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Air Platform

China’s FC-31 Carrier Based Fighter Jet Shortcomings Impede PLA Navy’s Operations

May 28, 2025 GDC 0

Like China’s other jets, the FC-31 has shortcomings that keep it from matching its US counterparts. China was plagued by engine problems, as apparent in the recent Kashmir skirmish, when one of its J-10Cs’ engines […]

Air Platform

China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

November 13, 2024 GDC 0

The new J-35A fighter jet is Airshow China’s star. Every two years, the southern city of Zhuhai showcases Beijing’s civil and military aerospace sector. The J-35A is lighter than China’s existing model, the J20, and […]

Air Platform

China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

April 22, 2022 GDC 0

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  • The PRC to spend $202 billion on defense in fiscal year 2021

    July 19, 2021 0
    The People’s Republic plans to spend the equivalent of about $202 billion on defence in fiscal year 2021. In recent years, the country has developed and produced off a range of advanced missile systems, aircraft [...]
  • Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

    July 18, 2023 0
    Russia’s central bank is expected to hike rates to 8% on Friday, increasing the cost of borrowing for the first time in over a year as the rouble’s sharp slide adds to inflation pressure, a [...]
  • Bangladesh DGFI Operates Uyghur-style Secret Detention And Solitary Confinement Facilities In Dhaka

    August 22, 2022 0
    Dhaka, Bangladesh (GDC) – With amazing Video research report a Bangladesh-focused Sweden-based news has revealed the possible location of a secret prison where victims of enforced disappearance are being held in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Army (Thief) [...]
  • Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

    October 12, 2023 0
    Soldiers from a celebrated Israeli special forces unit are readying to rescue hostages shifted to Gaza, reports say. The Sayeret Matkal, modelled on the British Special Air Service (SAS) regiment, has been placed on standby [...]
  • Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

    April 22, 2024 0
    Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the front lines in Ukraine by the beginning of June, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky’s comment, which was made during a press conference [...]
  • Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

    July 16, 2025 0
    Czech defense innovator AgentFly Technologies unveiled the Gorgon X8, a heavy-lift unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed for tactical logistics and precision strike missions. This advanced drone addresses the evolving needs of modern warfare, offering enhanced [...]
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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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Ukraine sinks Russian ship as Moscow accused of forcible deportations from Mariupol

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Mid-range Capability System To U.S. Army

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    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Security Systems Contract For Sydney Opera House

  • Air Platform

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

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives updated KORAL electronic attack system

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Americas

    Top 40 Global Defense Spenders

  • Europe

    U.S. intelligence assesses Russia lost nearly 87% of the total committed personnel in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured strategic town Klishchiivka near Bakhmut as Russian soldiers flee

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    Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles

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    Iran abandons Houthis under relentless US bombardment

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • Europe

    Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

  • Europe

    German Police Arrested Man For Supply Engines Worth $3 Million For Russian Orlan-10 Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

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    Myanmar Junta Dropped Bombs On Kachin Independence Army Position Using Su-30SME

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI unveils Scorpius electronic warfare system for multi-threat countermeasures

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome.

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    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • Europe

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  • South Asia

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon to deliver new Patriot missile defense systems to Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

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    Turkish Air Force wants to fly KAAN, Eurofighter and F-16V Block 70 Jets

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    Pakistan Navy Conducts Flight Test of Homegrown SMASH SLBM

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    Malaysian police will investigate senior army officers for corruption and abuse of powers

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian Voronezh-DM early warning radar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

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  • Europe

    Turkish Havelsan Test Fires Kamikaze Drone From BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle

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    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

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  • C4iSR

    Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli Radar

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    Jakarta is negotiating with the US to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

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    South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-21 Fighter Jets

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