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Naval Platforms

Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

June 9, 2020 GDC 0

Photos of the Shenyang J-31 twin-engine fifth-generation fighter jet, have been frequently released on Chinese social media since May, leading to considerable speculation that the aircraft could be set to enter service in the PLA […]

Air Platform

China aiming Turkey as the potential export customer of the FC-31: report

June 2, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey is considering purchasing China’s FC-31 to fulfill shortfall of fighter jet, as Turkey seems determined to retain the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, Weihutang, a military column affiliated with China Central Television, reported on […]

Air Platform

China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress

May 27, 2020 GDC 0

New photos of a prototype FC-31, China’s second type of stealth fighter jet, have been appearing frequently on Chinese social media since May, years after disappearing from the public eye. Now painted in a silver […]

Air Platform

China unveiled scale model of F-35 copycat FC-31

May 15, 2020 GDC 0

The FC-31, China’s second fighter jet following the J-20, recently revealed photos of a scale model of the aircraft painted with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) insignia, a move military observers said suggested the […]

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  • RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

    July 25, 2020 0
    Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft and more than 150 RAAF personnel have deployed to Guam to join exercises with the Royal Australian Navy and the United States. An Air Task Unit made up of [...]
  • Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

    May 4, 2024 0
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  • Israeli Air Force Long-Range Refueling Drill In Preparation Of Iran Strike

    August 17, 2024 0
    In apparent preparations for a potential strike in Iran, the Israeli Air Force yesterday conducted a long-range refueling exercise. Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?DateJuly 7, 2021Israeli Air Force Will Upgrade [...]
  • Hellenic Aerospace Industries Upgrades Greek F-16 To Viper Standard

    May 31, 2021 0
    January 17 2021 can be marked as a historic day for the Greek Aerospace Industry (HAI) as it is when the the first test flight of an upgraded F-16 VIPER version took place. Hellenic Air [...]
  • Israel Approves Sending Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile And Spike NLOS To Ukraine By Estonia

    May 5, 2022 0
    Israel will send Ukraine helmets and bulletproof vests for medical teams and first responders, Minister of Defense Benny Gantz told his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday. Ukraine Formally Requests To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air MissilesDateOctober [...]
  • Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light Tank

    July 4, 2021 0
    Myanmar army has developed a new 105 mm light tank based on the chassis of Russian-made 2S1 tracked self-propelled howitzer fitted with a new Chinese-made two-man turret armed with one 105 mm cannon. A picture of the [...]
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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  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Purchasing Add-on Seeker For Ukraine’s JDAM-ER

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Establishes Defense Industry Fund

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Starts Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanstions on Russia: Chinese Banks Limit Borrowing Capacity Of Russian Banks

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Israeli Air Strikes Have Damaged Iranian Missile Bases and Air Fields

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The Ultimate Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South Korea

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Middle East

    Historic first flight from Israel to UAE flies directly over Saudi Arabian airspace

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • Americas

    Nexter Proposes Ceasar Howitzer For US Army

  • Air Platform

    India Orders 83 HAL Tejas Worths $6 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • Europe

    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

  • Europe

    China Launches 10th Type 055 Destroyer, Increases Production At Dagushan

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling Missiles

  • Industry

    AMRA Submits Proposals For RAN’s Magnetic Treatment Facility

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radar

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin meets with commanders as Ukraine advanced in Kursk region

  • Middle East

    Israelis are armed to the teeth, ready to fire at Hamas terrorists

  • Europe

    Ukraine gains foothold in Belgorod as Chechen units surrender to Ukrainian forces

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

  • Europe

    Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Deployed Ten Thousand Troops And Artillery Near Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British And American Nationals Fighting Alongside Anti-coup Myanmar’s Rebels

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit scores order for four davits for evolved Cape-class OPVs

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine focused on destroying Russian radars before the F-16 delivery

  • Air Platform

    Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye says Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan are interested in buying Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The MBDA AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Crews Will Be Trained On Astute-class HMS Anson Submarine

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    China’s Foreign Ministry Refuted Pakistan’s Claim That J-10C Were Used in India-Pakistan War

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23 failed in the Ukraine war, but that didn’t stop Kim Jong Un from having a photo opportunity with the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries To Fulfill Orders In 2021

  • Industry

    Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

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