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Europe

U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

February 3, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. Congress cannot support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland, a bipartisan group of senators said on Thursday. Sweden and Finland applied […]

Americas

US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

December 13, 2019 GDC 0

While not a NATO member, Egypt, India and Indonesia have over the years received billions of dollars in economic and military aid and technologies from the United States and is considered a long-time ally in the unstable Asia pacific region and its military operates the U.S. supplied weapons. […]

Americas

Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

WASHINGTON – A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in Syria and purchase of a Russian S-400 missile system, the latest move in the chamber to push […]

  • Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

    May 11, 2021 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said that Turkey will not depend on imports when it comes to components used in many ammunitions, missiles and composite warheads, declaring that the country will manufacture these products [...]
  • The Royal Malaysian Air Force Shortlists Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale for MRCA Requirements

    February 18, 2018 0
    The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has been seeking 18 next-generation fighters to replace it’s again MiG-29 since at least 2017. The BAE Systems has offered a UK-based line-of-credit to back a sale of Eurofighter [...]
  • CZ Group Unveils BREN 3 Assault Rifles at IDET 2025 in Brno

    June 2, 2025 0
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  • Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

    April 12, 2021 0
    Tensions are escalating over China’s move to mass militia vessels in disputed areas of the South China Sea, with the U.S. and Philippines expressing renewed concern and an investigation underway into reports that armed Chinese navy ships chased down [...]
  • US State Department Approves $2.19 Billion Tomahawk Cruise Missile Sale to Netherlands

    April 29, 2025 0
    The US State Department has approved the possible sale of up to 175 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles to the Netherlands. US State Department approves the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany.DateJuly 12, 2026Raytheon [...]
  • Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

    June 20, 2020 0
    MOSCOW (GDC) – Russian-made Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems [ZRPKs], which are used in Libya and Syria, are useless against Turkish operational-tactical unmanned aerial systems Bayraktar TB2, reported Russian Zvezda newspaper. The Zvezda writes that the modification [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Americas

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 […]

Infantry Weapons

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 […]

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Ends Production Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Europe

    Major fire at the biggest cold storage plant in St. Petersburg, latest sabotage in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet

  • Africa

    Morocco to receive first batch of F-16V in 2021

  • Middle East

    IRGC Missile Commander Surrendered to Israeli Drone.

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force wants to fly KAAN, Eurofighter and F-16V Block 70 Jets

  • Europe

    Armenian Army Demands Resignation Of Prime Minister For Buying Poor Quality Military Hardware From Russia

  • Europe

    Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

  • Europe

    German Air Force (Luftwaffe) reportedly will procure combination of Super Hornet, EA-18 Growler and Typhoon to replace Tornado jets

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin Tests

  • Americas

    China suspends $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina as the country purchases American F-16 jets

  • Europe

    South Korea Rolls Out New K9 Howitzers And K2 Tanks For Poland

  • Air Platform

    J-8 (Jian-8) /F-8 Fighter aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Powerful Caesar Howitzers From Denmark

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveils new XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • Americas

    Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Awards General Atomics ‘LongShot’ Drone Demo Contract

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden To Apply For NATO Membership in May

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisans Seized Control Of Town In Belgorod

  • Europe

    Germany Selects Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to Replace Aging Tornado

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Europe

    Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Produce Steel Dome Missile System for Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers captured Russia’s armored vehicles in the Donbas region

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • Air Platform

    Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli-made Loitering Munitions, Simulators Draw Interest In Middle East

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Royal Malaysian Air Force Shortlists Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale for MRCA Requirements

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fires Eight Generals Over Losses in Ukraine

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lao Peoples Air Force’s Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • Europe

    MBDA Carried Out First Tests Firing Of MMP Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Ka-52 and Mi-8 helicopters at forward airfield.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed, TATA Joint Venture Hopeful About Winning India’s MRFA Project With Its F-21 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

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