China Tensions – Global Defense Corp

Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions

March 20, 2024 GDC 0

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The U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Treaty Should be Cloned To Southeast Asian Countries To Counter China

March 25, 2021 GDC 0

Morocco and the United States renewed the alliance between the two nations as a foundation stone for peace in Africa. Morocco and the United States signed a military defence agreement on 2 October 2020 in […]

India, China Competing for Fighter Jets Superiority

October 15, 2021 0

Designed to establish and maintain air superiority or air dominance, fighter aircraft have evolved from relatively simple, wood and canvas airframes during the First World War, to the highly manoeuvrable, long-range aircraft that dominated the skies [...]
Australia Purchases 12 MH-60R And 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

May 13, 2022 0

The Australian government has announced that it is expanding its fleet of helicopters with 12 new MH-60R Romeo maritime helicopters and 29 new AH-64E Apache Armed Reconnaissance helicopters. US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache [...]
Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

March 7, 2026 0

Sri Lanka’s President announced on March 5 that the island nation will take charge of Iran’s auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr (A 422) and its crew. Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control [...]
Australia ramping up defense production capability

August 13, 2020 0

In an age of increasing strategic uncertainty, the Morrison government has decided it needs greater sovereign capability in case supply chains are cut off and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds last week said the government wanted [...]
Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

November 22, 2025 0

The Pakistan Army on Thursday announced a pact with a “friendly country” for the procurement of its JF-17 fighter jet. Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To NigeriaDateApril 6, 2021PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role Combat AircraftDateOctober 28, [...]
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Enters EMD Phase

December 18, 2021 0

The US Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a USD23.9 million contract for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), and Early Operational Capability Lot 1 missiles – currently [...]

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. […]