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Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

November 20, 2019 GDC 0

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed […]

South Asia

The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

September 21, 2019 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first multi-role combat aircraft Rafale from its manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France on Thursday 19 September 2019, defence sources said on Friday 20 September 2019 reports NDTV News. The jet will be formally handed over to […]

Air Platform

Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

August 29, 2019 LM Publications 0

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  • Thanks To Turkish Drone, GNA Regain Control of Libyan Capital Tripoli

    June 6, 2020 0
     In a major turn of events in a war that has killed more than 1,000 civilians, the internationally recognised government in Libya announced on Thursday that it had taken full control of the capital, dealing a significant, [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

    June 4, 2020 0
    The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a $26.7 million contract on June 1 to develop a structural modification for the F-35 strike fighter to improve its Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses capability (SEAD/DEAD). The retrofit design [...]
  • Gibbs & Cox showcased a new corvette design based off Taiwanese Navy’s Frigate.

    December 17, 2025 0
    In an exclusive interview with Naval News editor Xavier Vavasseur, Levi Catton of Leidos Gibbs & Cox showcased a new Corvette design based off their International Frigate, two variants of which are currently in production [...]
  • Kazakhstan buys 3 Turkish Anka UCAV: Report

    December 9, 2021 0
    Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will sell a total of three of its medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), Anka, to Kazakhstan, according to a media report. Turkey To Co-Produce Anka Drone With KazakhstanDateJune [...]
  • Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

    June 10, 2024 0
    Representatives from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and the Swedish Agency for Defense Materiel recently convened to discuss the timelines and conditions for the procurement of a batch [...]
  • After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

    September 29, 2021 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — China is facing consecutive blows in geopolitics and military tussles- first, Australia armed itself with nuclear-powered submarines as a part of the AUKUS deal with the UK and the US. And now, an increasingly resurgent Japan is also looking to arm itself [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s S-400 is a disgrace in Syria, says Brigadier General Abdolrahim Mousavi

  • Americas

    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese-made military hardware had no chance against powerful American military might.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rising Maritime Ambitions Of China, Where Does The West Stand?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab will manufacture Russia’s helicopter and jet killer RBS-70 NG in Ukraine.

  • Naval Platforms

    Rubin Design Bureau’s S-1000 Compact Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For Japan

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain to transfer 6 launchers for MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    The Iran war exposed Chinese clandestine involvement in Iran’s nuclear and missile projects. 300 Chinese ZTE and Huawei experts are dead in Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan Inks $50.7 Million Export Deal With Morocco For Koral-EW

  • Industry

    France will Revive India’s Kaveri Engine Program If India Orders 36 More Rafale

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

  • C4iSR

    The Thales-Raytheon AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Radar

  • Europe

    Humiliating Defeat: Putin’s Army Withdraws From Kherson City And Surrendering Areas

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • Europe

    Ukraine Thwarts 32 Russian Air Attacks Over Kyiv

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $14.2 Billion

  • Central Asia

    CSTO Member Armenia purchased Chinese WM-80 Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Europe

    Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft Crashed Due To Engine Fire

  • Cyber

    U.S. funds VPN firms to help Russians evade censors and access the truth about the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Israeli Aerospace Industries Delivered Autonomous Submarine to German Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal New Zealand Navy is struggling to manage its small fleet due to lack of funding

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator’s Structural Design Flaws Exposed in Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LIG Nex1 Completes Delivery Of KM-SAM To RoK Air Force

  • Europe

    Nexter And Thales To Deliver Next-gen Rapidfire CIWS To French Navy In 2023

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan receives Harpoon land-based missile systems

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Europe

    43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN, JMSDF, Royal Navy and US Navy Could Soon Face Chinese Type 055 Destroyer

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • Europe

    Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Japan will deploy space-based sensors to counter China.

  • Industry

    To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed another S-300 battery using Israeli-made LORA Tactical Missile

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy requests $3 billion to replenish 785 Tomahawk missiles.

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