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  • [ December 26, 2025 ] Turkish Aselsan Secured $2 Billion Work Orders in 2024. Defense Industry
  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. C4iSR
  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer. Air Platform
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Rostec hopes African countries will fund the Su-75 Checkmate

October 19, 2021 GDC 0

Russia plans to promote its brand new fighter jet, Su-75 Checkmate, for export by exhibiting it at defense events in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Kenya and Gambia, reported Russian Vedomosti newspaper. Some of these African countries […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problem: A Long Road Ahead of China’s J-20 Fighters to Fix Its Weaknesses

October 17, 2021 GDC 0

The 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2021, kicked off in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, on last Tuesday, with aerial performances, highlighted by two J-20 fourth-generation aircraft making their debut […]

Air Platform

Structural Cracks Appearing on Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder’s Vertical Stabilizer

October 15, 2021 GDC 0

The Pakistan Air Force now faces serious difficulties. Its frontline fighter, the JF-17, developed with the help of the Chinese, has maintenance problems that are getting worse every day. The key reason cited for JF-17’s […]

Air Platform

Su-57: A Worse Fighter Russia Ever Produced

October 9, 2021 GDC 0

Sukhoi Su-57 is one of two fighters under development in Russia. Each of these fighters was developed with different specialties in mind, but share a collective focus on a few specific design elements that have […]

Air Platform

China Upgrades Russian-made Su-35 To Chinese Standard

September 22, 2021 GDC 0

Chinese military commentator Xi Yazhou revealed that in 2019’s air force exercise, China’s domestic J-10C fighter defeated imported Su-35 fighter in a BVR combat. In respects of avionics, fire control radar and armaments performance, Su-35 […]

Air Platform

Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

September 21, 2021 GDC 0

Russia has offered its MiG-35, also known as MiG-29M2 aircraft, to Malaysian Air Force’s 12 fighter jets requirement, said Dmitry Shugaev, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) in an interview […]

Air Platform

Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

On June 22, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense released a tender released for Lead-in Fighter/Trainer Aircraft; within the tender, the Malaysian air force intends to purchase a platform that combines combat training and strike aircraft. […]

Europe

Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

A Russian pilot has died on Wednesday following a crash of a MiG-29 fighter jet in the Astrakhan region in southern Russia, RIA news agency reported citing the defense ministry. “On August 18, 2021, a […]

Europe

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

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

United Aircraft’s prototype flight-test Ilyushin Il-112V military transport has crashed during a training flight near Moscow, apparently after suffering an in-flight engine fire, reported Moscow Times citing United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Video images circulating on […]

Air Platform

Russia’s PAK DA Bomber Is In Design Phase, report

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

The Russian aircraft industry is developing a strategic bomber-missile carrier “Perspective aviation long-range aviation complex (PAK DA)”. The construction of the first prototype is already reported, and in the near future it will be tested. […]

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  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone hit Russia’s explosive factory hundreds of kilometers inside Russia

    October 21, 2024 0
    Ukraine has targeted a major Russian explosives plant overnight as it sent hundreds of kamikaze drones into Vladimir Putin’s territory. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember [...]
  • HMAS Sydney Leaves Home Port For Combat Trials

    March 13, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) third Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) has set off for its combat systems trials, which will be conducted with the US Navy (USN). The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class [...]
  • Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

    May 16, 2023 0
    Ukraine claims it has shot down six “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles overnight after Russia launched an intense air attack on the capital. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air ForceDateMarch 22, 2018Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir [...]
  • Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

    March 31, 2023 0
    A blast reportedly rocked a Russian fighter jet airbase in Crimea today following a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drillDateJuly 3, 2021Russia lost 35 Su-24M [...]
  • Babcock Announced Supply Chains of Type 31 Frigate

    April 22, 2020 0
    Babcock has announced the second round of supply chain contracts for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Frigate programme, with Rolls Royce MTU supplying the ships main engines and diesel generators. Last Friday, Babcock announced further [...]
  • Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

Europe

Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

December 20, 2025 0

Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the project will cost 750 million euros ($879.9 million) and targets […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

December 18, 2025 0

Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm and PHL-03 300 mm multiple launch rocket systems into Thai border areas, according to Reuters. On 18 December 2025, a […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yuan Trading Come To Halt After China Restricts Currency Supplies

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 intercepting incoming Russian drones

  • Europe

    Rogue Russian soldiers blew up ammunition supplied by North Korean despot

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • South Asia

    Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Rafael Peralta, a US Navy Destroyer spotted off coast of Shanghai as PLA Navy begins 11-week exercise in Yellow Sea

  • Europe

    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

  • Americas

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Supply Presidential Helicopter For Colombia

  • Industry

    Denel Dynamics Military Industrial Capability

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Developed Anti-stealth Radar To Detect Next-Gen Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves CH-47F Chinook Helo For Australia

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard

  • Americas

    US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Counterbattery Zoopark-2 Radar In Avdiivka

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet export success is driven by corruption and kickbacks to foreign air forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Honeywell Aerospace Awarded Contract to Establish AUKUS Industrial Base in Australia

  • Air Platform

    France to invest $15 billion in Rafale F5 and FCAS fighter jets programs

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    Air Platform

    Sikorsky Delivers Future Long-range Assault Aircraft Proposal to U.S. Army

  • Europe

    Two Russian drunk pilots were killed after the Su-34 bomber’s ejection seats went off inside the hangar, sending them hurtling into the concrete roof.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

  • Europe

    Putin prepared the Russian army to use nuclear weapons against Baltic states, Western intelligence

  • Europe

    Norway Scrambled F-35A to Intercept Russian Tu-142 MPA

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW involved in political meddling, wiretapping, and intercepting military communications in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, reported Washington Post

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    Boeing Started Delivering Version 6 Apache Attack Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkey To Mass Produce Altay Main Battle Tanks From 2025

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp to Build Six Type 212 CD Submarines For Germany And Norway

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force commands and controls UAV And F-16 over Nagorno-karabakh

  • Air Platform

    Boeing upgrades Apache version 6 with UAV and ship hunting capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in Rostov

  • C4iSR

    US Army Demonstrates Remotely Controlled EW Sensors

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA Flight Trials 3D Printed Scramjet Hypersonic Engine

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group And Canada Sign MoU on Gripen Research Centre In Quebec

  • Air Platform

    German Eurofighter Typhoon Is Coming To Australia For Exercises ‘Pitch Black’

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand Orders 8 Beechcraft AT-6 Light Strike Aircraft Worth $143 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

  • Air Platform

    Russian army’s Belarus-made armed drone was shot down in Ukraine

  • Americas

    Austal USA Breaks Ground On The New Steel Manufacturing Line

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured trenches and dead bodies abandoned in Bakhmut by Russians

  • Air Platform

    The first KC-46A constructed for Japan recently refueled another KC-46A

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