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Air Platform

Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

February 21, 2026 GDC 0

The Germany Defence Ministry was reported on February 19 to be considering placing an order for up to 35 additional F-35A fifth generation fighters, doubling the number of the aircraft it plans to field, in […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin says F-35 stealth jets plays central role in Canada’s air combat strategy.

January 31, 2026 GDC 0

On January 16, 2026, Lockheed Martin emphasized Canada’s long-standing integration into the F-35 program, citing projected industrial activity exceeding C$15.5 billion through 2058, as recent U.S. statements have renewed scrutiny of Canada’s dependence on U.S.-controlled […]

Europe

Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program.

December 7, 2025 GDC 0

Turkey is closer to removing the Russian S-400 system, according to Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey. The US imposed sanctions on some Turkish defense companies due to Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 system, […]

Air Platform

Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

A highly significant meeting occurred at the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, where Greek officials and representatives from MBDA gathered to discuss the potential utilisation of the Meteor missile in Greece’s planned acquisition of F-35 […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

March 1, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Finland Concludes Procurement of 64 F-35 Stealth Jets

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

Finland concluded the procurement contracts for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighters as the country plans to replace the capabilities of the Air Force’s Hornet fleet, which will be phased out by 2030. […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

February 8, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

January 19, 2022 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Why Missiles Fired From F-22 Raptor And F-35 Are Hard To Detect?

January 11, 2022 GDC 0

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Middle East

UAE Withdraws Lockheed’s F-35 Deal With The U.S.

January 8, 2022 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s recent cancellation of its plan to buy 50 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets worth $23 billion from the United States showed that the close trading partnership between the UAE and China […]

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  • Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

    August 1, 2020 0
    Swedish defense giant, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial [...]
  • Russia does not have equipment and soldiers’ gear for the second draft

    March 4, 2023 0
    Russia’s planned expansion of its army faces major obstacles, according to British intelligence. Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 PartsDateApril 27, 2021Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For [...]
  • Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

    March 29, 2026 0
    Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers (HPL) for military aircraft under a new defense contract. HPL is a high-power airborne laser, designed for helicopter and multirole aircraft [...]
  • Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

    August 8, 2020 0
    Taiwanese F-16 fighters have flown air patrol missions armed with live AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Taiwan’s Liberty Times said the missions were launched amid fears of imminent Chinese military exercises that are expected to be designed to simulate capture of the Taiwan-administered [...]
  • Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

    September 13, 2021 0
    The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 attack unmanned aerial vehicles in the conflict on Karabakh conflict forced the Ukrainian military to decide to purchase 24 more drones from Turkey. In the coming years, the Armed Forces of [...]
  • The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

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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 […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

  • Europe

    Raytheon Offers Boosterless SkyCeptor Missiles for Poland’s Air Defense System

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Defense Industry

    China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

  • C4iSR

    SR2410C 3D Multifunctional Radar

  • Europe

    Multiple Explosions Rocked Russian Military Base In Crimea Degrading Russian Black Sea Fleet

  • Americas

    Epirus demonstrates Leonidas high-power microwave system to disable drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace unveiled High-Power Multiple Rocket Launcher (HPMRL) system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

  • Europe

    U.S. to deliver M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia assisted North Korea in developing Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile.

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system in Crimea

  • Americas

    US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

  • Air Platform

    Australia cannot deliver F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Ukraine until 2024

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare Vehicles

  • Europe

    Germany to invest $85 billion in new warships, fighter jets, and missile acquisition program.

  • Europe

    Russia counterattacks Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka despite losing 6000 troops and 400 vehicles

  • Air Platform

    The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • Loitering Munitions

    U.S. Special Task Force Launched Barrages of LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Iran.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV Enters Serial Production

  • Americas

    General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Started Prototyping Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate At Osborne Naval Shipyard

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. approves sale of Israeli David Sling anti-air missiles to Finland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

  • Europe

    France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

  • Europe

    Saab’s A26 is the world’s first fifth-generation stealth attack submarine.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. rejects Thailand’s request to buy eight F-35A stealth jets, instead offered F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

  • Europe

    Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Buys 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver Air Defense Radar To Iraq

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    United States Marine Corps Begins AGM-158A JASSM Integration Work Into F/A-18 Hornet Fleet

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Middle East

    UK And Qatar Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Buys 12 Used Dassault Rafale F3R Fighters

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Navantia Shortlisted To Build Three Frigates For Polish Navy

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