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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

U.S. offers F-16V to compensate $1.4 billion of Turkish investment in F-35

October 21, 2021 GDC 0

The United States offered F-16 fighters to Turkey to compensate for its $1.4 billion investment in the U.S.-led F-35 Lightning II project from which it was kicked out of over its Russian S-400 buy, Turkish […]

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 […]

Europe

Bulgaria To Purchase Eight More F-16 Block 70 Aircrafts From Lockheed Martin

September 10, 2021 GDC 0

“The acquisition of the F-16 Block 70 aircraft is not just a purchase, but an expression of Bulgaria’s desire for irreversible modernization of its armed forces in order to achieve real interoperability with other NATO […]

Air Platform

Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

September 8, 2021 GDC 0

Two military pilots will join the second and third groups that are earmarked to go to the US to be trained to pilot F-16 fighter jets, said Deputy Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov at the sitting […]

C4iSR

AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

August 31, 2021 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 Billion

August 28, 2021 GDC 0

Taiwan announced a modest pace in defense spending for next year on Thursday, but will spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure from […]

Defense Industry

Rohde & Schwarz selected as supplier for Slovak Air Force F-16V aircraft

August 21, 2021 GDC 0

Thanks to the collaboration between Rohde & Schwarz and Lockheed Martin, the Slovak Air Force has become the next customer to receive F-16 aircraft equipped with Rohde & Schwarz secure communications. The Slovak Air Force […]

Americas

Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

June 5, 2021 GDC 0

Colombia is examining proposals from the United States, Spain and Sweden as it look to replace its aging military aircraft, the South American country’s air force said on Tuesday. Replacing around 20 Israeli Kfir fighter […]

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  • The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

    August 26, 2023 0
    The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase Leopard 2 tanks in the newest 2A8 configuration. Czech Republic Purchases 44 Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks.DateSeptember 25, 2025Leopard [...]
  • Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Commodore Mohammad Matiur Rahman (thief) for Significant Corruption.

    May 23, 2026 0
    The Anti-Corruption Commission filed a case on Sunday against one serving and three former officials of the Bangladesh Navy, and the owner of a construction firm, on charges of irregularities and abuse of power in [...]
  • Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

    January 17, 2024 0
    Ethnic insurgents in western Myanmar say they have captured an important town on one of the main routes to India from military forces. The Arakan Army (AA) – one of three armed groups that launched [...]
  • $400 million for retention bonuses for Australian Defence Personnel: Richard Marles

    May 3, 2023 0
    Australian Defence Force personnel could be up for a $50,000 cash bonus under a federal government push to expand the size of the nation’s military. Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian PilotsDateNovember 9, 2022Australia [...]
  • Ukraine hits Russian shipyard in Crimea port, destroying cruise missile carrier the Askold

    November 5, 2023 0
    Ukraine rained 15 cruise missiles on Russia’s shipyard in the Crimean port city of Kerch on Saturday, damaging one ship, the Russian defense ministry said, in an attack that could further undermine Moscow’s striking capabilities. [...]
  • China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US and Australian Navy

    June 3, 2024 0
    China launched the first sea trials for the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier, which President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into a world-class [...]
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 […]

  • C4iSR

    Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI developed advanced derivative of Anka drone

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LIG Nex1 Completes Delivery Of KM-SAM To RoK Air Force

  • Middle East

    Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Europe

    50 Years Old Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel On Sale

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • Air Platform

    Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Destroyed Jewish Community Centers and Synagogues in Mariupol

  • Middle East

    President Trump Asked US Air Force to Prepare for Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facility

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine inflicted devastating blow to Russia’s Morozovsk military air base, destroyed Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Air Platform

    India needs to kill Sino-flankers, Why not Gripen E AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys so called invincible S-400 surface-to-air missile battery

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

  • Europe

    Putinism In Danger: Russian Victory Day Parade During National Tragedy Of Coronavirus

  • Air Platform

    USAF secretly built and flew six generation fighter demonstrator

  • Africa

    U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

  • Defense Industry

    Latvia Buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    China Inducts J-10C Fighter jet With WS-10B Taihang Engine

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Vandalized and Looted Kherson City as Troops Prepare to Leave Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan plans $40 billion defense budget with new missiles and drones for coastal strike missions.

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned anti-submarine warfare vessels

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

  • Europe

    Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. Navy Going Ahead with Sixth-generation F/A-XX Fighter Jet

  • Africa

    China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad places bombs on Zaporizhzhia nuclear powerplant, millions of Europeans could die

  • Land Platform

    International Armored Group Unveils 6×6 and 8×8 Armored vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea shipping hundreds of Soviet-era ballistic missiles to Russia

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Modi under fire for bear-hugging ‘children killer’ Putin during Moscow summit

  • Africa

    Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI Offers Attractive Packages For Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

  • Air Platform

    Russian air force stops flying over Kherson after losing three Su-34 aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer sets sail through South China Sea

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