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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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  • Hensoldt and Dronamics will develop unmanned airborne intelligence, Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance solution.

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  • Putin Sacks General Lapin, Later Found General Lapin Dead In Moscow River

    November 4, 2022 0
    One of Vladimir Putin’s top generals has reportedly been sacked amid wild speculation over his fate. Reports that the body of Alexander Lapin, a decorated general who led Russian troops in Syria and, this year, [...]
  • Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?

    January 12, 2020 0
    The Russian-made Buk, Pantsir-S1, Pechora, Tor-M1, S-300 and S-400 missiles have never been supplied with IFF transponder that fulfill the operational requirements of a specific country where missiles are used. This is exactly why Turkish [...]
  • Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

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  • Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission Seized $200,000 From Lieutenant General Saiful Alam’s Residence

    March 3, 2025 0
    The Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized 24.5 million taka (US$200,00) from the house of former DGFI director general Lt Gen Saiful Alam at the cantonment. Bangladesh reshuffled key Army positions to replace scandal riddled [...]
  • Sikorsky To Upgrade HH-60W Helicopters Of US Air Force

    February 13, 2021 0
    The US Air Force (USAF) is to contract Sikorsky to upgrade its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter to improve on the 2012 requirements baseline. US Air Force Receives First Jolly [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

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 […]

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    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike blew up Russia’s major oil depot in Makiivka

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Hungary boosts air defense capability with NASAMS anti-air system

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal New Zealand Navy Test Fires Penguin Missile for the First Time

  • South Asia

    India recruited and deployed 100,000 RAW agents in Bangladesh to control ousted Sheikh Hasina regime

  • C4iSR

    Thales Bushmaster Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Europe

    Massive explosions rip through Russian air base in Crimea as Ukraine launches ten ATACMS missiles

  • Europe

    Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Test-fires Gabriel V Anti-ship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anti-Chinese Sentiment Rises in Myanmar as China Fears $1.5 Billion Myanmar-China Gas Pipeline Sabotage

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • C4iSR

    Armenian, Syrian and Libyan War Proved That The Russian Air Defense Systems Overrated Useless In An Actual Combat

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon to deliver new Patriot missile defense systems to Romania

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

  • Air Platform

    Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand for surplus UK Hercules

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kuwaiti Air Force’s H225M Helicopters Equipment Exocet Anti-ship Missiles

  • Middle East

    Tehran dumps Russian Su-30SME and MiG-35 in favor of Chinese J-10C fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Stepping Up B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Testing And Production

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad planned ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, leaked FSB document

  • South Asia

    India set to acquire 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator-B HALE UAV from US worths $3 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

  • South Asia

    60,000 Rohingya Refugees Entered in Bangladesh in Last Two Months As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Air Platform

    Peruvian Air Force Short-list Rafale F4, Saab Gripen And F-16V Block 70 For 24 Fighter Jets Requirements

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Air Platform

    India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Counterbattery Zoopark-2 Radar In Avdiivka

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Using AIM-132 ASRAAM Missile As Ground-launched Anti-air Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Belgorod using HIMARS rocket artillery

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Australia

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia launches two PC-40 class patrol boats

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

  • Europe

    Damen Awarded Contract To Build Multi-Purpose Vessel For Portuguese Navy

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s $50 billion dollars Short-fin Barracuda submarine is nine months behind the scheduled delivery date

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    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Air Platform

    Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces landed in Crimea for covert operations

  • Air Platform

    Germany Blocks Turkish Request To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets

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