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  • [ May 17, 2025 ] Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones Europe
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Europe

The deadliest former F-16 pilot in America is ready to fight for Ukraine

March 28, 2023 GDC 0

One of America’s deadliest F-16 pilots said he was ready to fight for Ukraine if it was necessary according to a recent interview he gave with Voice of America. “I’ll even go myself, you can […]

Defense Industry

The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

August 14, 2021 GDC 0

The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab’s Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter. The US has decided it can sell 12 F-16V […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

June 25, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Block 70/72 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]

F-16 Indonesian Air Force
Air Platform

US Will Approves 36 F-16V Fighters For Indonesia, Says Lockheed Martin

May 31, 2021 GDC 0

Defense and technology company Lockheed Martin has confirmed that the United States government will not stand in the way if Indonesia acquires the latest version of F-16 fighter jets and their advanced weaponry system. The […]

Air Platform

Why You Shouldn’t Compare Fighter Jets?

March 23, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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

March 21, 2021 GDC 0

Taiwan’s Air Force has already upgraded 42 F-16 A/B jet fighters to the new F-16V standard, and it is aiming to complete all 141 planned upgrades by 2023. As part of a $3.8 billion military […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Upgrades Hellenic Air Force’s F-16s To F-16V Standard

March 9, 2021 GDC 0

The first upgraded F-16 Viper of the Hellenic Air Force will land on Wednesday at the aerospace facility in Fort Worth, Texas, currently owned by the US Air Force and operated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where, […]

Air Platform

Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

February 16, 2021 GDC 0

The move will enable Turkish military to prolong the longevity of its F-16 fleet until it will be replaced by homegrown and cutting-edge TF-X fighter jets in the 2030s. Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced on […]

Air Platform

F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

December 1, 2020 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin plans to commoditize its F-16 Viper fighter jet line by offering jets in a single standardized configuration, based on the latest Block 70/72 variant, with a standardized cost model for all Foreign Military Sale (FMS) customers, reports […]

Air Platform

Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

November 18, 2020 GDC 0

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  • China building a third aircraft carrier with ambitions to challenge US Navy

    September 18, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — Shipbuilders in Shanghai have laid out the hull of China’s first modern aircraft carrier, which could be launched into the water in the coming months as it enters the latter phases of [...]
  • Turkish HISAR O+ Missile Successfully Completes Test Firing

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  • Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

    April 26, 2022 0
    Saab has been awarded a contract by the Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden to modernize the Gripen C/D fighter of the Swedish Air Force.   Saab Offered 12 Gripen C/D With MRO Facility To CroatiaDateFebruary [...]
  • IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense Requirement

    September 15, 2021 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are among the companies competing to supply missiles for Poland’s new advanced air defense system. The details of the plans are to be presented at the [...]
  • Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

    May 1, 2024 0
    The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of Myanmar’s Karen National Union (KNU) a staunch opponent of the military coup, captured the 275 Light Infantry Battalion base about 5km (3.1 miles) west of [...]
  • Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

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Europe

Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher

May 14, 2025 0

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have reportedly destroyed one of Russia’s newest multiple launch rocket systems, the 9K57-1 Uragan-1, in a precision drone strike. During a special reconnaissance operation, operators from the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces […]

Infantry Weapons

China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

April 19, 2025 0

A fleet of Chinese Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft made an unusual and unannounced visit to Egypt this week. According to the Washington Post, which quoted a “classified leaked US document” dated 17 February, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi planned […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

April 18, 2025 0

India’s homegrown 155mm/45-calibre gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according to a top source in the army. “The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army Rejected Locally-made Cheap $300 Krasnopol 155mm Artillery Ammo Due to Poor Quality

April 18, 2025 0

In an internal report to the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Army said funds spent on faulty ammunition between 2014 and 2020 could have been used to buy 100 155-mm medium artillery guns. The Indian […]

Europe

Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

March 30, 2025 0

Companies from Türkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk. A joint venture, expected to be finalized within […]

Americas

General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

March 30, 2025 0

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced the delivery of a new 155mm/52-caliber artillery barrel to the United States. In a statement issued Tuesday, GDELS said its Santa Bárbara Sistemas division will deliver the […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. congress moves against Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighters

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • Middle East

    Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hezbollah used Iranian-made Almas anti-tank missile for the first time

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China dismissed top ranking army Generals from their positions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s Submariners and Shipbuilder Didn’t Know What To Test During $6 Billion Submarine Sea Trials

  • Americas

    Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Becomes More Advanced With Latest Technology

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils Deployable 5G Network at UMEX 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For Japan

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 Signs $145M Contract To Supply Maritime Radars To South Korean Military

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The US Air Force Rebuild Stockpiles of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

  • Europe

    Satellite pictures appear to show a ship delivering Iranian missiles to a Russian port

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU blew up Russia’s rail tunnel connecting China and carrying Chinese weapons to Russia

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • Anti-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems developed digital twin and 3D printing techniques for Tempest fighter

  • Industry

    IAI selected five tech startups to develop products

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Modify Mission Planning Software Of F-16 For India And Pakistan

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Air Platform

    Stealth Matter: The USAF F-35A Struck Syrian position protected by S-300 and S-400

  • AUV Platform

    Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    France unveils €413 billion military budget spread over next 7 years, amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

  • Infantry Weapons

    Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    British MoD Announced Armed Drone Concept For RAF

  • Central Asia

    Czech Republic to modernize Azerbaijan’s Russian-made military equipment

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Joins Front and Aft Sections of T-7A In Record Time

  • Europe

    Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tanks For Australia

  • Naval Platforms

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

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completes Super Hornet deliveries for Kuwaiti air force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Air Platform

    The assassin in the sky: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1B Predator and MQ-1C Gray Eagle MALE UAV

  • Africa

    Israel and Sudan to normalise ties soon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Exposed! Russia’s Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Lacks Advanced Targeting System As It Hits Russian Town

  • Europe

    British Type 31 Frigate Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Air Platform

    Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions First-in-Class FFM Frigate ‘Mogami ’

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s S-400 is a disgrace in Syria, says Brigadier General Abdolrahim Mousavi

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

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