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U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For Taiwan

April 21, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department has approved the sales of a series of arms to Taiwan, including a large stock of 135 Boeing AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) missiles and six Collins Aerospace MS-110 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

April 12, 2021 GDC 0

A record was set when 20 PLA ​​military aircraft departed from mainland China and approached Taiwan in two directions. In recent times, Chinese military aircraft are constantly appearing in the Taiwan Strait area. On March 26, the People’s […]

Europe

Ukraine To Spend $12 Billion To Replace Soviet-era Fighters And SAM

March 29, 2021 GDC 0

A total of $12 billion — this is how much Ukraine should spend in the next 15 years in order to renovate its rapidly aging and weakening airpower, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. […]

Africa

US Military Exports To Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

March 26, 2021 GDC 0

Washington is the main supplier of weapons and military equipment to the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR), and once a year, except in 2020 owing to the pandemic, the US Army’s Africa Corps holds manoeuvres […]

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

The USAF Seriously Considering To Build 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet designed fighter like the armed variant of T-7A Redhawk. According to Aviation Week & […]

Air Platform

First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

February 19, 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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese Military Showcases Preparedness Of Asymmetric Warfare Against China

February 1, 2021 GDC 0

Taiwan’s military has been the object of growing domestic criticism as increasing Chinese aggression in recent years raises doubts about its ability to defend the island. Believing the 180-kilometer-wide Taiwan Strait provided necessary protection, especially […]

Air Platform

Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

December 6, 2020 GDC 0

Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — Eighteen 16A/B jet fighters belonging to Taiwan’s Air Force had been upgraded in the first 11 months of the year, under a joint Taiwan-United States program to help Taiwan boost its […]

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  • Russia Losing Tanks And Armored Vehicles Faster Than It Can Replenish

    August 30, 2022 0
    Russia has faced significant losses of tanks and armored vehicles following the actions of Ukraine forces, according to reports. Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a DayDateApril 8, 2024Avdiivka [...]
  • USS Tripoli (LHA 7), an America-class amphibious assault ship joins the fleet

    September 16, 2020 0
    The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Tripoli (LHA 7), yesterday, July 15, 2020. Although the Navy canceled the traditional public commissioning ceremony due to public health and safety restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned [...]
  • Moon Mission: Turkey Unveils National Space Program

    February 13, 2021 0
    Turkey unveiled its national space program, a roadmap based on realistic and competitive goals, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on last Tuesday. Turkey And Russia To Sign Space Cooperation PactDateApril 7, 2021Turkey decided to sell [...]
  • $300 commercial drone fitted with grenade destroying Russian tanks, radars, and missile complex worth millions of dollars

    August 6, 2023 0
    A former IT programmer now serving as a Ukrainian soldier says a four-rotor commercial drone which sells over the counter for $300 can be modified to carry explosives that will destroy Russian tanks, radars, and [...]
  • Morocco to buy Turkish Ejder Yalçın armored vehicle

    May 29, 2021 0
    Morocco is planning to buy Turkey’s domestically produced armored vehicle Ejder Yalçın as Nurol Makina is expanding its scope of countries to which it sells the vehicle, according to Turkish newspaper daily sabah. Turkish Yörük [...]
  • With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

    January 1, 2023 0
    Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers are now believed to have been killed in its war with Ukraine—a figure that is expected to impact the nation for decades to come. As of December 2022, it [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre.

  • Europe

    #Buymeafighterjet: Ukrainian Pilots Launch Crowdfunding To Buy Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Africa

    Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses a new type of kamikaze drone to strike Russian targets

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Receive South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets In 2026

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Cambodian Armed Force’s Chinese-made KS-1C (FK-3) Missile System Failed to Intercept Thai Air Force’s Missile and Fighter Jet.

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Eight Archer Howitzers From Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Major Heading Towards Bankruptcy Due To Underpayment, High Interest Rate, Oligarchical Corruption And No Foreign Orders

  • Air Platform

    Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Sheikh Hasina Received $8 Million (BDT 100 Crore) Grease Payment From Simin Rahman.

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

  • Europe

    UK, Turkey, Canada, Norway and Iceland are ready to contribute to EU efforts to boost Ukraine’s defense

  • Europe

    Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Drone Akinci Completes Another Flight Tests

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Counter-drone System

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

  • Europe

    Amid Tensions With Russia, French Warship Visits Ukrainian Port

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Europe

    Turkey invited seven countries to join naval exercises with it’s Navy

  • Americas

    US Air Force tests safer ejection system for new T-7A trainer jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to exhaust Russian troops and ammo in Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Verba man-portable air defense system contains Swiss-made seeker components

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Air Platform

    Iraq set to purchase 14 Rafale fighter jets worth $3.2 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    French Rafale Could Fire Scalp Cruise Missiles At Ladakh Border

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Central Asia

    Top Russian Commander Among Troops Killed During Azerbaijan’s Attack On Nagorno-Karabakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Another Adviser to the Chinese Communist Party Warns AI Gap With the U.S. After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Europe

    President Erdogan Visits Nagorno-Karabakh To Sign Defense Pact With Azerbaijan

  • Middle East

    Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Launch Third Aircraft Carrier In Late 2021

  • Anti-ship Missile

    China secretly supplied Iran with $5 billion worth of weapons, including CM-302 anti-ship missiles, which failed to hit the US Navy’s warships.

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UAS

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Received Training On Harpoon Anti-ship Missile Launch System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bank of China stops facilitating yuan-denominated transfers from UAE, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia to Russia, huge economic blow to Putin

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s Mig-29K’s Engine Caught Fires, Pilots Safely Ejected From The Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    KGB Putin Commits Genocides in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Calculates The Cost of Invading Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Putin’s favorite T-90M tanks with artillery trikes

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI awarded contract to produce anti-jam GPS system for South Korea and Thailand

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