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Air Platform

Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

December 29, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian-piloted F-16s are on the horizon—and not a moment too soon for Kyiv. On the cusp of 2024, Russia has made use of nearly two years of patchy air superiority over Ukraine, but it has […]

Air Platform

Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine next month

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its battle against Russia’s invasion, the Dutch government said on Friday. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has publicly revealed that its newly upgraded F-16 fighter jets have been armed with one of the most advanced guided missiles in the world. An information board at […]

Americas

China suspends $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina as the country purchases American F-16 jets

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

China has reportedly suspended US$6.5 billion in credit swaps to Argentina, just as a new president takes charge in Buenos Aires. Freeze comes as new Argentine President Javier Milei, who campaigned on breaking ties with […]

Air Platform

F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

November 5, 2023 GDC 0

The first U.S.-made F-16 combat aircraft the Netherlands is donating to Ukraine will arrive in Romania’s training center within two weeks, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. “I expect the Patriot missiles to be […]

Air Platform

Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

September 17, 2023 GDC 0

Russia’s fighter planes are malfunctioning because of overuse, handing Ukraine a potential advantage in its air battles against the Russian air force, an engineering expert said. Overuse of these aircraft is also costing Russia as […]

Air Platform

American instructor says, two experienced Ukrainian pilots were able to master F-16s in four months

September 7, 2023 GDC 0

Two pilots of the Ukrainian Air Force can master the fourth-generation fighter jet F-16 Fighting Falcon in a few months. Lieutenant-General Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Air Force, said this on the air of a […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

September 4, 2023 GDC 0

Recently, the Netherlands and Denmark officially announced that they would hand over US F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine. Now Ukraine is dealing with the issue of supplying armaments for the aircraft. According to […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Air Force To Receive 60 F-16 Block 50 From NATO Partners

September 2, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Air Force is to receive US fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets in the coming months. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had agreed on the delivery of about fifty aircraft, but needs […]

Air Platform

Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

August 23, 2023 GDC 0

Greece will take part in the training of Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The offer by Greece to train fighter pilots comes after Denmark and the […]

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    Bharat Dynamics to supply additional Akash SAM to Indian Air Force

    July 26, 2021 0
    Indian state-owned company Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced on 8 July that it has secured a $67 million contract for the production and supply of additional locally developed Akash medium-range, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) to the [...]
  • Philippines Started Negotiating with Korea Aerospace Industries for the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

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  • Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Burnt Russia’s Su-27 Fighter Jets

    December 16, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) confirmed the destruction of a Russian Su-27 fighter jet at an airfield in the Russian city of Krymsk, Krasnodar Krai, on December 14, 2024. GUR operatives carried out the operation [...]
  • Canada Selects F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace CF-18 Hornet Aircraft

    March 30, 2022 0
    As part of the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Canada aims to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of legacy CF-18 Hornets (local designation of the F/A-18) with a new aircraft. And the aircraft the Government [...]
  • Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler and Iranian military officials

    February 1, 2023 0
    Australia has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and has also targeted Myanmar’s military ruler on the second anniversary of the military coup. Iran Delivers Hundreds of Fath-360 and Fateh-313 Theatre Ballistic Missiles to RussiaDateSeptember [...]
  • Putin Orders Nuclear Missile Drills As Tyrant’s Ukraine Invasion Failing

    October 31, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin ordered surprise World War Three nuclear drills to ensure they were “ready to unleash Armageddon”. Russian Military Stages Biggest Nuclear Missiles Drill Amid Ukraine TensionDateFebruary 19, 2022Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills [...]
Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

  • Americas

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

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian Defense Exports to Southeast Asia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor: The Ultimate Stealth Engineering

  • Europe

    Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

  • Africa

    Rostec hopes African countries will fund the Su-75 Checkmate

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

  • Europe

    Turkish Akinci Drone Successfully Test-fires Laser-Guided Bomb

  • Americas

    Kraken and L3Harris team up for underwater stealth drone

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s renewed ties with North Korean regime worries South Korea about KF-21 technology leaks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NIOA Australia Started Manufacturing 30mm Ammunitions For Boxer CRV

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Europe

    Russia Covertly Buying Chinese Military Hardware From Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Egypt, Syria and Uzbekistan

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 42 F-16A/B To F-16V Standard

  • Europe

    NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over Europe

  • Europe

    COVID-19: Eurofighter Typhoon production lines will be kept Open

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases precision strike missiles with 500km range worth $1.6 billion

  • Air Platform

    RAF Typhoon will get new advanced ECRS MK2 AESA radar

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Russia’s Su-35, Opt-in For 14 Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Embattled Myanmar junta evacuates surrendered troops via Thailand

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Formally Requests Swedish Government To Provide Ukraine With Gripen C/D Jets

  • Europe

    British Intelligence Retrieved Nuclear Secrets During Sergei Shoigu Tenure As Defense Minister Reason For His Sacking

  • Europe

    Slovakian newest artillery system passes crucial trials

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy’s Second Type 054 Frigate Enters Service

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 20 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    China delivers Shahed-136 copycat Sunflower-200 drones, ammunition and aircraft spare parts to Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Defence to update ISCMMS of Collins Class Submarines

  • Europe

    Wrecked images of Russian military hardware, incompetence, corruption, drunk conscripts and inadequate training in Russia’s disastrous Ukraine invasion

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force is the first air force in the world to achieve sustained air dominance over another country from 2,000km away

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Should Australia Give China Taste of Laser Weapons Through RAN’s Hobart-class Destroyer?

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Third Russian Airbase

  • Europe

    Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia could lease nuclear-powered submarines from the US, says defense minister Peter Dutton

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, Most This Year

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