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China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

April 9, 2018 GDC 0

Janes defence magazine reports that China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group has launched the fourth and final Shadhinota-class (Type C13B) corvette named BNS Prottasha for the Bangladesh Navy (BN), according to a news report published on […]

Finish Company Patria Awarded Contract To Produce Nemo Navy Mortar Boat

October 5, 2024 0

Patria announced that the Royal Swedish Navy would strengthen its capabilities with eight new mortar vessels equipped with Patria NEMO Navy. Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled VehicleDateMarch 26, 2018Japan to begin assembly of Patria AMV XP [...]
US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

February 17, 2020 0

The Trump administration may move to block deliveries of General Electric and French Safran SA developed LEAP 1C jet engines to China amid renewed tensions over alleged technology theft, multiple sources said to be familiar [...]
Ukrainian fighter pilot says that he would sell his soul for only the Swedish-made Gripen.

November 2, 2025 0

Ukrainian fighter pilot says the Gripen is the only fighter in the world for which he’d sell his soul. A Ukrainian pilot called the Gripen the only jet “for which I am ready to sell [...]
The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

April 26, 2020 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) – The State Department has approved Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide spare parts and support of AH-64 Apache, Chinook and Blackhawk Helicopters of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an estimated [...]
ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

February 23, 2025 0

Singapore-based ST Engineering has partnered with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) to set up production capability for a new 8×8 amphibious multi-purpose armored vehicle in Kazakhstan. Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored [...]
Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

December 1, 2023 0

Russia has declined to comment on US claims that Iran could supply it with ballistic missiles. Ukraine said it shot down a “rare” Iran-built drone amid a barrage of attacks overnight. Ukraine Seized Fully Operational [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]