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Americas

The U.S. Is The Largest Arms Exporter, Who Are Buyers?

April 15, 2022 GDC 0

The export of arms has been critical to war efforts for centuries. The best example in recent history was the “Lend-Lease” program signed into law in 1941 by Franklin Roosevelt. It allowed the U.S. to […]

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Europe

U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

October 28, 2021 GDC 0

Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers urged President Joe Biden’s administration not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and said they were confident Congress would block any such exports, reported Reuters citing sources in U.S. […]

Air Platform

Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

October 14, 2021 GDC 0

On 30 September 2021, Turkey sent a formal request to the U.S. to purchase 40 new F-16V Block 70 aircraft with “Viper configuration” and nearly 80 kits from Lockheed Martin to modernize its existing F-16 […]

Air Platform

Turkey to Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits For F-16C

October 11, 2021 GDC 0

Turkey looks to modernize its air force, both with national means and with possible purchases, after the deal on F-35 jets fell through, the country has requested to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and […]

C4iSR

ASELSAN to develop a new AESA radar for Turkish F-16 fighters and foreign buyers

July 31, 2021 GDC 0

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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 […]

Europe

Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets Shortage

June 6, 2021 GDC 0

Ukraine, faced with Russian troops on two fronts, has gone public with plans to buy combat aircraft that are not Russian-made. The vulnerable NATO partner plans to become independent of Vladimir Putin’s military in a […]

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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

Hellenic Aerospace Industries Upgrades Greek F-16 To Viper Standard

May 31, 2021 GDC 0

January 17 2021 can be marked as a historic day for the Greek Aerospace Industry (HAI) as it is when the the first test flight of an upgraded F-16 VIPER version took place. This was […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Lockheed WinsAwarded $138 Million Contract For Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising Program

May 8, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. announced a contract valued $138 to Lockheed Martin for Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising 2 (PPR2) program. The contract modification is for the development and fielding of capabilities for the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance […]

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  • Raytheon, Rafael to build new Tamir missile production facility in Arkansas

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  • U.S. Delivered Two NASAMS Batteries To Ukraine

    October 28, 2022 0
    According to information published by the “Defense News” on October 25, 2022, the American company Raytheon has delivered two NASAMS air defense missile systems to Ukraine. The U.S. has pledged to deliver two NASAMS within weeks and [...]
  • Algerian Air Force To Receive Four C-130J Hercules Strategic Airlift Aircraft

    March 25, 2021 0
    According to mena defense, the Algerian air forces is about to receive first Hercules C-130J cargo planes to join air force in the closed club of African nations with Lockheed’s C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft. Turkey’s [...]
  • Osborne Shipyard Started Upgrading Australia’s Hobart-class Destroyers.

    February 12, 2026 0
    Australia’s guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has formally entered the production phase of its upgrade program after docking at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard. The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class destroyerDateMarch 3, 2020RAN Hobart-class [...]
  • Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

    January 29, 2023 0
    Japan’s plan to undertake its biggest military build-up since World War Two without increasing headcount is flawed, former and serving officers told Reuters, casting doubt over the country’s efforts to deter regional rivals China and [...]
  • Turkiye will not sell the S-400 missile system to India as speculated by the Indian media.

    December 12, 2025 0
    Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military reports Türkiye Today. U.S. would welcome Turkey back to F-35 program if S-400 issue is resolvedDateFebruary 1, 2024Turkey wants to rejoin the F-35 program after Trump [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

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.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s schizophrenia and paranoia about America started in 1975 when the Indian RAW brainwashed her in exile.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two new Vasily Bykov class patrol boats

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russian Army, Ukraine Sells Captured Russian T-72 Tanks and BTR-82 APC on Ebay

  • Europe

    The British MoD Committed On F-35, FCAS, New Frigates And Drones

  • Africa

    Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West Africa

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Navy Receives First Neptune Anti-ship Missile System

  • South Asia

    Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    Thales Unveils Ground Observer 20 Radar that Detects Micro-UAV and Small Ground Targets

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    PLA Navy Fired Weapons Grade Laser at Australian Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched 9th Type 056 Corvette In 2020

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • Middle East

    Israel And United Arab Emirates Open Telephone Link After Historic Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Warship Showcases State-of-the-art Fire Powers

  • Europe

    U.S. quietly delivered ammunition and long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    President Zelenskyy Visits White House In First Post-Invasion Trip

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

  • Europe

    Sweden Sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • Europe

    Russian casualties crossed 350,000 soldiers, but Kremlin wouldn’t admit fearing domestic uprising

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • C4iSR

    The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of P-8 Poseidon MPA For Germany

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management system

  • Europe

    Putin’s Oligarch Spy Buddy Mysteriously Dies After Falling From Stairs And Breaking His Neck

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Europe

    Russia Omits Su-35, Su-57 and T-14 Armata From Victory Day Parade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Raytheon To Build Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel For Australian Army

  • Europe

    Germany Approves Refurbished Leopard 1 Tanks For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s armed rebels captured Laukkaing city in Shan state as Myanmar army’s 1000 troops surrendered

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Sacks Admiral Igor Osipov After Crimea Blasts

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army Buys 118 Arjun MK1A Main Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • Naval Weapons

    India’s DRDO Tests Missile Assisted Torpedo

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • Europe

    Turkiye backs Sweden and Finland in Joining the NATO

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

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