinco Poaching DefendTex Business

June 23, 2024 GDC 0

Two senior ministers stand accused of sitting on their hands as China seeks to swoop in and buy a major South American missile manufacturer that could still come to Australia if the federal government acts […]

Chinese SH-15 self-propelled howitzers performed worse in Brazilian army’s trials

March 18, 2024 GDC 0

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Brazil plans to double fighter jets fleet by procuring cutting-edge F-39E Gripen jets

January 19, 2024 GDC 0

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Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

December 11, 2023 GDC 0

The Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis, a special purpose entity (SPE) formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, laid the keel for the first Tamandaré-class frigate. The ceremony, which took place at […]

India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

June 27, 2020 0

Amid standoff, India and China have increased the use of drones for surveillance on each other in eastern Ladakh. Indian military has been directed to increase their usage for more intelligence on confrontation areas. Indian [...]
Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

October 10, 2022 0

The expected time frame for the first of the Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates is 2031, acting Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles revealed. BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class FrigateDateJune [...]
Israeli Navy Successfully Test Fires C-Dome Interceptor Missiles

November 21, 2023 0

The IDF Navy has successfully completed a series of multi-system and multi-tier interception tests using the naval version of the Iron Dome system from the Saar 6 “Magen” in another landmark moment for enhancing the capabilities of [...]
US Air Force Received the First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.

December 9, 2025 0

The T-7A Red Hawk has entered service with the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph, beginning the long-planned replacement of the T-38 Talon. The new jet matters because it reshapes early [...]
Russia forced to use T-90S tanks intended for Algeria

April 13, 2024 0

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage showcasing the modernized T-90S tank, initially intended for export but redirected for domestic use due to critical combat vehicle shortages in frontline units. Russia, grappling with the [...]
Russian Army has fewer than 3000 tanks

September 23, 2020 0

Citing an intelligence report by military experts, the Russian Lenta website reported that Russia’s Army has a total of 2,685 main battle tanks in its active inventory. About 1,200 of them, or 45 percent, are [...]

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]