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Air Platform

Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

February 15, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

November 6, 2025 GDC 0

US-China race for next-gen air dominance will be decided by innovation speed, not legacy strength – and China’s winning by a mile. Chinese fighter jets resemble a stealth jet, but beneath the surface, China lacks […]

Air Platform

Egypt Approved to Join Turkish KAAN Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Program

August 8, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

November 10, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

October 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkish Fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to take to skies in 2024

May 26, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkish TAI Needs Additional 6000 Skilled Workers To Start TFX Program

May 5, 2021 GDC 0

On Washington’s move to expel Ankara from the F-35 fighter jet programme, Kotil stated the project was not on TAI’s agenda and that Turkey’s TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU) was now more important than ever […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

January 25, 2021 GDC 0

Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured a three-year materials supply contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Under the deal, the German company will supply materials for KAI’s military and civilian aircraft programmes, it says. “The long-term agreement […]

Air Platform

Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

August 6, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet TFX is set to fly at twice the speed of sound in 2023, daily Habertürk reported on Dec. 15. The fighter jet’s development was activated in a major defense deal between TUSAŞ/TAI (Turkish […]

  • NATO Leaders Draw Up Ten Years Security Roadmap

    June 15, 2021 0
    Leaders of NATO countries at June 14’s summit will discuss the path that the military alliance will follow over the next decade against challenges such as China, Russia, and cyber threats. Turkey-US relations turn a new page: President ErdoganDateJune [...]
  • Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

    September 8, 2020 0
    The Commonwealth of Australia has released a Request for Information to industry for technologies that could lead to the replacement of the RAAF’s BAE Hawk 127 lead in fighter capability. The RFI was issued on [...]
  • Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

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  • Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

    December 1, 2020 0
    Moldova’s incoming president Maia Sandu has called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from a breakaway region at the border with Ukraine, reports BBC. Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia to send troopsDateFebruary 29, 2024Mad [...]
  • Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

    March 28, 2024 0
    Ukraine has lifted the veil on its covert military manufacturing, revealing the production of state-of-the-art artillery systems, including the NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzer, as showcased by the Ukrainian Armor company. In a rare glimpse into [...]
  • Analysis: J-10 (Jian 10) Vigorous Dragon Multirole Fighter

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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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine, Denmark Signs MoU On Developing Multipurpose Naval Vessel

  • Americas

    BAE Systems to delay delivery of Howitzers to US Army

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trinidad and Tobago Commissions Two Cape-class Patrol Boats

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine is developing a new supersonic missile, Bliskavka (“Lightning”)

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded $155 Million Contract To Upgrade Hobart-class Destroyers

  • Americas

    NATO to boost military expenditures in fiscal year 2021

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS destroys Russian S-300V4 Antey Surface-to-air Missile

  • C4iSR

    Sanctions buster: Russia imported guidance kits from American Honeywell, Advanced Navigation and German iMAR Navigation

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine unveils domestically developed 1,000km range Neptune cruise missile.

  • Europe

    President Alexander Lukashenko misses major state celebration, amid speculation of paralysis

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Chinese Man Seeking Political Asylum And Freedom In Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Boost Defense Exports

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers First 2 Eurofighter to Kuwait

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Air Platform

    Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

  • Americas

    Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use.

  • Industry

    ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For Adversary

  • Defense Industry

    Safran, HAL ink deal to develop helicopter engines in India

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Purchase Iron Dome Anti-artillery System And Spike Missiles From Israel

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU blew up Russia’s rail tunnel connecting China and carrying Chinese weapons to Russia

  • Air Platform

    AI & ML: US Air Force’s B-21 Raider Takes Technology One Step Ahead

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Buy 48 FA-50 Fighter Jets And 180 K2 Tanks From South Korea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan to produce 1200 new missiles for its frigate.

  • Americas

    Hanwha Signs Partnership Agreement with Five Canadian Companies For Patrol Submarine Project.

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets rely on German, Swiss, Japanese, Korean, American, French and Taiwanese components

  • South Asia

    Indian-made military hardware falling apart in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Bolivia, Armenia and the Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • South Asia

    Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Kosovo purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM, report

  • Europe

    Russian Military Cowardly Retreated From North-east Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

  • Europe

    Russian Buk Missiles Backfires And Hit Russian Troops Like Boomerang

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