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Air Platform

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup pushNew capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed one of Iran’s air defense systems in a precision strike, eliminating a Russian-made S-300PMU2 battery, according to a video released by the Israel Defense Forces on April 7, 2026. […]

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

Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

An Israeli F-35I downed an Iranian YAK-130 in the first fighter jet dogfight of the war, the IDF announced at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Russian-made YAK-130 started production in the 1990s. It is […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Deploys 200 Fighter Jets and Dropped 1200 Bombs in Iran.

March 2, 2026 GDC 0

Roughly 200 fighter jets participated in Israel’s widespread airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the Israeli military said, calling the attack the largest air operation in its history. The Israeli fighter jets dropped hundreds of bombs […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

February 18, 2026 GDC 0

The Times of Israel reported that Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet now carries range-extending fuel tanks that preserve its low observable profile. The claim signals Israel’s push to secure independent long-range strike […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

December 17, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Iranian State TV Admitted Its Wartime Claim of Shooting Down Israeli F-35 Jet Was AI-generated.

December 11, 2025 GDC 0

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has officially admitted its wartime claim of shooting down Israeli F-35 jets was false. Head of IRIB Peyman Jebelli said the reports were “not reliable” and “damaged our credibility,” adding: “We […]

Anti-air Missiles

Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

July 30, 2025 GDC 0

According to information published by the Iranian media outlet Birun.info, on July 26, 2025, the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense missile system was reportedly tested under operational conditions for the first time in Iran. The […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force’s F-35I stealth jet destroyed Iran’s Matla-ul-Fajr stealth-tracking radar system

June 24, 2025 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces have released footage showing an airstrike on an Iranian Matla-ul-Fajr radar system, a mobile VHF-band radar designed for early warning and airspace surveillance. The strike was part of ongoing Israeli operations […]

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  • Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

    October 13, 2020 0
    A strategic cooperation agreement was signed Thursday between leading Turkish defense industry company Havelsan and TR Motor, a firm tasked with developing the turbofan jet fighter engine for Turkey’s TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU). Havelsan, [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Shot Down Four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles

    August 14, 2023 0
    On the morning of 11 August, the Russian Federation launched four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian defense troops were able to shoot down four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with [...]
  • Turkish TB2 Drone Strike Killed Kurdish Leader in Syria

    October 22, 2021 0
    Turkey struck Syrian position using Bayraktar TB2 drones reported Turkish newspaper TRD. The drones are said to have flown initially near the Syrian-Turkish border or over areas controlled by the Turkish military; however, the drones [...]
  • Danish Navy Seized Chinese Bulk Carrier Yi Peng For Sabotaging German, Swedish and Finnish Submarine Cables

    November 21, 2024 0
    Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 remains stopped in the Danish Straits with a Navy patrol ship in close proximity. The vessel is suspected of being involved in the damage of two subsea communication cables [...]
  • International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

    January 13, 2020 0
    Transparency International Russia cites unreported conflict of interest as one of the main preconditions for corruption in the defense industry. To illustrate the corruption potential of the conflict of interest they use the case discussed [...]
  • The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

    April 14, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON DC (GDC) – Boeing just landed a massive $1.5 billion order for 18 aircraft from the US Navy for an aerial patrol plane capable of sinking ships, the P-8 Poseidon. With the order valued [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to Display TFX Mockup, Hurjet and Drones in Singapore Air Show

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • Air Platform

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

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan and Bangladesh’s military purchase Turkish military-grade DS200T series hybrid PBX systems.

  • Americas

    South Korea offers comprehensive bid to win Canada’s patrol submarine project.

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays the keel of First San Antonio class Flight II LPD

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Hurjet light combat aircraft enters ground testing

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Counter Anti-ship Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    The Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer Motor Sich From Chinese Skyrizon

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Indra complete the first Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar upgrades

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils New K-NIFV Next-gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Air Platform

    Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian Navy

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Delivers First ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar to UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military Showcases Preparedness Of Asymmetric Warfare Against China

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR O+ Missile Successfully Completes Test Firing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s nuclear submarines welcome to dock in Singapore

  • Africa

    Senegal awarded Piriou a contract to build three OPV58 S

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

  • Air Platform

    C-27J Next Generation Strategic Airlift Aircraft

  • Europe

    CZ Group Unveils BREN 3 Assault Rifles at IDET 2025 in Brno

  • Europe

    U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases 3,266 Brimstone 3 missiles for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan navy’s fourth and final Milgem-class corvette hits the water in Karachi

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Su-35 Fighter Jet In Kherson, 28th Su-35 Downed In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Japanese F-2 gets new ASM-3 anti-ship missiles

  • Air Platform

    Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Europe

    Greek Submarine And Helicopter Are On The Hunt For Turkish Submarine

  • Civil Aviation

    EU Imposed Sanctions On Belarus For Intercepting Ryanair By Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese J-10 jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy’s Sea Hawk helicopter above international waters

  • Uncategorized

    ASC Shipbuilding Laid Keel Of Australia’s 2nd Arafura-Class OPV

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • Europe

    Simultaneous Explosions Rocked Russian Cities Destroying Military Base, Gunpowder And Iskander Missile Factories

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Four Countries Reject Su-57E, Except Myanmar

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