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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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  • Russia Stops Exporting T-90 Tanks As It Lost Astounding 65% Of Land Platforms In Ukraine War

    October 5, 2022 0
    In the last few days, photos and videos that have appeared on social media show an export version of the T-90 tank in Ukraine. Russia faces depleting armor reserves after six months of significant losses [...]
  • Azerbaijani President Accused Iran of Drone Attacks on Azerbaijani Airport.

    March 6, 2026 0
    Concerns are mounting about conflict with Iran spreading outside the Middle East and developing into a protracted, widespread war following an apparent Iranian attack on Azerbaijan. Overnight, a drone attack from Tehran hit an airport [...]
  • Indonesia purchased 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets from Qatar worth $800 million

    June 18, 2023 0
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  • Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

    February 15, 2026 0
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  • Russia will deliver North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for more troops

    December 10, 2024 0
    Russia will provide North Korea with fighter jets in exchange for the thousands of troops Pyongyang has reportedly sent to support Moscow’s war against Ukraine, the head of the United States’ Pacific forces said. North [...]
  • Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

    August 29, 2024 0
    Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has extended an olive branch to Bangladesh’s newly appointed interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. He was eager to collaborate and enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations.  [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines.

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye Russia: Armenia will exit the CSTO treaty and declare itself a neutral country

  • Americas

    Maxar cuts Ukraine’s access to critical satellite imagery

  • C4iSR

    NATO Sets Out Future Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Massive Explosion: British-made Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Russian Missiles Storage In Occupied Port City

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine shot down five Russian aircraft using Patriot PAC3 missiles

  • Europe

    Retired Ukrainian General Predicts Ukraine Will Recapture Crimea By Early 2023

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the Philippines

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Germany Takes Step To Clear Turkish Request To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy’s HS Kimon Started Sea Trials

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to arm Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones with bigger warheads and smarter technology

  • Europe

    BAE Systems started design work of successor to Astute-class submarines

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Middle East

    China’s L-15 advanced jet trainer showcased at Dubai Airshow

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Build It’s Own Stealth Sixth-generation X-2/F-3 Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down A Su-30 Fighter Jet, Reports Sky News

  • Americas

    Sweden Approves $1.6 Billion Territorial Air Defense Program to Protect Cities and Infrastructure.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Disabled S-400 Dud: Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile’s Command Post

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bradley IFV is destroying Russia’s T-90 tanks and MT-LB IFV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Plans To Halt Arms Sale To UAE And Saudi Arabia For Violating Human Rights

  • Americas

    Kratos Defense Unveiled Low-cost Cruise Missile.

  • Europe

    Drone Footage Shows Putin’s Troops Surrendered To Ukraine’s Drone

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo delivers new, more powerful AESA radar for British Typhoon fighter jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Europe

    Putin appointed Russian staff fleeing Kherson oblast in fear of Ukrainian counteroffensive

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • Air Platform

    U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary group shot down Russia’s airborne command post aircraft and electronic warfare helicopter during mutiny

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Leaves Home Port For Combat Trials

  • Infantry Weapons

    Textron Systems’ cased-telescoped (CT) weapons and ammunition systems

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • Europe

    Ukraine hits Russian shipyard in Crimea port, destroying cruise missile carrier the Askold

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $500 drones fitted with grenade destroying Russia’s $4.3 million T-90M tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s DRDO Test Fires Extended-range Pinaka MBRL Rocket

  • South Asia

    Tata, Lockheed Martin bring new cutting-edge aerospace technology to India

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