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 […]

Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

January 26, 2025 0

The Russian defense plant ‘Micropibor,’ located in Konakovo, Tver Region, is at the center of new concerns over the supply chain for the Su-57, Russia’s fourth-generation fighter jet. Japanese Murata, American Texas Instruments, French Thales [...]
Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

April 28, 2021 0

The Pentagon announced Monday a $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, the first of its kind under the Biden administration. U.S. Announced New Aid Package Includes GLSDB Launcher and AmmunitionsDateNovember 26, 2023Sweden to provide [...]
Putin’s war in Ukraine spiraled cost as the defense budget jumped to 282% in January 2023

August 1, 2023 0

Russia’s defence spending jumped 282% to $26 billion in Jan-Feb budget data. Russia spent 2 trillion roubles ($26 billion) on defence in January and February alone, a 282% jump on the same period a year [...]
Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

January 24, 2025 0

As part of its efforts to modernize the naval fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has commissioned its first Type 054B frigate. China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan NavyDateAugust 23, 2020China’s Hudong [...]
Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

March 26, 2024 0

Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

June 4, 2020 0

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a $26.7 million contract on June 1 to develop a structural modification for the F-35 strike fighter to improve its Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses capability (SEAD/DEAD). The retrofit design [...]

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]