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Air Platform

Israel to purchase two squadrons of F-15I and F-35I Adir advanced fighter jets.

May 4, 2026 GDC 0

Israel to buy two new combat squadrons of F-35 ⁠and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of ​billions of dollars. Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, the head of […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

June 19, 2025 GDC 0

Within just 48 hours of launching its campaign, Israel claimed air superiority over western Iran, including the capital Tehran. Israeli jets now drop bombs from inside Iranian skies instead of relying on expensive long-range missiles. […]

Ballistic Missile

Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

June 17, 2025 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its Air Force has destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launcher infrastructure, following a series of coordinated overnight airstrikes. According to the IDF, the strikes targeted around 100 […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

June 17, 2025 GDC 0

Israel has the upper hand in the skies over the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Israeli military has said, after Iran and Israel launched fresh strikes into the early hours of Monday. “At this time, […]

Middle East

Iranian Mullahs are the most vulnerable right now to the Israeli Air Force’s attacks

June 15, 2025 GDC 0

Aerial footage released by IDF captures preemptive strike on surface-to-surface missiles inside Islamic Republic; Katz briefed: most of IRGC Air Force command eliminated in underground HQ. In its overnight preemptive strike inside Iran, the Israeli […]

Middle East

Israeli Strikes Killed Top Iranian Military Commanders and Scientists

June 14, 2025 GDC 0

Three senior military commanders and two scientists involved in Iran’s nuclear program have been confirmed dead after Israeli air strikes. The men were subject to international sanctions over the role in Iran’s longstanding bid to […]

Middle East

Israel F-15I Escorts American B-52 Bombers Over Gulf Of Oman

March 14, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli F-15 fighter jets escorted two American B-52 bombers through Israeli airspace on Sunday in a new show of force by the United States against Iran — with an Israeli element — amid rising tensions […]

  • Did China steal Apache Attack Helicopter Technology?

    August 7, 2020 0
    The AH-64 was built by McDonnell Douglas and later that company was acquired by Boeing. No Foreign Military Sale of the AH-64 has been made from the US directly to China but there is an [...]
  • Fincantieri’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

    May 24, 2020 0
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  • India Purchases Israeli Spice GPS-guided Bombs.

    January 2, 2026 0
    India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, yesterday approved extensive procurement for an overall $8.7 billion. US plans to send Israel SPICE precision bombs to minimize collateral damageDateNovember 20, 2023Hellenic Air [...]
  • Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

    October 16, 2023 0
    A top army official has revealed that Norway will not push through with its planned acquisition of 18 additional Leopard 2 main battle tanks to give way to sophisticated air defense systems. Rheinmetall Awarded Contract [...]
  • US-Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Bushehr Airport, Oil Terminal and Planes.

    July 29, 2026 0
    Iran’s government acknowledged Tuesday that Bushehr International Airport requires full rebuilding after a direct U.S. missile strike, with spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani describing a collapsed terminal and debris from a destroyed Iran Air Airbus A319. Israeli [...]
  • Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

    September 22, 2020 0
    The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is the United States regulation that controls the manufacture, sale, and distribution of defense and space-related articles and services as defined in the United States Munitions List (USML). While [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Flute Multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)

  • Uncategorized

    Boeing Awarded $3.1 Billion Contract To Produce KC-46A Tankers For Israeli And U.S. Air Force

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Naval Weapons

    Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Faces Funding Concerns: British Auditor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force received Finnish-built Patria AMV XP combat armored vehicle.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces captured Russian T-80BVM tanks in Kherson

  • C4iSR

    The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Denmark to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by summer: acting defense chief

  • Europe

    UK To Retire Eurofighter Typhoon, Puma Helo And C-130J Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark Orders SAMP/T NG Air Defense Missile Systems to Counter Ballistic Threats.

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics demonstrates teaming of MQ-20 Avenger and King Air 200

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Announces Revival of AN-178 Transport Aircraft Project

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Launches 8,200 Tons Aegis Destroyer

  • Europe

    Wagner chief accuses Putin of ‘misleading Russians’ over Ukraine offensive

  • Europe

    Romania cancelled Gowind-class corvettes project with Naval Group

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Chairman Tarique Rahman: The Original Graft King And Drug Lord Announced his Return To Politics After Surrendering His Bangladeshi Passport

  • Americas

    Brazil Issues RFP To Upgrade Leopard 1A Tank

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Turkish-made 30 Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Coronavirus was biological weapon developed at Wuhan lab for Peoples Liberation Army, U.S. State Department reports

  • Europe

    Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army developing autonomous technology for convoy system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

  • Europe

    US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Eight F-16V Block 70 Aircraft For Bulgaria

  • Europe

    Zelensky confirms successful launch of new “Palyanytsya” missile

  • Americas

    President Trump hosts Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, a transaction for 80 F-16V and 400 missiles

  • Europe

    North Korea sent three army Generals as commanders and advisors to the Russian army

  • Europe

    Huge Blast Hits Russian Oil Refinery In Latest Suspicious Explosion

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Receives First Indigenous Sea Drone For TCG Istanbul Corvette

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Middle East

    State Department approves upgrade packages for Kuwaiti Patriot Batteries

  • Naval Platforms

    Hunter Class Frigates (Type 26 Global Combat Ship) of Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • Europe

    Captured Russian Pilot Fedorchukov Said, Russian Jets Lack Navigation, Targeting and Cooperative Engagement Capability

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