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Africa

Algeria Plans to Purchase 14 Sukhoi Su-57 Fighters

November 27, 2020 GDC 0

Algeria has signed a contract to buy 14 Russian Sukhoi Su-57 bombers as the arms race with its neighbour Morocco intensifies, a Moroccan MINA news site reported. Media outlets quoted Russia’s Sputnik as saying that the government […]

Air Platform

UAE to sale its F-16 block 60 fighters to potential buyer

September 25, 2020 GDC 0

As the UAE and U.S. plans to seal a F-35 deal by December, experts speculate that Abu Dhabi could sell some of its F-16 jets to Greece which is entangled in a bitter conflict with […]

Air Platform

New Zealand Plans To Buy 28 Secondhand F-16C/D to Replace Skyhawk

September 7, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is planning to buy fighter jet, according New Zealand Defense Forces whitepaper. Anything New Zeland is planning to buy would need to be able to integrate with Australia. In […]

Africa

Morocco to receive first batch of F-16V in 2021

August 16, 2020 GDC 0

Morocco will become in 2021 the first country in Africa to use the F16 Viper fighter jets, a well-informed local news outlet reported. An order has been placed by Morocco’s Royal Air Force to acquire […]

Air Platform

Taiwan finalized a defense deal with the U.S. worth $62 billion

August 15, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — Taiwan finalized the purchase of advanced F-16V fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion 10-year deal sure to anger Beijing. […]

Industry

U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — The Pentagon’s top weapons acquisition official on Thursday called for another review of what defense technology is export-restricted, in an attempt to ensure the United States remains a defense technology provider of choice […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

April 23, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — Lockheed Martin anticipates another wave of international F-16 sales, with countries from Africa, South America and Southeast Asia among those interested in purchasing the jet, the company’s chief financial officer said Tuesday. “I […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon awarded contract to upgrade Small Diameter Bomb

April 16, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon has been awarded a $450 million contract for engineering changes and development of the Small Diameter Bomb II, an update for the U.S. Air Force. The contract, announced Wednesday by the Department of Defense, is for […]

Europe

The US DoD awarded a contract for the production of Bulgarian F-16V

April 5, 2020 GDC 0

The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin $512 million to produce eight F-16 Block 70 fighters for Bulgaria. The project is expected to be completed by 31 January 2027, says the US Department of Defense […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

November 2, 2019 GDC 0

JAKARTA — The Indonesian Air Force will buy two squadrons of F-16 fighter jets next year in a bid to step up air defense of the vast archipelagic country, Air Force Chief of Staff Yuyu […]

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  • Germany Delivers 24 Gepard Anti-air System To Ukraine

    October 8, 2022 0
    Germany continues to supply Ukraine with Gepard self-propelled air defense systems to strengthen its air defense system. Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To UkraineDateJuly 29, 2022Germany Delivers More Gepard Anti-air Guns To UkraineDateFebruary 11, [...]
  • Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

    August 7, 2021 0
    Turkish defense firm Katmerciler has signed a contract with Kenya’s Defense Ministry to provide the African country with armored vehicle products including the tactical wheeled armored 4×4 vehicle Hızır, reported Turkish newspaper citing the company [...]
  • Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

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  • US Announces Nearly $1 Billion in New Military Aid for Ukraine

    December 9, 2024 0
    The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid [...]
  • Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

    November 29, 2025 0
    Russia has suffered a failed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test after a launch at the Yasny range in the Orenburg region ended in an explosion only seconds after liftoff. The missile rose roughly 200–400 meters [...]
  • France, Egypt 30 Rafale jets deal came into effect on 15 November

    November 17, 2021 0
    French Defense Ministry Spokesman Herve Grandjean revealed that the contract that was signed between Egypt and the French Dassault Aviation company to purchase additional 30 Rafale fighter jets would come into force this summer. Egypt [...]
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

    Ukrainian intelligence forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar in Donetsk region

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Europe

    Turkish companies unveil indigenous point defense systems for warships

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Air Platform

    Serbia, India, Egypt, Croatia, Indonesia, Qatar and Greece Received Dassault Rafale F3R Standard With The Full Complement of Modern Avionics, Sensors, AESA And Meteor BVRAAM, UAE Receives F4 Standard

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • Air Platform

    China Commissions Aerial Refueling Variant Y-20 Heavy-lift Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Czech Crowdfunding ‘Gift for Putin’ Donates 15 Viktor Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to be among pioneers of AI-controlled warplane, says President Erdoğan

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-66 SM-2MR block II surface-to-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber in Kharkiv

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman Replaces Indian RAW Asset Brigadier General Md Hafizur Rahman (Thief) and Reshuffles Senior Military Positions to Remove India’s Deep State in the Bangladesh Army.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Received the First Mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle.

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approved Foreign Military Sale Of $150 Million Hellfire Missiles For Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 MH-60R And 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Chile sets to upgrade F-16 fleet

  • Europe

    Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of intercepting Russian drones

  • Europe

    IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense Requirement

  • Air Platform

    General Dynamics to develop a multi-mission anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Global 6500 business jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s New Aegis System Equipped Vessels Will Boast an Impressive 128 VLS Cells

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes 2,500 Square Kilometers In Three Days, Russian Started Retreating In North And South

  • Defense Industry

    Polish Defense Industry And Its Future Growth

  • Americas

    Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Captured Russia’s Orion-10 and Eleron-3 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon shows some crazy maneuver

  • Air Platform

    F-35B Is A Vital Asset To Counter China, Says U.S. Air Force

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Europe

    Fearing Coup: Putin Removes Major General Vladimir Seliverstov From His Position

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan awarded $93.2 million contract to supply anti-tank missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese MoD to Team Up with Private Company to Export Military Hardware

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta says historic Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge bombed, destroyed.

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded $1.20 billion contract to produce 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicle

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB Used Aselsan Electro Optical Pod For The First Time

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Almaz-Antey Cyber Breach Exposed Indian Army’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile Contract Details

  • South Asia

    বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড (চোর): মরনের একটি ব্যান্ড (Translated Version)

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rolls Royce’s nuclear reactors to power Australian SSN AUKUS submarines

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Middle East

    Turkey agrees to provide Bayraktar TB2 drones to Egypt

  • Middle East

    Navantia Begins Sea Trials of Saudi Corvette ‘Al-Jubail’

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