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  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates. Europe
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] German Air Force Received First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Under Quadriga Project. Air Platform
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JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

November 26, 2022 GDC 0

Most of the newly acquired Chinese and Pakistan-made JF-17 fighter jets that the Myanmar regime has delivered have been grounded due to technical malfunctions, according to analysts and former Myanmar Air Force pilots who monitor […]

Air Platform

Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

November 3, 2022 GDC 0

Recently, Su 57’s picture has attracted everyone’s attention because it was taken very clearly, and even the details of aircraft manufacturing processes commonly used by the outside world can be seen clearly. Su 57’s invisibility […]

Europe

No Semiconductor No Su-75 Or Su-57: Russian Propaganda Vapourized In Thin Air, Amid Crippling Sanctions

September 5, 2022 GDC 0

The hype their Su-75 “Checkmate” and Su-57 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show, officials from Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau offered up bottles of a limited-edition Checkmate perfume. No fragrance, however, will mask how the Su-75 isn’t […]

Air Platform

Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

July 6, 2022 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

June 25, 2022 GDC 0

In 1990, the Russian aviation industry was divided into four agencies: Ministry of Aviation Industry, Ministry of Industries, State Committee of Defense Industries and Ministry of Defense Industries. Read more Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi, Yakovlev and Mikoyan Design Bureau Ran Into Supply Chain Disruption Due to Sanctions

March 28, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China has a Problem, It Can’t Make Jet Engine and Marine Propulsion

March 25, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

March 13, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China Begins Delivering J-10C To Pakistan Air Force

February 17, 2022 GDC 0

The first images of a new fighter aircraft China is supplying to the Pakistan Air Force surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Rumours and reports of Pakistan being interested in the J-10, a single-engine fighter, […]

Air Platform

Indian Navy’s Deck-based MiG-29K Keeps Crashing On Land And In Sea

January 25, 2022 GDC 0

Between November 2019 and November 2020, the Indian Navy lost three of its MiG-29K fighter jets to accidents. On Nov. 26, an Indian MiG-29K crashed in the Arabian Sea after taking off from the country’s […]

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  • Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea.

    November 30, 2025 0
     Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, according to an official in Ukraine’s security services (SBU). Ukraine’s Sea Baby Drone Destroyed Another Russian Shadow Oil [...]
  • The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

    March 4, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award [...]
  • Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters From Ukraine

    June 15, 2022 0
    Russian forces are stealing Ukrainian outdated Mi-2 training helicopters in areas they have occupied, according to MilitaryAviation.in.UA. U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip Helicopters to UkraineDateMay 19, 2022U.S. buys S-300 from Ukraine to practice drone strikes against [...]
  • Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

    May 4, 2021 0
    PARIS (GDC) — Egypt has signed a contract with France to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets in a deal that investigative website Disclose said was worth 3.75 billion Euros (US$4.5 billion). Egypt’s defence ministry revealed [...]
  • Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

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  • Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

    August 14, 2025 0
    Greece has finalized a crucial agreement to upgrade 38 of its F-16 Block 50 fighters to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration. This strategic move, which marks the second phase of a broader modernization effort, will [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Wagner Mercenary Delivers Pantsir-S1 Short-range Missiles to Hezbollah Terrorists Group in Lebanon

  • Europe

    BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

  • C4iSR

    Airbus Sole Bidder For India’s AEW&C Requirements

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Could Become Export Success For Its Defense Industries

  • Americas

    U.S. DSCA To Amend Upfront Payment Condition For Cash-strapped Partners

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • Defense Industry

    Rostec Looking For Export Customer To Fund Two Seater Su-57

  • Air Platform

    Russia adds GPS antennas to newly built Su-34 fighter-bombers after repeated GLONASS failures.

  • Europe

    Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US bans arms exports to Hongkong

  • Air Platform

    China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • Air Platform

    Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

  • Anti-ship Missile

    IAI teams up with Thales to supply Royal Navy with sea serpent missiles

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Israel, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire After 15 Months of Bloodsheds

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Agreed To Supply Half Of Its Ammunition To Russia After Ukraine Blew Up Russia’s Largest Ammunition Warehouse

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

  • Europe

    Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Europe

    Whole of Russia will ‘panic’ when counteroffensive begins, says Ukrainian MoD

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea To Develop Air-launched Cruise Missile For KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces sniper achieved the longest kill record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo’s Battle Management Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Russian General Yuri Afanasevskii Severely Injured After Ukraine’s Secret Services Gave Him An Exploding Mobile Phone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RAN

  • Air Platform

    Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

  • Europe

    Corruption in Russian army: commander Colonel Alexander Denisov arrested for selling tank engines to Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Test Pilot Completes Flight Test on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin warns NATO that Russia could revoke test ban treaty

  • Europe

    Russia will deliver S-400 system to India by the end of 2021

  • Europe

    Russia withdraws mobilized troops from Donetsk to stop in-fighting between DPR troops with Russian troops

  • Europe

    Germany Agrees To Send 50 Gepard Air-defense Tanks to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

  • Americas

    ‘Blown to hell’: Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy To Develop Carrier Killer HALO Hypersonic Missile

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