• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
HomeF-35A

F-35A

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin To Develop A New Variant Of F-35 For Unspecified Customer

December 31, 2021 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has been contracted to design and develop a variant of its F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) geared towards the requirements of an unspecified foreign customer. The US Department of Defense (DoD) […]

Air Platform

Finland Ordered 64 Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets For $9.4 Billion

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

Finland has chosen U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighters to replace ageing F/A-18 combat jets and plans to order 64 planes with weapons systems in a $9.4 billion deal, the government said on Friday. […]

Air Platform

Dassault Rafale to Compliment Lockheed’s F-35, says UAE Air Force

December 14, 2021 GDC 0

A top U.A.E. military official has said that the French Rafale jets it recently signed a contract for last week will complement the F-35 aircraft it plans to buy. The Gulf Arab state ordered 80 […]

Air Platform

Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

The Finnish Defense Force (FDF) has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace the country’s ageing fleet of F/A-18 Hornets, and has proposed the deal to the country’s Ministry of Defense.  The decision was announced by Finnish news outlet, Iltalehti, which referred to […]

Defense Industry

Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

December 7, 2021 GDC 0

Finland is set to pick Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter jets in its 10 billion-euro ($11.3 billion) tender to replace soon-outdated warplanes that form a key defense pillar of Russia’s neighbour, according to a report […]

Air Platform

Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35A

November 29, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received the last three new Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters scheduled for delivery in 2021, bringing the in-country total to 44. The aircraft, which arrived […]

Europe

Lockheed Pitching F-35 to Greece, Czech Republic and Spain

November 9, 2021 GDC 0

An official has noted new active sales campaigns in Europe for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), reported British magazine Janes. Speaking under the Chatham House Rule, the official said that, […]

Defense Industry

Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets to Get Joint Strike Missiles

October 26, 2021 GDC 0

The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS to to supply the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Norway’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II fighters. The contract is valued […]

Defense Industry

Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

October 26, 2021 GDC 0

The US and Australia have agreed on a rotational deployment of US aircraft in Australia, and the sustainment and maintenance programs that go with it – this involves both countries leaning on allied partners and […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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

October 8, 2021 GDC 0

At the request of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 successfully conducted the first ever landing of two F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo on October […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 3 4 5 … 8 »
  • India launched air strikes on multiple targets inside Pakistan

    May 7, 2025 0
    Nuclear rivals India and Pakistan clashed on Wednesday as India launched missile strikes on multiple locations in a Pakistan-controlled territory, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, according to Pakistani security officials. Pakistan Army [...]
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries opens first Southeast Asian office in Malaysia

    December 5, 2021 0
    Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday opened a new engineering and design office in Malaysia. Malaysia purchases three Anka drones from Turkish Aerospace IndustriesDateAugust 28, 2023Turkish TAI Offers Attractive Packages For Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

    December 1, 2020 0
    Washington (GDC) — Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday, local time, to let Israeli airliners cross its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates after talks between Saudi officials and White House senior adviser Jared [...]
  • Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

    February 22, 2022 0
    Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT equips 82 Bundeswehr helicopters of the type NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) with state-of-the-art self-protection technology. With its AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection System), HENSOLDT is supplying its latest generation of self-protection [...]
  • Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

    November 2, 2019 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 [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 Anti-air Missile.

    December 12, 2025 0
    Operators of the Nemesis Brigade delivered another devastating blow to russia’s air defenses, eliminating three high-value SAM systems in a single operation. Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strike destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 missile.DateNovember 4, 2025Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile [...]
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

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Central Asia

    Kazakh Air Force’s Su-30SME Crashed In Karaganda Region

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Commentator Admits J-35 ‘Knockoff F-35’ Fighter Limited to Seven-Minute Combat Operations.

  • Uncategorized

    Royal Thai Navy Receives Domestically Produced 155mm Howitzers.

  • Defense Industry

    India, A Booming Defense Market for USA, France and Israel

  • South Asia

    China Directly Assisted Pakistan with Satellite Intelligence, Air Defense Radar Coverage and Military Expert Advice During Recent Kashmir Conflict

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Wants Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Propulsion For Its Warships

  • Europe

    ‘The fish’s head is completely rotten’: Former FSB officer says Russian soldiers are unhappy with Putin and military top brass

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales to deliver TACTICOS CMS for Type 31 frigates of Royal Navy

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran Prepares Short-range Ballistic Missile Shipment To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Three More Rafale Fighters To Arrive In India On November 5

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli-made Barak-8 missile saved India’s skin

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and ARC Group Supplying British and French-made Electronics and Cockpit Display System to Rosoboronexport

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 and Korean Air awarded contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand.

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Europe

    Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

  • Air Platform

    Exposed: Export Variant Su-57E Borrows Radar, OLS From MiG-35 And Engine From Su-35

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Working on Plans to Evacuate Afghan Interpreters

  • Air Platform

    Boeing upgrades Apache version 6 with UAV and ship hunting capability

  • Americas

    Here’s why President Trump should stop helping unhelpful NATO, NORAD, AUKUS, Australia, Japan, and South Korea military allies.

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Deploys Response Group To Eastern Mediterranean To Support Israeli Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Entered 10km Into Bangladesh Without Resistance From Inept Bangladesh Army or BGB

  • Africa

    Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

    Swiss Army Short-listed BAE Systems Archer Howitzer

  • Europe

    Russia Might Run Out Of Ammo, Armored Vehicles And Shells Unless North Korea Supplies Russia With Ammo

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million to Buy 200 Indian-made TATA Hexa Sports Utility Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    China’s propaganda sells YLC-8B as an anti-stealth radar, but YLC-8B is a high-altitude anti-ballistic VHF radar.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian airfield housing 20 Su-34 aircraft in Rostov region

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Strikes Blew Up Russia’s Airbase And Su-34 Bombers Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration green light European allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan’s new Type 12 anti-ship missiles pointed at China

  • Europe

    Babcock Started Construction Of Second Type 31 Frigate

  • Europe

    Israeli space-age weapons of Azerbaijani military dismantles Russian-origin Armenian weapons

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!