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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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  • Taiwan vows to “fight to the end” if China attacks

    April 8, 2021 0
    Reuters news agency reported that today, Mr. Ngo Chieu Tiep (Joseph Wu), Taiwan’s top diplomat, has confirmed that the island will fight to the end. if attacked by China . Taiwan Says It Will Shot [...]
  • Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

    July 3, 2021 0
    The Pakistani government has announced its intention to increase defense spending in FY2021/22. up to 1.37 trillion Pakistani rupees ($ 8.78 billion). Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hikeDateMay 19, 20202019-2020 Defense Budget of India, [...]
  • Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

    April 23, 2022 0
    Australia’s Department of Defense will order two more evolved Cape-class patrol boats from Austal Australia, according to the announcement made by the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 18 April. Austal Awarded Contract to Build Six [...]
  • Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

    February 26, 2022 0
    Ukraine shot down two Russian fighter jets, two IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, reported the week newspaper citing Ukrainian officials. Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPADDateMay 14, [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Allocates Funding To Purchase 100 B-21 Raider Strategic Nuclear Bomber

    February 7, 2023 0
    The United States Air Force receives more than $216 billion in fiscal year 2023. This amount includes the purchase of a next-generation nuclear bomber. U.S. Air Force releases new CGI rendering of B-21 Raider strategic bomberDateJuly 22, [...]
  • Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

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    Turkish drone maker Baykar is devoting resources to bring more component production in-house amid industry supply chain pressures, and will invest $300 million to develop jet engines, its chief executive told Reuters. Baykar Lined Up [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

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    Azerbaijan Introduces KALAN Naval Drone for Littoral Strike Operations.

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    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

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    Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

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    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • Europe

    Russian MoD sued Rosoboronexport JSC subsidiary NIMI for corruption and embezzlement

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force approves use of StormBreaker smart weapons

  • South Asia

    Maldives cancels defense contact with India on hydrographic surveys

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Sweden Transfer 5,000 AT-4 Disposable Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

  • Americas

    US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Commentator Admits J-35 ‘Knockoff F-35’ Fighter Limited to Seven-Minute Combat Operations.

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • C4iSR

    AIR 6500 Project: CEA Technologies Awarded Contract To Build Four Air Defense Radar For Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Rostec to unveil a new aircraft at MAKS 2021 airshow

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Government to back Azerbaijan with armed drones

  • Americas

    US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force Received First Chinese CH-4 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • Europe

    Putin underestimated and miscalculated Ukraine’s will to fight back, says Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Europe

    Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian troops use a penguin costume to camouflage themselves on the front line.

  • Europe

    Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military videos showed a soldier taking out a Russian tank using a U.S.-made Javelin missile.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Intercepted All Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles In Recent Attack

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Russia relocates all military assets from Chinese border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils First Prototype TFX Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace delivers three new armed UCAV to the Turkish Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan commissioned first Soryu-class Submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: paranoid Putin goes to extreme lengths to isolate himself from Russian people

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries To Develop UAS Launching Capable MC-X Transport Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Raytheon Awarded Contract For SeaRAM Block 2 For Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Polish-made ‘kamikaze’ drone slammed into Russian military camp

  • Air Platform

    German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopters Worth €2.7 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive 200 MaxxPro MRAP From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

  • Americas

    Russia stole American hypersonic weapons design, President Donald Trump said

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • C4iSR

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Saab 2000 Erieye to an undisclosed customer

  • Middle East

    Turkish drone maker Baykar signs largest ever sales agreement with Saudi Arabia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia agreed to resume production of S-400 for India

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