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Europe

German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

March 19, 2020 GDC 0

Germany’s biggest aerospace employee union, IG Metall has warned the country’s government that it risks jeopardising the entire European defence industry if it selects a US-built Super Hornet fighter to replace the Luftwaffe’s Panavia Tornado […]

Air Platform

MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force’s Options For New Fighter Jets

March 9, 2020 GDC 0

Unlike the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Fighter Jet Procurement Program or the Finland’s HX Programme, Indian Air Force MMRCA brings the different prospective to the competition. While the Canadian procurement programme is based […]

Europe

Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

February 19, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing has officially launched the flight evaluation phase of its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft for Finland’s HX fighter replacement programme, with three aircraft arriving at Tampere-Pirkkala Airbase north of Helsinki on 18 […]

Industry

Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

February 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Boeing wants to test and certify F/A-18 Super Hornet for ski-jump operations during the first quarter of 2020 before it can make a pitch for the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has elected to […]

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 […]

Americas

The RCAF comes full circle turn: Lockheed Martin F-35 firming as favorite for Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP)

January 25, 2020 GDC 0

Canada wants to buy 88 aircraft to replace its existing CF-18 Hornets as part of Future fighter capability project (FFCP). Canada began its investment in the F-35 program in 1997 under the Liberal government of […]

C4iSR

BAE Systems AN/ASQ-239 Advanced Electronic Warfare System

October 20, 2019 GDC 0

The F-35 Lightning II – detect and defeat ground-based and airborne threats while using electronic protection, support, and attack capabilities to advance its missions. The advanced high-tech feature is offered by AN/ASQ-239. The AN/ASQ-239 is […]

Europe

Germany Selects Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to Replace Aging Tornado

October 8, 2019 GDC 0

Since 2017, the German government has been actively looking to replace its aging fleet of Panavia Tornado aircraft to fulfill NATO commitment of strategic Nuclear missions. The Tornado aircraft that entered service in the 1970s […]

Air Platform

What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

September 28, 2019 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

September 19, 2019 GDC 0

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  • China places highest-ranking military generals under investigation.

    January 25, 2026 0
    The Chinese military’s top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVCDateJuly 19, 2020China dismissed top ranking army [...]
  • Australia launches dart rocket carrying radio frequency receiver for RAAF

    September 28, 2020 0
    The Department of Defence (DoD) in Canberra has announced that a dart rocket carrying a prototype radio frequency receiver for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was successfully launched to the edge of space on [...]
  • Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

    March 26, 2023 0
    Russia is unable to honor its arms delivery commitments to India because of the war in Ukraine, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said, placing a potential strain on New Delhi’s relationship with its largest defense [...]
  • Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

    November 6, 2021 0
    Boeing Australia said one of the two Loyal Wingman aircraft (Airpower Teaming System) taking part in separate flight missions at the Woomera Range Complex recently engaged its landing gear for the first time. The flight [...]
  • Ukraine successfully hit Russia with demestically developed ballistic missile

    June 10, 2025 0
    Ukraine has successfully test-fired a new domestically developed ballistic missile capable of striking targets nearly 300 kilometers away, destroying a Russian command post. Ukraine’s 500km range SAPSAN ballistic missile program could be a game changer [...]
  • RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

    September 1, 2020 0
    Thailand’s intention to buy two more submarines from China has run into vociferous resistance, with the country’s main opposition party questioning the need to go ahead with the acquisition against the backdrop of the economic slump caused [...]
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 […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Companies to Supply Engines for Turkey’s Altay Tank

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up a Russian training center in Prymorske

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

  • South Asia

    Tarique Siddique, DGDP and Sheikh Hasina embezzled $53 million from the Bangladesh army’s TATA MRAPs contract.

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Export Surpasses to $10 Billion in 2025.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Received $483 Million Contract To Produce Hellfire Air-to-ground Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ethnic Armies ‘Three Brotherhood’ Seized Control of Shan State Bordering with China

  • Europe

    Russian Pilots Complain in Tiktok Videos About Poor Working Conditions, Frostbite, No Food And No Water

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Drone Akinci Completes Another Flight Tests

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian factory manufacturing Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Europe

    Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pentagon Released China’s Missile Threat Updates That Leave Australia Vulnerable to Chinese Attacks

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with France to purchase Rafale fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Sweden, Germany and UK jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for artic operations

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones break world record by travelling 1,500 km to hit Russia’s oil refinery in Bashkiria

  • Europe

    German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

  • Europe

    Germany purchases Israeli-made PULS artillery rockets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai and Roslavl district

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar station

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Plans to Buy 24 JF-17 Block II Fighters

  • Europe

    Russia Retreats High-value Frigates And Warships From Crimea, Amid Intensified Drone Strikes

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Takes Delivery of First Domestically Built Corvette

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Stinger Missiles: Ukraine Shot Down 23 Ka-23 Attack Helicopters Since February 24

  • Africa

    Sanctions Hit Rostec, China Quietly Replaced Russia As Arms Exporter

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus Awarded Contract to Supply A330 MRTT Aircraft to Spain

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah stored $500 million in gold and cash in bunker under Beirut hospital

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan UMTAS Data Link System

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Delivers First Two Of Planned 32 AW149 Helicopters To Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • Middle East

    Moroccan Policemen Equipped with Israeli Tavor Rifles

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70/72: 5th Generation Technology in 4th Generation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s IDS Submarine to be Launched Ahead of Schedule

  • Europe

    Russia’s aerospace forces took control of Belarusian airspace after drone attacks on aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Saab to upgrade German Tornado’s radar warnering receiver

  • Europe

    Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

  • Air Platform

    UK Buys 14 Chinooks Helicopters Worth £1.4 Billion

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