Caracal – Global Defense Corp

Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

November 25, 2023 GDC 0

As reported by deaidua on November 14, 2023, Rheinmetall has finalized an agreement to provide five Caracal Air Assault Vehicles to the Ukrainian government. Facilitated by financial support from the German federal government, this arrangement […]

Leonardo Will Continue to Work Vertification Programme of Falco Xplorer UAV

April 23, 2020 0

The Falco Xplorer prototype made its maiden flight in January, and Leonardo is now focused on securing military certification for the unmanned platform by the end of the year learned GDC quoting Leonardo Company. Leonardo [...]
Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation Tanks Fitted With High-tech Sensors And Helmet Mounted Display

January 11, 2024 0

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France Opposed to Deregulating Intra-EU Defense Components Export

April 26, 2025 0

Paris has raised its voice against any revision of the current EU rules on export control for defence gear within the EU. France and Germany ask European Union to stay out of arms exports policyDateJuly [...]
U.S. to Replenish Polish MiG-29 Inventory With F-16, If Poland Transfers MiGs to Ukraine

March 8, 2022 0

The U.S. is exploring a deal in which Poland would send Soviet-era MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine in return for American F-16 jet fighters, Secretary Blinken said on Saturday, in the latest bid to help Ukraine [...]
U.S. agrees to sale 40 F-16V fighter jets to Turkey after Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid

July 29, 2023 0

The United States will move forward with Türkiye’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, a top official said Tuesday, as diplomacy gained pace to resolve a prolonged process that has frustrated Ankara. Turkey To Buy [...]
Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

September 26, 2020 0

Russia has reportedly begun construction of its next-generation PAK DA bomber as part of an apparent strategic effort to usher in a new era of bombing technology. Moscow hopes to get ahead of the U.S. Air [...]

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]