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Air-Launched Weapons

Poland Purchases GBU-39B Bombs For F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets.

October 9, 2025 GDC 0

According to information published by the Polish Ministry of National Defence on September 4, 2025, during the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition held in Kielce, Poland, an agreement was signed between the United States and Poland […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Pentagon approved AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles and F-16 upgrade packages for Pakistan.

October 8, 2025 GDC 0

Pakistan will be sold AIM-120C/D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) by the United States defence group Raytheon following a modification in the firm’s contract that included the country in the list of buyers, it emerged […]

Uncategorized

Israeli Air Force Will Upgrade F-16I Barak Aircraft to F-16V Block 70 Standard after Successful Iran Strikes.

October 3, 2025 GDC 0

IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needsThe decades-old F-16 “Barak” aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s […]

Air Platform

Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

September 29, 2025 GDC 0

Türkiye plans to buy hundreds of Boeing airliners and Lockheed Martin jets, while seeking over $10 billion in local production deals, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deals are […]

Americas

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

June 20, 2025 GDC 0

Trump hosts Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset their ties. Islamabad, Pakistan – In his first address to a joint session of Congress on […]

Air Platform

US Air Force equips F-16s with artificial intelligence flight systems

April 8, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Air Force is advancing its next-generation air combat capabilities with the arrival of the final F-16 fighter jet designated for the VENOM-AFT program—short for Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying […]

Air Platform

Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernises its defence in the face of […]

Middle East

How the Israeli Air Force once destroyed over 60 enemy jets and dozens of Soviet missile systems in battle without losing a single fighter

August 23, 2024 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) accomplished a feat unmatched in modern military aviation in June 1982, shooting down over 60 Syrian combat aircraft in the largest air battle of the jet age and destroying 29 […]

Air Platform

Royal Thai Air Force Selected Swedish Gripen E/F Over American F-16V Block 70

July 11, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

U.S. Offers F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets To Thai Air Force

July 2, 2024 GDC 0

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday said the United States ambassador wrote to him to propose that the Thai air force buy F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but said many points had yet to be […]

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  • Korean KF-21 Boramae jet joins Peruvian Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft competition

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  • Fincantieri delivered the amphibious vessel Al Fulk to Qatari Navy

    December 27, 2024 0
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the amphibious vessel Al Fulk to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar. Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar NavyDateJuly 11, 2021Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvetteDateFebruary 28, [...]
  • Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

    March 8, 2024 0
    Sweden has officially joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality amid soaring concerns about Russia’s aggression in Europe following its invasion of Ukraine. Finland and Sweden To Apply For NATO Membership in MayDateApril [...]
  • Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

    March 6, 2024 0
    The first-of-its-kind training exercise involving more than 20,000 soldiers from 13 countries has launched across northern Norway, Sweden and Finland as the region prepares to become a fully Nato territory within days. Sweden and Finland [...]
  • Australia allocates $10 billion to purchase 20 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft

    July 24, 2023 0
    The federal government is spending nearly $10 billion on a boosted fleet of planes for the Royal Australian Air Force. Algerian Air Force To Receive Four C-130J Hercules Strategic Airlift AircraftDateMarch 25, 2021Australian Air Force [...]
  • Massive Explosion: British-made Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Russian Missiles Storage In Occupied Port City

    May 27, 2023 0
    A massive explosion reportedly ripped through a Russian missile store as the Ukrainians struck allegedly using British-made Storm Shadows. Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missilesDateJuly [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Strikes Russia’s Self-propelled Howitzers

  • South Asia

    Nepal arrested Russian people smugglers tried to recruit Gurkhas to fight in Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    MBDA to supply TESEO Mk2 Anti-ship Missile to Italian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Africa

    TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

  • C4iSR

    Elbit System to equip Philippines air forces maritime aircrafts with signals intelligence and mission systems

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber Of the Russian Air Force In Lyman

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China to launch eighth Type 055 Destroyer next year

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine Offers Cutting-edge AI-enabled Drone Warfare Capability to Taiwan.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Manufacture M4 Carbine And Drones

  • Cruise Missiles

    India test fires 1500 kilometers range missile from the Eastern coast

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Americas

    US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System

  • Air Platform

    Saab Conducts Cold Climate Tests of Gripen E Fighter Jet

  • Americas

    Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

  • South Asia

    Myanmar air force drops bombs on Bangladesh border after Arakan army seized outpost

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions.

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy Ship Exploded Due to Failed Mine-laying, Not Hit by Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS hits Russian Air Force base in Crimea

  • Americas

    US Navy received final Block 2 Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to receive Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile this year

  • Naval Platforms

    LÜRSSEN Offshore Patrol Vessel – OPV 90

  • Europe

    The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain orders new NASAMS systems to modernise air defence capabilities

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • South Asia

    Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

  • Europe

    Why Russia Didn’t Help CSTO Member Armenia In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict?

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Air Platform

    China To Develop Two Seater Variant J-20

  • South Asia

    Pakistan exports rare earth minerals to the U.S. setting up a new chapter of economic and strategic cooperation with the U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper-1 Anti-air Missile Enters Service with Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Air Platform

    Leaked Documents Show Russia Struggling to Manufacture Gearbox for Su-57, Su-75 and PAK DA Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Credits Kherson Victory To US-made HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

  • South Asia

    India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

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