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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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  • Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

    February 11, 2023 0
    Switzerland is close to breaking with centuries of tradition as a neutral state, as a pro-Ukraine shift in the public and political mood puts pressure on the government to end a ban on exports of [...]
  • Ukraine’s forces blow up Russia’s modernized T-90MS tank

    February 3, 2024 0
    Russia reportedly lost another T-90MS in Ukraine, its most advanced tank in service. Ukrainian forces blow up Russian T-90MS battle tankDateOctober 12, 2023Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tankDateMay 29, 2023Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers

    December 23, 2023 0
    Ukraine shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers over the southern front on Friday morning, its air force said. Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jetDateFebruary 18, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Chkalovsky air base near Moscow

    August 18, 2024 0
    Russia’s Chkalovsky air base in the Moscow region is reported to have been targeted by drones in an attack on Sunday night. Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air BasesDateDecember 25, 2024Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike [...]
  • Indonesia signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

    August 2, 2021 0
    Since the visit of the Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to Paris in January 2020, rumors emerged of a potential acquisition of Dassault fighter jets to renew the Indonesian Air Force fleet. In February [...]
  • Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

    May 11, 2021 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said that Turkey will not depend on imports when it comes to components used in many ammunitions, missiles and composite warheads, declaring that the country will manufacture these products [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Americas

    President Biden To Explore His Ancestors In Irish County Louth

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • Europe

    Russian Army General Fanil Sarvarov Killed in Car Bomb in Moscow.

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

  • Europe

    Denmark Bolsters Military Presence in Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions.

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Three A26 Submarines for Poland Worth $4.8 Billion.

  • Middle East

    Iran Financed, Trained, Provided Material Support And Authorized Hamas’s Attack On Israel To Sabotage Israel-Saudi Peace Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • South Asia

    After destroying Bangladesh’s democracy, India’s Modi is begging Bangladesh to export Indian goods to the US.

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Intercepts Kamikaze Drones using GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher.

  • Europe

    Russia Drops Bombs on Mariupol Drama Theatre

  • Air Platform

    Anti-Putin partisan shot down Russian Su-27 fighter jet over Belgorod

  • Americas

    World Braces For Brutal Trade War And Security Posture Changes As America Transitions To Trump Administration

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar buys C295W transport aircraft from Jordan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

  • Uncategorized

    North Macedonia Donates T-72 Tanks To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine plans to buy 48 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Multiple Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Using Stinger Shoulder-launched Missile

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s Kasta-2E2 Radar

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Europe

    Erdogan’s Duplicity: Putin’s Losses In Ukraine And Central Asia, Erdogan’s Win

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Relocates 24 F-16J Wild Weasel Electronic Warfare Aircraft in the Middle East from Germany.

  • Europe

    Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

  • Europe

    Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95 Million

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes Key Town Trifonova In Kherson As Russian Army Retreats

  • Defense Industry

    China’s FC-20CE To Participate Thailand’s F-16A/B Replacement Bid

  • Uncategorized

    US Army To Test Serbian 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Middle East

    U.S. Seized Iranian-backed Websites For Spreading Disinformation

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles From The U.S.

  • Americas

    Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Released A Video Depicting Destruction of S-400 and Topol-M

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman $2.3 Billion Maintenance Contract For LGM-30 Minuteman III

  • South Asia

    Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Received Avenger Air Defense System From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Russia’s close ally Belarus explores training opportunity with NATO

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • South Asia

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Russia’s S-24 Fencer Crashed In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi, Yakovlev and Mikoyan Design Bureau Ran Into Supply Chain Disruption Due to Sanctions

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