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France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

France has ordered the development of an ASTER/MICA VL multi-layer version of the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system. The system is being developed in cooperation with Italy and is intended to strengthen capabilities deployed […]

Europe

France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army.

February 6, 2026 GDC 0

France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According […]

Air Platform

Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. The aircraft is part of Paris’ efforts to integrate next-generation capabilities into […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

January 10, 2023 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

European OCCAR Awarded Contract For French MAST-F Missile

May 12, 2021 GDC 0

The European OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) as Contracting Authority, representing the government of France, has agreed a contract with MBDA France for the development, production and initial in-service support phases of the MAST-F […]

Europe

France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) successfully conducted a test firing of an M51 nuclear strategic ballistic missile without a warhead from the Landes site of DGA Missile Tests today. Florence Parly, Minister of […]

Europe

23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

On April 21, the 60th anniversary of the 1961 attempted French military putsch in Algiers, 23 retired generals published an open letter to the government in the neofascist website Valeurs Actuelles . The letter is […]

Europe

Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

March 30, 2021 GDC 0

The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). The SAMP/T is […]

Africa

Morocco Ordered 30 Ceasar Self-propelled Howitzers

November 29, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Moroccan Army will procure 30 French-made Nexter CAESAR 155mm 6×6 self-propelled howitzers. The Army Recognition website reported that Morocco confirmed the acquisition in an article published in the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces magazine […]

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  • Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

    May 7, 2020 0
    The first Suffren Class attack submarine has begun sea trials. It represents a step-change for the French Navy, officially known as the Marine Nationale. France already operates a nuclear-only submarine force, which places it on [...]
  • Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    March 8, 2023 0
    Sweden announced it would send CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, Archer artillery systems and NLAW anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said. At a press conference, Prime Minister said his government had agreed on [...]
  • Australia’s A$90 Billion Contract with Naval Group to build Submarines Has Collapsed

    March 2, 2021 0
    The submarine deal France proudly called ‘the Contract of the Century’ appears to have collapsed, learned GDC citing Independent Australia newspaper. Australia’s Ministry of Defence recommended the three contenders for the competitive evaluation process, and it picked [...]
  • Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

    August 19, 2023 0
    The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Sweden Donates 51 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To UkraineDateFebruary 16, 2023Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to UkraineDateMarch [...]
  • Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashed in Rostov region, Pilots killed

    March 14, 2022 0
    On March 8, a helicopter crashed in the Zernogradsky district of the Rostov region, killing both crew members. Russian Air Force’s Non-combat Losses During The Ukraine War Accounts 84 AircraftDateAugust 26, 2023Ukraine shoot down a [...]
  • Russia orders evacuation from Belgorod region amid Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk region

    August 12, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s forces appear to be digging trenches, other fortifications and a field hospital inside Russia’s Kursk region in a sign that Kyiv is planning to stay. Ukraine gains foothold in Belgorod as Chechen units surrender [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Putin’s favorite T-90M tanks with artillery trikes

  • Air Platform

    F-35B Is A Vital Asset To Counter China, Says U.S. Air Force

  • Europe

    French Offers Line Of Credit For Rafale Jets Proposal To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Boeing Awarded $3.1 Billion Contract To Produce KC-46A Tankers For Israeli And U.S. Air Force

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    JL-3 Missile: The Chinese Military Becomes Nuclear Triad

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese Kh-31/YJ-91 anti-radiation missile

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

  • Africa

    Senegal moving forward with its acquisition of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

  • Europe

    Germany’s Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue F126 warship deal, says FT.

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace set to build armored vehicle factory in Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Middle East

    Israeli Could Strike Iran As It Struck Iraqi And Syrian Nuclear Reactor

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Europe

    Russians queues at money exchange as new U.S. sanctions forced Russia to halt transaction in dollars and euros

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed Again: Ukraine Blew Up Russian Military’s HQ in Kherson Using UK-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Shared Knowledge and Weaknesses of Su-30MKI To Japan’s Self Defense Forces

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine War, Diminished of Black Sea Fleet and Destroyed Shipyard Sent Russian Navy Back to 1990s

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Russian Rescue Tugboat With British-made Brimstone Anti-ship Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile System

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones hit NATO member Latvia and Romania

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • Naval Weapons

    South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • C4iSR

    An In-depth Look at GaN Based AESA Radar

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

  • Europe

    Multiple MAGURA V5 sea drones exploded in Sevastopol and Kerch in occupied Crimea, and total closure of the Crimea bridge

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iranian Shahed Drones Contains American And German Components

  • Americas

    Boeing delivers 100th P-8A Poseidon to US Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Adopted A New Domestic Defense Industry Policy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Army Plans to purchase the Japanese Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle.

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye CSTO: Armenia Absent From Russia-led CSTO War Game

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rolls-Royce Contracted to Produce Propulsion System for South Korea’s Ulsan-class Warships

  • C4iSR

    Malaysia purchases Thales GroundMaster 400A Long-range Surveillance Radar

  • Europe

    France sent Caesar self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 039A/B/C AKA Type 041 (S26T): Soveit-era Kilo-class submarine, make in China

  • South Asia

    Indian Spy Agency RAW Assassinated More Than 20 Sikh Activists in Pakistan.

  • Americas

    US Navy received final Block 2 Super Hornet

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