• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Iran has agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of framework agreement. Middle East
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] The Philippine Army Plans to purchase the Japanese Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Ukraine Deploys First Domestic 250 Kg Glide Bomb for Precision Strikes on Russian Targets. Air-Launched Weapons
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Japan will deploy space-based sensors to counter China. C4iSR
HomeDirect Energy Weapon

Direct Energy Weapon

Air Platform

Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

July 15, 2021 GDC 0

The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack […]

Direct-energy Weapons

The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

April 16, 2020 GDC 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

  • Ukrainian Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles Destroying Russian T-90 Proryv Tanks

    January 15, 2024 0
    Ukrainian troops successfully destroyed a modern Russian T-90M “Proryv” tank using two Bradley fighting vehicles. Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raidDateJuly 14, 2024Russian T-90M Proryv-3 Tank Blew Up In [...]
  • The Philippines and Canada sign a new security pact.

    November 5, 2025 0
    Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter [...]
  • Putin admits Russia lost more than 54 modernized T-90M battle tanks since Ukraine’s counteroffensive

    June 15, 2023 0
    But in an unusual comment on Russian military losses, the Kremlin leader told Russian military bloggers and journalists on Tuesday that Moscow’s troops had lost 54 tanks when discussing the ongoing counteroffensive. Russian Defense Minister, [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out the military airfield in Crimea, destroying 15 Mi-35 and Mi2-28 helicopters

    April 17, 2024 0
    Explosions were reported in the town of Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea near a military airfield during the early hours of April 17, according to Russian-affiliated telegram channels. Following the explosions, a large-scale fire reportedly broke [...]
  • Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

    May 11, 2021 0
    You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
  • Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for 24 fighter jets.

    January 15, 2026 0
    While final decisions are still pending, Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for the purchase of 24 new multirole fighter jets. Airbus offers 15 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 and 17 surplus Tranche 1 [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • Middle East

    IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Air 555 Phase 1: Royal Australian Air Force To Induct MC-55A Peregrine EW Aircraft, Amid China Tensions

  • Industry

    Turkey Established New Facilities For TFX Fighters

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Europe

    Turkish MUGEM aircraft carrier is set to be launched in 2028.

  • Land Platform

    Bharat Forge, TATA, Mahindra And Adani want HAL Out Of Naval Helicopter Race For IN

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Middle East

    Iran confirmed that it deployed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE, QW-2 and FN-6 Air defence batteries.

  • Europe

    Ukraine to produce Czech CZ BREN 2 assault rifles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russian T-80 tank in fierce battle near Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2 Tank With The Most Advanced Active Protection System

  • Europe

    German Police Arrested Man For Supply Engines Worth $3 Million For Russian Orlan-10 Drone

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon’s Shipboard Modular AN/SPY-6 Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Unveils RAAF’s MQ-4C Triton ISR Platform

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded $1.20 billion contract to produce 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Russia lost all North Korean Ammunition in Recent Drone Attacks

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard lauched the third Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to Participate RAAF’s Next-gen Air Battle Management Systems Evaluation Stages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines and Canada sign a new security pact.

  • C4iSR

    China provided satellite images and geospatial data of the U.S. military bases in the Middle East to Iran’s IRGC.

  • South Asia

    Australian company Codan Radio Communications wins Bangladesh Army’s Portable radio deal

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Spanish Navantia Proposed To Build Three More Air Warfare Destroyer For Royal Australian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group awarded contract to support UAE’s GlobalEye AWACS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to Fund RMAF’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Acquisition Programme

  • Air Platform

    Serbia plans to buy 20 T-7A Redhawk Light Combat/Trainer Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Germany Takes Step To Clear Turkish Request To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves $280 million weapons to Taiwan

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Eight More HIMARS System To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near Moscow

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine is developing a new supersonic missile, Bliskavka (“Lightning”)

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s New Type 32 Frigate To Serve As USV Mothership

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Supply FLASH Dipping Sonar to German Navy

  • Americas

    Littoral combat ship USS Savannah delivered to U.S. Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trial

  • Europe

    Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen E: An unique opportunity for Indian Defense Industry

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabian Company To Co-produce Turkish Drone

  • Europe

    Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!