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Americas

The US Marine Corps Declared First Operational F-35C Squadron

March 25, 2020 GDC 0

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar March 20, 2020. SFFOC is an […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Delivered 500th F-35 to the USAF

March 4, 2020 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 500th F-35 fighter, with the fleet also surpassing the 250,000 flight hour mark. The 500th example delivered is an F-35A that will serve with the Vermont Air National Guard, says […]

Europe

Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2020, armasuisse has issued the second request for proposal for new fighter aircraft to the government authorities where the four potential suppliers are located: Germany (Airbus Eurofighter), France (Dassault Rafale) and the USA […]

Europe

Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

February 2, 2020 GDC 0

Finland’s HX fighter programme to replace the Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 C/D Hornet has entered its evaluation phase with the country set to evaluate entrants from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Saab ahead […]

Europe

Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak signed a USD4.6 billion contract for 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft on 31 January at the 4th Training Aviation Wing Headquarters in Dęblin. This is the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Australian Air Force shifts training facilities to Australia

January 30, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has shifted a substantial amount of training for the Lockheed Martin F-35A to Australia, while still retaining a training presence in the USA reports Department of Defence, Australia. The […]

Air Platform

Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

The Australian Government’s multi-billion dollar Joint Strike Fighter program has reached a new milestone with seven F-35A Lightning II aircraft arriving at RAAF Base Williamtown. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said […]

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  • China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

    June 18, 2022 0
    China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the eastern coastal province of Fujian. CNS Fujian vs USS Ford: here’s why the USS Ford supercarrier is superior to CNS Fujian.DateNovember [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Four Multi-mission Surface Combatant For Hellenic Navy

    December 14, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.9 billion. Greece To Purchase American Multi-Mission [...]
  • NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

    November 30, 2022 0
    NATO has doubled down on its commitment to one day include Ukraine, a pledge that some officials and analysts believe helped prompt Russia’s invasion this year. NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To UkraineDateJanuary [...]
  • Japan to launch sixth generation fighter F-3 in 2031

    July 10, 2020 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — Japan plans to begin mass production of a cutting-edge, domestically developed sixth generation fighter jet in fiscal 2031, aiming to start deployment in 2035 when its fleet of aging F-2 planes is scheduled to be retired, [...]
  • India to ban imports of hundreds of military equipment

    August 11, 2020 0
    NEW DELHI (GDC) — India said Sunday that it will ban the imports of 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost local production and improve self-reliance in weapons manufacturing. Defense Minister Rajnath [...]
  • Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

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Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • Air Platform

    The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Americas

    Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

  • Europe

    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

  • C4iSR

    Egypt purchases Hensoldt TRML-4D AESA Surveillance Radar.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas Using Chinese-made A200 Rockets With 120km Range To Attack Israel

  • Europe

    British Government Pledged €3.8 Billion Military Aid To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • Europe

    Ukraine Intercepted All Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles In Recent Attack

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

  • Europe

    Leaked phone calls revealed Russian politician Akhmedov referred to Putin as “Satan” and “dwarf”

  • Americas

    US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

  • Europe

    Despite Economic Downturn, Greece Continues To Modernize Its Military

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Baykar Defense to Install Air-to-Air Missiles on Drones

  • Land Platform

    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received Two More FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Indigenous KSS III Submarine For Export Markets

  • Americas

    Fincantieri, VARD Marines, Thales offer Vigilance-class OPV design to Canada

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Australia to build support warehouse for Australian F-35A stealth jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Air Platform

    Bulgaria Received New F-16V Block 70 Aircraft

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Awarded Contract to Build Six Cape-class Patrol Boats for Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Armenia, Serbia will purchase Rafale jets and air defense system from France

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Middle East

    Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

  • Europe

    Greek and British companies have teamed up to offer unmanned surface vessels to the Hellenic Navy.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up the Russian Buk anti-air missile system using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 155mm Howitzers And Ammunition To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

  • Americas

    The US Army extends up-gunned Stryker ICV competition to August 2020

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Retires F/A-18 Hornet This Week

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Air Platform

    Watch Cool F-35 Onboard Aircraft Carriers

  • Americas

    Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Gabbard has been accused of parroting Russian propaganda

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $4.28 Billion Boxer Multipurpose Combat Vehicles Are Partly Effective

  • Europe

    South Korea offers KSS-III Submarines to Greece.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CIVMEC starts construction on new submarine rescue facility for RAN

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army deploys Mahindra light specialist vehicles in Chicken neck near Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deployed 5000 Troops near Indian Border

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