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Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan’s Q1 Profit Surge To 34%

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

One of Turkey’s leading defense contractors, Aselsan has seen its profits increase by 34% year-on-year to TL 1.2 billion ($147 million) from January through March, the company said in a statement. “We experienced a significant […]

Defense Industry

Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

Government’s actions, or perhaps better inaction, have made it quite clear that it has no interest in maintaining an effective defence force; nor any interest in retaining the defence industry. Or perhaps it does not […]

Africa

Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

Kenya spent an average of 5.1% of its allocated defense budget on capital expenditure (CAPEX) during 2015-2019. During the forecast period the country is expected to invest around 8.6% of its defense budget on CAPEX. […]

Africa

Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

March 26, 2021 GDC 0

Morocco’s 2020 finance bill will increase in the kingdom’s national defense budget by 29% in 2020, allocating $4.728 billion. The Moroccan Centre of Conjuncture (Centre Marocain de Conjoncutre) has said that the country’s national economic […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

March 7, 2021 GDC 0

China increased its 2021 defense budget by 6.8 percent to $209 billion in a quicker pace than last year’s growth of 6.6%, which analysts believe is fast rise as the country resiliently emerges from the wreckage […]

Europe

Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

December 22, 2020 GDC 0

Sweden is making the biggest upgrade to its armed forces in more than half a century and debating whether to join NATO in response to a burst of Russian military activity around the Baltic, the […]

Indian Navy Submarine
East Asia and Pacific Region

Indian Navy Suffers Budget Crisis As It Plans to Expand Operations

December 16, 2020 GDC 0

Indian Navy’s planned acquisition of a third Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2) is at risk of running aground. On December 3, during the annual navy press conference held in New Delhi, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral […]

Europe

Amid tensions with Russia, Sweden increases defense budget by 40%

October 19, 2020 GDC 0

Sweden will increase military spending by about 40% in the next five years and double the number of people conscripted into its armed forces as it aims to strengthen its defence amid growing tensions with Russia, the government […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

October 1, 2020 GDC 0

Japan’s Defense Ministry is asking for a 8.3% budget increase in 2020, its largest rise in more than two decades, in the face of China’s rapid military modernization and a looming threat from North Korea. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Amid China tensions, South Korea announced whopping $253 billion military modernization plan

August 21, 2020 GDC 0

South Korea has announced the military up-gradation plan worth $253 billion which is set to enhance the country’s defense capabilities against its adversaries especially North Korea and China learned GDC citing EuroAsia Times. Militarization of […]

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  • Egypt is in discussion with the US to purchase F-15EX fighter jets.

    November 14, 2025 0
    Discussions between the United States and Egypt over a potential sale of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets have entered a renewed phase, but no agreement has been finalized, according to a report describing the status [...]
  • Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

    May 15, 2021 0
    The Sukhoi Design Bureau is planning to retrofit some of the electronics into the future production version Su-57 fighter, which is under development by the Rostec, reported Russian newspaper iz.ru. Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 [...]
  • Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

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  • Brazil Selects MBDA EMADS Missile System Rejecting India’s Akash SAM

    July 12, 2025 0
    According to information published by the Rio Times on July 7, 2025, Brazil is in discussions with Italy to purchase the Enhanced Modular Air Defense Solutions (EMADS) system developed by MBDA, a prominent European defense [...]
  • Why Swedish Navy’s A26 Disruptor Is The Quietest Submarine?

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

    October 29, 2020 0
    The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is set to commence basin tests next month following the fitting of systems and equipment. INS Vikrant during its launch in August 2013. Credit: Drajay1976. [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • Europe

    World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam is considering French-made Rafale fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 aircraft.

  • South Asia

    U.S. Denies Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Delusional Sheikh Hasina’s Claim that U.S. Organized Student Protests in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Russian fighter plane crashed near Tver was shot down: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China supplying Russia with metal, composite, aircraft parts, electronics, drones and vehicles to support Russian war in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day in Avdiivka

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives Lightning 5 target designator order for Gripen

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers next-gen KF-51 Panther main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • Defense Industry

    German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan conducts first flight test of its hypersonic missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    General Atomics has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Buys Three MQ-9 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Looking An Alternative Submarine Than French Barracuda Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Europe

    USA, Germany foil Russian FSB’s plot to assassinate major European weapon producer Rheinmetall’s CEO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Started Prototyping Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate At Osborne Naval Shipyard

  • Middle East

    Pakistan and Afghanistan allowed Iranian aircraft parked on their airfields shielded them from American airstrikes.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping panics during the Iran war concern regarding CIA infiltration and drone bans over Beijing.

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Implements European Union Sanctions On Russia With Immediate Effect

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approves Aegis Combat Systems For Canada

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Europe

    Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russian Patrol Boat in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Russian Army Holt Progress Due to Food and Fuel Shortage, Amid Low Morale

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Zarb Anti-ship Missile
    Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Zarb (Blow) Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • Americas

    US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles

  • Americas

    BlackSky Gen-3 Satellite Offers Higher-resolution Images for ISR Capability.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • Central Asia

    Armenia to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and British MP Tulip Siddiq

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

  • Europe

    Greece to produce 700 HOPLITE armored vehicles for European markets

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan Bought Israeli Iron Dome Missile System

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • Europe

    Chinese peace plan is deception tactics to supply drones and ammo to Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

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