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Air Platform

U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

Based on reports from March 2026, the US government has approved the sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia. This major deal includes 48 F-35A jets and is part of a larger, $142 billion […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

March 14, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure […]

Air Platform

The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

Stealth aircraft aren’t “invisible”—they’re engineered to be extremely hard to detect across radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual spectrums. The engineering behind them is a fusion of physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and electronic warfare. Stealth aircraft […]

Air Platform

Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran.

March 2, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force and Navy announced air superiority over Tehran on March 1, 2026, after striking ballistic missile launchers, air defences, and military headquarters in Operation Roaring Lion. Iran mobilised reserves and vowed defiance […]

Air Platform

Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

February 28, 2026 GDC 0

Turkey is preparing to sign a multi-billion-dollar energy agreement with the United States that could clear the way for the purchase of American F-35 fighter jets, according to local media reports. Washington and Ankara are […]

Americas

US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

A former United States Air Force officer and “elite fighter pilot” has been arrested and accused of betraying his country for illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots. The US Department of Justice said ex-Air […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Germany Purchases Meteor BVRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

January 23, 2026 GDC 0

MBDA confirmed that Germany signed a new contract for additional Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the Bundeswehr. The purchase strengthens the Luftwaffe’s ability to deter and, if required, dominate long-range air engagements without […]

Air Platform

President Trump Considers Approving F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye.

January 1, 2026 GDC 0

U.S. President Donald Trump said on December 29, 2025, that he is “very seriously” considering approving the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Türkiye, according to TRTWorld. The renewed interest comes as Türkiye’s […]

Anti-air Missiles

Erdogan asked Putin to take back the S-400 missile system to rejoin the F-35 program.

December 18, 2025 GDC 0

Turkey is seeking ways to return the Russian-made S-400 air defense system it purchased nearly a decade ago, a step that could remove a major obstacle in its strained relations with the United States and […]

Air Platform

President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

November 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown […]

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

    July 19, 2023 0
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  • Ukraine wants to arm Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones with bigger warheads and smarter technology

    March 7, 2024 0
    Ukraine made the naval drones sinking Russian warships ‘deadlier’ by arming them with bigger warheads, general says. Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian KS-701 Tunets patrol boats in Black SeaDateMay 30, 2024Ukraine’s [...]
  • Ukraine says Russia’s Black Sea Fleet commander killed in Crimea missile strike

    September 26, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s special forces said that the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, and 34 other officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on the fleet’s headquarters in the Crimean port of [...]
  • Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

    July 24, 2023 0
    Finnish manufacturer Patria announced on Wednesday that Sweden has decided to join the research and development program of the common armoured 6×6 vehicle system (CAVS program).  UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development [...]
  • Bangladesh Army Operates 60 Illegal Casinos and Money Laundering Dens in Dhaka

    October 28, 2021 0
    Al Jazeera’s investigative unit has uncovered a criminal network colluding with the security forces of Bangladesh, which is profiting from powerful links with the country’s prime minister. Its investigation found evidence that General Aziz Ahmed, [...]
  • Australian Army Started Trialling Battery Powered Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

    September 11, 2022 0
    Rumbling diesel Bushmaster engines could one day be a thing of the past, replaced by the quiet hum of electronics, following the unveiling of a battery-powered prototype at the Chief of Army Symposium on August 10, 2022. [...]
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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    PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • South Asia

    In a major strategic shift, Pakistan offers a seaport and naval base to the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Wins Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Competition

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K, Opt-in For Rafale-M and Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Peru has overturned the decision to buy Gripen in favor of F-16V Block 70 to become major non-NATO ally.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Air Platform

    B-2 Stealth Bomber Proved the Limitation of Elon Musk’s Drone Swarms Theory

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Air Platform

    Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

  • Air Platform

    Italian Elettronica ELT/568(V)2 self-protection jammer will no longer be available for the MiG-35

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • Europe

    Ukraine and Slovakia to jointly build 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded a contract to supply 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Morocco

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • Middle East

    Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

  • Defense Industry

    French arms export hits record high $30 billion in Asia and Middle East

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan Purchases Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hike

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Tokamak Nuclear Reactor Generated Whopping 101 Million Degree Celsius

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

  • Europe

    Biden Administration Announced New Military Aid To Ukraine, Included HIMARS, Patriot Missile and Howitzers

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard lauched the third Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian ATACMS destroyed Russia’s S-400 launchers, three radars and Fundament-M air surveillance system

  • Americas

    Pentagon Finally Kicks Turkey Out of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils KF21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles For Export Markets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks destroyed three S-300 surface-to-air missile launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Here’s why Russia’s S-400 Triumf Surface-to-air missile failed in Iran.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin Received Taste Of His Own Medicine As Belgorod Hit By Artillery Rocket

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves potential sale of 32 F-35 stealth jets to Romania

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Navy To Trials Shipboard Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

  • Air Platform

    Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan plans to purchase 48 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden.

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