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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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  • Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

    August 21, 2020 0
    Supported by Sweden, Saab partnered with Brazillian Embraer and manufactured Gripen E fighters in Brazil for the Brazilian Air Force. The Saab Group will produce up to 72 Gripen E/F for Brazil. The current contract [...]
  • Turkey Offered Peaceful Resolution Of Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan Conflict

    May 3, 2021 0
    Turkey on Saturday offered support for the peaceful settlement of recent tensions between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan due to a border conflict. Turkey Offers Bayraktar TB2 Drones And MLRS To KyrgyzstanDateMay 5, 2021Amid Tensions, Kyrgyzstan and [...]
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

    August 19, 2024 0
    According to The Washington Post, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lobbied President Joe Biden, Washington toned down its criticism of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The former PM’s strained relationship with the U.S. has fed [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

    June 6, 2026 0
    The JF-17 Blunder (jointly developed by Pakistan and China) is a relatively low-cost, politically alternative multirole fighter, but it has been associated with several reported issues throughout its service life. It’s important to separate verified [...]
  • Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

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  • Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

    December 13, 2022 0
    Sunday’s report out of Ukraine revealed that the headquarters of a prominent Russian mercenary group had been heavily damaged in an attack, dealing another setback to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s increasingly beleaguered invasion. U.S. designates [...]
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 […]

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  • Europe

    Chancellor Scholz Draw A Line On Sand Regarding Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Air Platform

    Russian specialty: A RuAF pilot crashes L-39 light attack aircraft in Krasnodar killing himself

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded $1.20 billion contract to produce 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Europe

    Romania purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Worth $715 million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S.-made AGM-114 Hellfire Fragmentation Found In Enerhodar, Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iranian anti-air missile convoy destroyed while escaping Tehran

  • C4iSR

    Thales SMART-S 3D Radar

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • Americas

    Canada to purchase Australian-made over-the-horizon radar JORN system, ditching American Raytheon

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers shot down Chinese-manufactured Mugin-5 drone using AK-47 rifle

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Working on Plans to Evacuate Afghan Interpreters

  • Air Platform

    Production Variant Su-57’s Screws, Welding and Rivets Are Exposed At Zhuhai Airshow

  • South Asia

    Video shows saboteurs blew up Wagner mercenary group’s military base

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks to repeat its drone success story for unmanned ground vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted Fourth AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Bans Arms Export To Myanmar Junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Maritime Aggression: Chinese Carrier Group Conducts Naval Exercise In Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    First FDI frigate built by Naval Group for Hellenic Navy hits the water

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Develops Local Manufacturing Capabilities As It Inducts New Akinci Drones

  • Middle East

    Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone struck an Israeli oil tanker

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary boss says Ukraine makes gains in Bakhmut; Kyiv says counteroffensive yet to begin

  • Air Platform

    The Wing Loong II / ID Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • Americas

    Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Suspends Aids And High-level Contacts With Myanmar’s Junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $299 Million Contact To Build Combat Vehicles

  • Americas

    Australian And American Super Hornets To Receive Next-gen Airborne Jammer

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Europe

    Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $504 Million Contact To Build 12 MH-60R Helicopters For Australian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Indra complete the first Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar upgrades

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down 52 Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv using German-made Gepard anti-air gun

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

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