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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
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Norwegian F-35A Stealth Jets Trialed Hotpit Landing On Highway In Finland

September 30, 2023 GDC 0

A pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets have landed on a motorway for the first time, footage from the Norwegian military showed, a step that enables them to reduce vulnerable time on the ground […]

Air Platform

Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

August 17, 2023 GDC 0

Japan will send its fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighters overseas for the first time later this month to take part in exercises in northern Australia. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force, or JASDF, said in a release […]

Air Platform

In Trans-pacific First, U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Arrived in Williamtown Australia For Exercises

June 25, 2023 GDC 0

In a trans-Pacific first, four F-35C Lighting II jets from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar flew to Australia for training, arriving at an airbase in New South Wales on Thursday, the service announced. The stealth fighters flew […]

Air Platform

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

May 27, 2023 GDC 0

The United States has declined to sell eight F-35 stealth fighter jets to Thailand over issues with training and technical requirements, the Southeast Asian country’s air force said on Thursday. But sale of the fifth-generation […]

Defense Industry

Lockheed Martin to deliver more F-35 stealth jets to Australia

March 7, 2023 GDC 0

The US company Lockheed Martin hopes the Royal Australian Air Force will want to buy more fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. It was announced by Executive Vice President Greg Ulmer on the sidelines of Avalon […]

Europe

Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

February 22, 2023 GDC 0

Liz Truss tonight piled further pressure on Rishi Sunak as she joined fellow former prime minister Boris Johnson in calling for fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine. In her first speech in the House […]

Air Platform

Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

December 29, 2022 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has affirmed its intention to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States. It expects to have the answer to its request to procure the stealth fighters from the […]

Air Platform

Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022

October 15, 2022 GDC 0

Singapore (GDC) — Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II stealth jets participated to Exercise Pitch Black for the first time. Exercise Pitch Black 2022 was attended by 17 countries with nearly 100 aircraft […]

Air Platform

Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

October 1, 2022 GDC 0

Swiss lawmakers voted Thursday to proceed with the controversial purchase of F-35 fighter jets without holding a referendum sought by opponents of the deal. The lower house National Council gave the government the go-ahead to buy the […]

Air Platform

Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

September 12, 2022 GDC 0

As reported by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs, in the article Raptors arrive at RAAF Base Tindal for Enhanced Air Cooperation Initiative, the last wave of U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-22 […]

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  • USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

    May 14, 2025 0
    US President Donald Trump has announced a near trillion-dollar deal with Saudi Arabia that will see investments in energy security, defence, technology and critical minerals. Biden Administration To Review Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia And [...]
  • Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

    December 28, 2020 0
    The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s NH90 helicopter programme marked a major milestone last week with first flights performed in Italy and France. The first NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH), assembled at Leonardo’s Venice Tessera facility, [...]
  • Japan Launched Major PR Campaign To Win Australia’s Frigate Contract

    December 20, 2024 0
    The move came after the Australian government had shortlisted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany over Spanish and South Korean contenders to build Australia’s future frigates. TKMS has [...]
  • Japan Deploys Advanced Type 12 Anti-ship Weaponry On Southwest Isle

    April 10, 2020 0
    To boost its defenses against China in its southwestern archipelago, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on 26 March that it had deployed troops and its latest anti-ship missile type to Miyakojima Island. Miyakojima [...]
  • British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks smashed through Russian frontline in Kursk region

    August 15, 2024 0
    British tanks have stormed into Russia as part of Ukraine’s lightning cross-border blitz. UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to UkraineDateJanuary 11, 2023British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in UkraineDateJune 24, 2023Ukrainian troops complete Challenger [...]
  • Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

    October 27, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC): The naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from an indigenously built stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea, officials said. The missile was fired from [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HHI Plans to Export Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) to Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike destroyed Russia’s Pantsir-S1 missile system in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Wants To Buy Medi-vac Vehicles From Estonia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded contract to provide eight MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Spanish Navy

  • Uncategorized

    North Macedonia Donates T-72 Tanks To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Africa

    Putin’s Ambition: Russia Built A Naval Base In Sudan

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Soviet-era S-125 Pechora Air Defense System To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon shows some crazy maneuver

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Egypt is in discussion with the US to purchase F-15EX fighter jets.

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Bunker Buster M141 Grade Launcher To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    The U.S. State Department Approves 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System For Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    Putin removes and demotes Russian general Sergei Surovikin for heavy losses in Ukraine war

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Su-25 aircraft, Kh-55 and Kh-59 missiles factory in fires

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

  • Europe

    Britain Needs Cheap, Quickly Delivered Type 31 Frigates to Rebuild Its Navy.

  • Europe

    Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95 Million

  • Industry

    Top Five Weapons Exporter In 2015-2019

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Sheikh Hasina Received $8 Million (BDT 100 Crore) Grease Payment From Simin Rahman.

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Greek Army Acquires 1200 M1117 Armored Vehicles From US Army’s EDA

  • Loitering Munitions

    Elbit Systems Unveils Lanius Micro-suicide Drones

  • Europe

    Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E Fighter Jets For Upcoming Indian Air Force’s Tender

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will take part in exercise Valiant Shield 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia plans to purchase 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets.

  • Defense Industry

    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corrupt and Inept Defence Australia Blew Up Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel Deploys Laser Weapon System in the UAE.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense to develop an advanced derivative of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • Air Platform

    Colombia To Purchase 16 Rafale Fighter Jets Worth $3.15 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

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