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Dutch Navy selects Naval Group’s Barracuda class submarine with Tomahawk cruise missiles

April 17, 2024 GDC 0

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France is already preparing to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine

March 20, 2024 GDC 0

France is prepared to send an army to Ukraine, with roughly 2,000 service members deployed in the first stage. According to Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin, Paris plans to send an army […]

France will deploy troops to Ukraine’s front line to fight Putin’s troops: President Emmanuel Macron

March 9, 2024 GDC 0

French President Macron has warned he may send troops to Ukraine’s frontline if Putin launches another gruelling march on Kyiv. He dramatically claimed there should be “no more red lines” for France’s involvement – just […]

France to invest $15 billion in Rafale F5 and FCAS fighter jets programs

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

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Dassault Aviation Delivers Six Rafale Out Of Twelve To Croatia

February 25, 2024 GDC 0

Croatia has taken over formal ownership of the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft to be received from France. The Croatian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the development on 23 February, saying it now owns the first […]

Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

February 18, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a new long-term security pact with France, hours after securing a similar deal and aid from Germany. France and Ukraine signed a bilateral security agreement seeking to help Kyiv […]

France will supply AASM Hammer precision bombs to Ukraine

February 6, 2024 GDC 0

While the United States has been floundering in its goal to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with military assistance, France has stepped up its commitments to Ukraine and promised to provide a powerful new weapon. […]

French Army Ordered 109 Next-generation CEASAR Mk2 Howitzers

February 4, 2024 GDC 0

The French DGA procurement agency has confirmed an order for 109 advanced CAESAR Mark II Next Generation (NG) howitzers from Nexter, a subsidiary of KNDS. According to a press release from KNDS, the first delivery […]

Romania Cancels Warship Deal With France’s Naval Group

January 28, 2024 GDC 0

Romania’s defense ministry said late on Tuesday it has cancelled a long-delayed deal to buy four warships from French firm Naval Group after the company and a junior partner failed to meet a deadline to […]

French Air Force Placed Additional Order of 42 Rafale F4 Jets

January 22, 2024 GDC 0

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Sixth KF-21 Prototype Fighter Jet Joins KAI Test Programme

October 24, 2023 0

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Disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, Bangladesh demands India extradite her.

November 18, 2025 0

Cheers broke out as this ousted world leader was sentenced to be hanged, after months of testimony detailed how she ordered mass killings. Key points: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh [...]
Egyptian navy received fourth S-44 submarine

July 5, 2025 0

Egypt received the fourth German-made S-44 submarine at its Alexandria naval base on Monday, the Egyptian Navy announced. The model 209/1400 mod 4 sub was shipped from the German port city of Kiel. Thyssenkrupp Marine [...]
Airbus A400M Cleared For Caracals Refuelling

June 18, 2021 0

Airbus Defence & Space has completed the latest phase of an in-flight refuelling test campaign involving its A400M and a pair of combat search and rescue helicopters, and says certification approval for the tanker enhancement [...]
Biden Admin To Provide Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air System To Ukraine

July 1, 2022 0

US President Joe Biden is set to announce that the US is providing an advanced surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine, as well as additional artillery support, according to a person familiar with the matter, in [...]
Taiwan aimed its defence spending to counter a ‘total blockade’ by China

April 14, 2023 0

Taiwan’s defense spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a “total blockade” by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report. U.S. Prepares $20 [...]

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 […]