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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 […]

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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 […]

Industry

Australia ramping up defense production capability

August 13, 2020 GDC 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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

Defense Minister Ron Mark earlier outlined how the Government plans to spend $20 billion over the next 10 years, equipping the defence forces with brand new planes, boats and other high-tech military equipment. The Government […]

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  • Iran, China 25-years secret Petrochemicals and military deals

    August 11, 2020 0
    Last August, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Zarif, paid a visit to his China counterpart, Wang Li, to present a roadmap on a comprehensive 25-year China-Iran strategic partnership that built upon a previous agreement signed in [...]
  • Turkey agreed to procure second batch of S-400

    June 12, 2020 0
    Turkey has agreed in principle with Russia to procure a second batch of S-400 air defence systems, Ismail Demir, head of the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), told the local NTV news channel on [...]
  • The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

    February 12, 2026 0
    China recently signed a defence agreement with Bangladesh to build a drone factory in Bangladesh with Chinese assistance. The U.S. wants to supply Bangladesh with MQ-9 Reaper drones. U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, [...]
  • Russia’s Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region

    March 19, 2025 0
    A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region during a scheduled training flight, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on March 18. The crash resulted in the deaths of both crew members. According to [...]
  • Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack involving rockets and drones on Israel.

    August 25, 2024 0
    Israel’s military launched air raids across southern Lebanon and Hezbollah carried out a large drone and rocket attack. Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern LebanonDateOctober 11, 2023Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations [...]
  • Ukraine Claimed That It Destroyed Russian Military’s 290 Tanks, 46 Aircraft and 68 Helicopters

    March 9, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s military claims to have destroyed 290 tanks, 46 aircraft and 68 helicopters used by Russia, while Moscow says it shot down three Ukrainian Su-27 jets. Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in DonetskDateApril 11, 2022Ukraine [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

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    Turkey Supplying Arms And Training To Ukrainian Military In Donbass War

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    Germany will receive Israeli top-tier Arrow-3 anti-ballistic system

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    Turkey To Develop Naval Variant Of ATAK II Helicopter

  • Americas

    Pentagon picks defense-technology firm Kratos to develop hypersonic flight-testing vehicle

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    Iranian drone operators were killed in Crimea, Kyiv official says

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    Germany Awarded A Contract To Airbus For 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

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    Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reselling arms to Sudanese terrorists group

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

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    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

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    Thales Launches Ground Master 400 Alpha Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar

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    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor anti-air missile

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    Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket System

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    The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

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    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

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    Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

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    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • C4iSR

    Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

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    Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Middle East.

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Iran, Russia Su-35 Fighter Jets Deal Collapsed, Amid Sanctions and Spare Parts Shortage

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group Booby Trapped Russia-supplied Chemical Weapons in Gaza Tunnels

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    Ukraine started using F-16 against Russian forces, President Zelensky said

  • South Asia

    Six U.S. Congressman Urges President Biden To Ban Bangladesh From UN Peacekeeping Missions As Bangladesh Withdraws Two RAB Officers From UN Peacekeeping Missions For Corruption And Human Rights Violations

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    Italy Purchases 24 More Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Naval Group, India’s GRSE To Build Kamorta-class ASW Corvettes

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Land Platform

    Merkava Mk4 vs T-90MS and T-14 Armata: Why Merkava Mk4 is the best modern battle tank in the world?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune MPA Commence Operations from INS Hansa

  • Americas

    U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand.

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • C4iSR

    Russian Propaganda Exposed In Ukraine War As TB2 Drone Destroys Russian-made Anti-stealth 48YA6-K1 Radar In Kherson

  • Europe

    Israeli’s defense technology is playing a key role in Greece’s military modernization.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE To Buy South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • Europe

    Czech Excalibur Army Upgrades Ukraine’s T-72 Tanks Armored Protection

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

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