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Air Platform

Pentagon prepares F-35 stealth jet for quantum computing threat.

May 11, 2026 GDC 0

The F-35 Joint Program Office is preparing to modify the fighter’s In-Line File Encryption Device software to support government-mandated quantum-resistant algorithms, according to a presolicitation notice published on May 6, 2026. The notice, issued through […]

Air Platform

Spanish Leftist Government Considers Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet as F-35 Alternative.

May 10, 2026 GDC 0

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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 […]

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  • Boeing submits proposal for Indian Navy’s fighters requirement

    October 7, 2020 0
    Boeing has expressed interest in supplying the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter jet to the Indian Navy. Boeing sent two Super Hornets to India for the Indian Navy’s trialDateMay 5, 2022Boeing Offers $3.6 Billion [...]
  • Indian RAW involved in political meddling, wiretapping, and intercepting military communications in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, reported Washington Post

    March 29, 2025 0
    India’s external intelligence service is a feared foe in its neighborhood: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have all accused it of political meddling, wiretapping, and involvement with outlawed groups that have perpetrated acts of [...]
  • Ukraine lobbying for 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Destined For Slovakia

    October 26, 2024 0
    As Slovakia’s government wobbles over the previous Cabinet’s plan to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States, Ukrainian officials are intensifying their lobbying in Washington to secure the aircraft for their defense [...]
  • Raytheon awarded contract to upgrade Small Diameter Bomb

    April 16, 2020 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 [...]
  • South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

    December 22, 2024 0
    South Korea has officially completed the development of its homegrown Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, the country’s defense ministry announced on Friday. The development marks a significant step forward in enhancing South Korea’s air defense [...]
  • Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

    October 11, 2023 0
    The Israeli military said that it had responded with artillery fire to the rocket launches from Lebanon. A salvo of rockets has been fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, as tensions mount in the border [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

  • Europe

    Russia destroyed wooden mock-ups of HIMARS using $5 million Kalibr cruise missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded Contract to Produce Barak MX Anti-air Missile for the Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Africa

    Rostec hopes African countries will fund the Su-75 Checkmate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Dongfeng EQ2050 Mengshi ‘Brave Soldier’, American Humvee copycat armored vehicle

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    U.S., India To Co-develop Air-launched Drones

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • Europe

    The Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashed In Remote Countryside

  • Europe

    Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • Europe

    Turkey agreed to procure second batch of S-400

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Americas

    Embraer and Saab enhanced joint collaboration on Gripen, C-390 and future fighter jet projects

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Host Naval Exercises With British Carrier Strike Group

  • Africa

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Baykar started to develop the AKINCI Combat UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Saab and CAE sign agreement to train GlobalEye AEW&C operators.

  • Europe

    Why Type 212CD Submarine is a pinnacle of stealth technology?

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a MoU covering a joint production of the Gökbey multirole helicopter.

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq lied about her Bangladeshi national ID card, tax file number and passport, the Times reported.

  • Europe

    Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • C4iSR

    Navantia to provide CMS for Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigates

  • Air Platform

    Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Europe

    Swedish Armed Forces Will Grow by 27,000 Men and Women

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine push for the use of long-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    KGB Putin lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers since Russia invaded Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 km deep inside Russia

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak ordered the deployment of military assets to the eastern Mediterranean

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Su-35 To Taiwanese ADIZ For First Time

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • South Asia

    U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers American military hardware.

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • C4iSR

    Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia may have only one month of ammunition left unless Iran and North Korea rescue Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin to Join Japan’s Sixth-generation Fighter Project

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Deliver T-72 Tanks To Ukraine As Part Of Leopard Tanks Swap Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Italy Purchases 24 More Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

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