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  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit Russia’s Svetlyak-class patrol vessel in the Sea of Azov. Europe
  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Sweden’s Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine’s air combat with Russia. Air Platform
  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Armenia armed its Su-30 fighters with Iranian glide bombs as Russia failed to deliver missiles. Air Platform
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Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

January 23, 2026 GDC 0

Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force. As Finland, a NATO member since 2023, prepares to introduce […]

Air Platform

Finland Concludes Procurement of 64 F-35 Stealth Jets

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

Finland concluded the procurement contracts for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighters as the country plans to replace the capabilities of the Air Force’s Hornet fleet, which will be phased out by 2030. […]

Air Platform

Finland Ordered 64 Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets For $9.4 Billion

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

Finland has chosen U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighters to replace ageing F/A-18 combat jets and plans to order 64 planes with weapons systems in a $9.4 billion deal, the government said on Friday. […]

Air Platform

Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

The Finnish Defense Force (FDF) has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace the country’s ageing fleet of F/A-18 Hornets, and has proposed the deal to the country’s Ministry of Defense.  The decision was announced by Finnish news outlet, Iltalehti, which referred to […]

Defense Industry

Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

December 7, 2021 GDC 0

Finland is set to pick Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter jets in its 10 billion-euro ($11.3 billion) tender to replace soon-outdated warplanes that form a key defense pillar of Russia’s neighbour, according to a report […]

C4iSR

Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

April 7, 2021 GDC 0

Finland has been invited to have a role in the future capability development for an advanced new radar for Eurofighter which will secure the skies over Europe for decades to come.Jeremy Quin MP, the UK’s […]

Uncategorized

HX Programme: Saab offers Gripen E/F with advanced electronic attack platforms to Finland

August 29, 2020 GDC 0

Saab’s offering to Finland includes advanced Electronic Warfare systems, comprising of a newly developed Electronic Attack Jammer Pod and a decoy missile system learned GDC citing Jonas Hjelm, Senior Vice President and Head of Saab […]

Air Platform

Finish Air Force quietly drops Nazi swastika from its emblem

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

It was long a rather surprising choice of imagery for Finland’s Air Force Command – a swastika and pair of wings. The symbol will always be intrinsically linked with Nazi Germany and its crimes, even […]

  • Type 212CD submarine’s AIP will be game-changer for the Norwegian Navy

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  • Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

    October 20, 2023 0
    Russia has lost over 58,965 pieces of military equipment and weapons between destroyed and captured gear since it launched the invasion of Ukraine last year, according to Oryx, a military blog that records both sides’ [...]
  • Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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  • South Korea To Boost Defense Exports

    February 27, 2021 0
    South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is bidding to boost defence exports through a new military-validation initiative. South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX ProcurementDateFebruary 24, 2021South Korea Launches [...]
  • Russia’s Yuan Trading Come To Halt After China Restricts Currency Supplies

    October 22, 2024 0
    Russia’s central bank called for restraint in issuing corporate loans denominated in yuan after the country’s two biggest lenders urged action to alleviate a deficit of the Chinese currency. The banking sector should limit lending [...]
  • Ukrainian Special Forces Daring Raid In Snake Island Forced Russians To Surrender

    July 9, 2022 0
    Snake Island is a strategic rock in the northern Black Sea. Russia captured it in the opening hours of the Ukraine Invasion, but recently retreated after sustained Ukrainian attack. Now the Ukrainian flag is flying [...]
Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Russian Glorified Su-35 Failed to Track J-16 and J-10C in a Simulated Air Battle: PLAAF

  • South Asia

    Rape and Abduction by Bangladesh Military: An Account of Indigenous Bangladeshi Girl

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’e Tochka-U missile hit Russian apartment building in Belgorod

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce CV90 combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of MQ-9B Predator Drones To UAE

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish TB2 Drone Strike Killed Kurdish Leader in Syria

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • Europe

    314,290 Dead: Russia’s Third Mass Mobilization Is Imminent As Soldier’s Families Plan To Protest

  • Europe

    Occupied Crimea is within the reach of U.S.-supplied ground launched small diameter bomb  

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce Additional Super Hornet Block III For US Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Consortium aims to sale next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon to Austria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

  • Americas

    The President Biden would have only 12 minutes to decide nuclear launch-under-attack option

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Americas

    US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military hints about using new Grim-2 ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Romania plans to purchase Turkish Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel

  • Middle East

    “Russian-made S-300 and S-400 did not fire a single shot at Turkish and Israeli fighter jets and Drones”—Here’s Why

  • South Asia

    If Israel, UAE, Bahrain can make peace, why can’t India, Pakistan?

  • Americas

    Fincantieri allocates three U.S. Shipyards to build Constellation class frigates

  • Europe

    China is selling Russian knockoff military gear back to Russia

  • Air Platform

    France Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets in UAE to Protect Its Airspace.

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Cuts Steel for Fifth Hangor-class Submarine “PNS TASNIM”

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • Africa

    Russia Plans To Open Naval Base In Sudan derailing Sudan, Israel Peace Deal

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Secures First Export Contract for KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Inflation Killing Russian Economy And Manufacturing Industries

  • Middle East

    Halcon unveils anti-ship cruise missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump’s Executive Order to Freeze USAID Hit Hard on Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

  • Europe

    Latvia To Buy HIMARS Rocket Artillery From U.S.

  • Middle East

    France is negotiating the transfer of weapons from Arab countries to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Hamas talks about Islam, but its leaders steal billions of dollars in aid funds depriving Gazans of basics

  • Europe

    Italy’s Cavour aircraft carrier successfully completed exercise with F-35B

  • Europe

    Desperate Russian army is attaching wooden logs as armor with trucks and tanks

  • Europe

    Polish Huta Stalowa Wola Awarded Contract To Deliver Krab Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • C4iSR

    United States donated AN/PVS-14 night vision monoculars to Ukraine

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys U.S.-made Scorpion Mortar For The First Time

  • Europe

    Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected of the first use of long-range GLSDB

  • Europe

    A large number of Russian casualties related to alcohol abuse, British intelligence report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Americas

    US Navy Launched Trident II D5 Ballistic Missile in the North Atlantic, Amid Tension with Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

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