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Defense Industry

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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  • RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

    September 25, 2020 0
    The Royal Air Force and Navy have increased their activity along the borders of the Russian Federation, conducting patrols. The RAF has identified the vulnerabilities of the air defense of the Russian Federation so that [...]
  • Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

    December 12, 2023 0
    As of December 10, 2023, the Ukrainian armed forces have officially incorporated the first units of the Polish-made RAK 120 Wheeled 8×8 self-propelled mortar carrier armored vehicles into their arsenal. Polish Army received a new [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

    September 17, 2023 0
    The United States said Friday it had approved the sale of $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to Bulgaria, its latest major deal with an eastern NATO ally as war rages in Ukraine. U.S. State Department [...]
  • EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

    October 24, 2025 0
    Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term [...]
  • UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

    September 8, 2021 0
    Buoyed by a recent high-profile investment from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), and with additional backing now being sought via its latest funding drive, modular training aircraft developer Aeralis is aiming to take its [...]
  • Saab receives Lightning 5 target designator order for Gripen

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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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Europe

    French Navy to Purchase Swedish CB90 Assault Boats

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cluster of Chinese coast guard vessels spotted near Russian oil rig off Vietnam

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA accelerates the development of SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Awarded Contract To Provide Smart Munition Release System For Morocco, Jordan And Bahrain

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to acquire Vector satellite assets

  • Middle East

    Expanding Sino-Saudi Military Cooperation Concerning For US

  • Europe

    Russia’s actual manpower losses is 145,000, Putin’s closest allies are looking to exit Russia, Kremlin insider says

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • Africa

    Muslim Morocco Accelerates Arms Procurement from Jewish Israeli Companies.

  • Air Platform

    Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

  • C4iSR

    Su-57’s AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely

  • Middle East

    Iran’s space ambition is a covert ICBM programme

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce jam-resistance GPS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • South Asia

    India wins the war against Pakistan in Bollywood movies, but here’s why the Indian Air Force lost air combat against the Pakistan Air Force.

  • Loitering Munitions

    The U.S. and Gulf States want Ukraine’s Bullet and Sting interceptor drones.

  • Europe

    UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Showcases F-35 Stealth Jets At Aero India 2023

  • Europe

    Russian troops cannot counterattack or retreat: Putin’s minefields backfired on his forces

  • Europe

    4,000 ‘Russian Legion’ Volunteers Fighting For Ukraine Plans To Topple Putin In Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia finally cancel Su-35, seek F-35 from the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Scrambled Fighters To Intercept Chinese H-6 Bombers

  • Middle East

    Turkish Military Demonstrated Firepower Using Fighter Jets, Drones, EW and Artillery Neutralizing Assad’s Forces In Idlib

  • C4iSR

    Thales To Develop Augmented Reality Helmet For Rafale F4

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • South Asia

    Inept Bangladesh Navy Watches As Myanmar Navy Ship Fired At Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Islands Killing Civilians

  • Air Platform

    China To Develop Two Seater Variant J-20

  • Middle East

    SyAAF MiG-29-fleet is in bad shape, as obvious from the recent crash of MiG-29

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • South Asia

    EU and Bangladesh signed agreement on energy, transport, agriculture, migration, security, human rights, finance, climate actions and maritime affairs.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Six Rafale Out Of Twelve To Croatia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia cannot manufacture its S-400 missile defense system due to international sanctions, RUSI reported.

  • Europe

    Russia Deploys 70 Years Old T-55 Tanks To Defend Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • Europe

    No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force inducts A-29B Super Tucano training aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Air Platform

    UAE Received Two L-15 Trainer Aircraft From China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Looks to Sweden’s Saab to Replace Ageing Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with AI-Enabled Gripen E.

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

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