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South Asia

India withdraws from FGFA or Su-57 (PAK FA) project

April 21, 2018 GDC 0

The Janes reported citing Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that Indian Air Force is pulling out of 11 years old collaboration of a Fifth-gen fighter jet with Russia. The Indian Air Force always questions […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

March 24, 2018 LM Publications 0

Currently, American-made fifth-genration fighter jet F-35 are fully operational with USAF, RAAF and IAF inventory. The Chinese J-20 was reported to have entered service with the PLAAF. The J-20 even conducted a flyover during a […]

Industry

Chinese Military Aviation Industry

March 17, 2018 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia’s new Su-57 jet exposed as a fraud by IAF–Russia cancelled the production of the Su-57 fighter jet

February 3, 2018 GDC 0

Key Points Moscow boasted it had a new world-beater. The Su-57 stealth fighter. It was smart. It was sneaky. It was lethal. Turns out, it’s none of those things. Engine troubles. Questionable stealth. The abandonment […]

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  • Italy Signed Agreement with Turkish HAVELSAN to Develop Unmanned Surface Vessel for Italian Navy.

    May 23, 2026 0
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  • F-35 Stealth Jet Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test.

    May 30, 2026 0
    The test paired the airborne MQ-20 with an F-35 on the ground, allowing the fighter pilot to relay commands to the unmanned aircraft via a tablet-based cockpit interface. Boeing’s MQ-25 T1 becomes the first drone [...]
  • Taiwanese plane maker AIDC to open F-16 MRO facility in Taiwan

    October 28, 2020 0
    A Taiwanese plane maker will on Friday open a maintenance centre for F-16 fighter jets in collaboration with US defence contractor Lockheed Martin, the first such facility in the Indo-Pacific, as tensions across the Taiwan Strait [...]
  • Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

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  • Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

    February 28, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian military shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, the commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk, said. Russia lost Su-34 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in a [...]
  • Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

    May 13, 2025 0
    India has reportedly used SCALP-EG cruise missiles in recent airstrikes on Pakistani territory, with photographic evidence and local sources emerging that suggest the French-origin missiles were used in precision attacks. Images shared across social media [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Canada began construction of Quick Reaction Alert facility in Quebec

  • Middle East

    Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly met with the UAE President, Mohammed Bin Zayed, in Dubai during the Iran War.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain purchases four Patriot missile batteries worth $1.7 billion.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Czech Republic to buy 52 Nexter Caesar Howitzers

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Air Force’s LITENING targeting pod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare Vehicles

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s FP-9 Ballistic Missile Will Hit Putin’s Energy Infrastructure in Late 2026.

  • Civil Aviation

    Boeing Delayed Delivery Of 737 MAX To Ryanair

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Delivers IRIS-T Anti-air System’s Fire Control Radar To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Acquires South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • South Asia

    Australian Federal Police Investigating Corrupt Bangladesh High Commission Officials for Issuing Fake Passports to Rohingya Refugees

  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Air Force Using Chinese-made FTC-2000G Ground Attack Aircraft To Bomb Civilians

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • Middle East

    Chinese Foreign Minister Criticised Israel For Defending Its Sovereignty

  • Europe

    Russia sends the 1950s BTR-50 vehicles to the frontline, a sign Russia is running out of platforms

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 – The Modern Marvel Of Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal New Zealand Navy is struggling to manage its small fleet due to lack of funding

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 60 Heavy-lift Chinook Helicopters For Bundeswehr

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Europe

    BAE Systems started design work of successor to Astute-class submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan confirms fielding of new 400km range ASM-3A air-to-surface missile

  • Americas

    Canada Suspends Export Of L3Harris Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • Industry

    France will Revive India’s Kaveri Engine Program If India Orders 36 More Rafale

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s MQ-25 T1 becomes the first drone to refuel aircraft mid-air

  • Europe

    South Korea’s new KF-21 fighter jet passes AESA radar test

  • Middle East

    UK, Qatar To Operate Joint Hawk T2 Training Unit

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

  • Industry

    Russian Rosoboronexport registered its trademark abroad

  • Defense Industry

    Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Defense Industry

    Japan to jointly develop sixth generation fighter with the UK

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

  • Americas

    Argentine Army Received First Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Middle East

    Navantia Begins Sea Trials of Saudi Corvette ‘Al-Jubail’

  • Middle East

    Iranian General Abolfazl Alijani Killed In Syria

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Air Platform

    Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

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