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France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

January 30, 2022 GDC 0

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Americas

Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

November 27, 2021 GDC 0

In a surprise move, Canada has told Boeing Co that its contender for a multi-billion dollar fighter jet contract does not meet the required standard, a defense source said on Thursday. This means only Lockheed […]

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Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

June 6, 2021 GDC 0

OTTAWA (GDC) — Canada’s top military procurement official says he is optimistic the federal government will finally end its decade-long search for a new fighter jet for the Royal Canadian Air Force next year despite […]

Defense Industry

Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

May 3, 2021 GDC 0

Disagreements over intellectual property rights mean Germany, France and Spain have yet to agree the next steps for a joint fighter jet project, the defense ministry in Berlin said on Saturday after a deadline to […]

Americas

Saab Proposes To Establish Sensors Production Centre Under Canada’s FFCP Programme

February 17, 2021 GDC 0

Swedish firm Saab has proposed to build a sensor centre under its bid for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). The company announced the news during AIx Space 2021 Conference on 18 January. Dubbed ‘Saab […]

Air Platform

Saab Group And Canada Sign MoU on Gripen Research Centre In Quebec

January 21, 2021 GDC 0

Saab and the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Saab’s commitments under Gripen contract, if signed. The MoU was signed in last year, […]

Americas

Boeing Declared Partnership For Canada’s FFCP Programme

November 3, 2020 GDC 0

OTTAWA (GDC) – Through five new agreements, Boeing and its Canadian aerospace partners are preparing to deliver C$61 billion Industrial benefits and nearly 250,000 jobs to the Canadian economy. “Canada is one of Boeing’s most […]

Air Platform

RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

August 14, 2020 GDC 0

Saab, Lockheed Martin and Boeing have each submitted a proposal to Canada’s Future fighter capability project (FFCP). In the running to replace the country’s fleet of McConnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets are the Gripen E, the […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin submit proposal to Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

On July 30, the U.S government submitted the Request for Proposal (RFP) response for the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) built F-35 to Canada in support of their Future Fighter Capability Project. In a statement, Lockheed Martin said that […]

Air Platform

Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced that the Super Hornet response for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) was submitted on Tuesday, July 28. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is a proven, affordable choice for the […]

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  • Russia bans Ecuadorian ‘banana’ after Ecuador agrees to transfer Russian-made arms to Ukraine via the U.S.

    February 6, 2024 0
    A diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Russia appeared to intensify over the weekend after the European nation decided to ban some imports of bananas from Ecuador. Ecuador Grounds Indian-made HAL Dhruv Junk Helicopters After Four [...]
  • Australian Army to Acquire Land-based Electronic Warfare Capability

    May 7, 2020 0
    Procurement of a new Australian Army electronic attack capability is set to begin this year. Indeed, acquisition of a force-level EW system that includes an attack component will be undertaken under Tranche 2 of Australia’s [...]
  • Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

    October 22, 2023 0
    Slovenian Defense Minister Marjan Sarec has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase an undisclosed number of IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems. Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems DateJuly 24, 2025Germany [...]
  • Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

    July 24, 2021 0
    Egypt’s military has confirmed it ordered 30 Rafale jets from French defence firm Dassault Aviation to shore up “national security”. Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French WeaponsDateAugust 5, 2021French Kiss: Egypt Becomes [...]
  • U.S. Lowered Interest Rate For Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Acquisition

    July 17, 2024 0
    According to a source in the Defence Ministry on Monday, the United States has offered to lower the interest rates for the purchase of F-16 fighter jets by the Royal Thai Air Force in an [...]
  • Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

    December 21, 2025 0
    The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.DateApril 3, 2026Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery [...]
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

    Serbia ditches Russian arms, signs deal with Israel to purchase PULS artillery and Hermes 900 drones from Israel

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

  • Americas

    President Trump gives orders to ‘obliterate’ Iran if regime assassinates him

  • Europe

    Ukraine blow up Russia’s easy target T-90M Tank using a Swedish AT4 recoilless rifle

  • Europe

    Embarrassing Russian Army, Drunk Russian Troops Ditches BMD-2 IFV

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter jets to Israel.

  • Europe

    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Raytheon to build ground-based terminals for US Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Americas

    United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin arrested hypersonic missile scientists to cover-up his misleading ‘unstoppable’ comment about Kinzhal missile

  • Middle East

    Explosions Heard In Tehran As Israel Fired Barrage Of Missiles At Iran’s Military Facilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan offers Mogami-class frigate and Taigei-class submarine to Indonesia.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Intercepted All Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles In Recent Attack

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rising Maritime Ambitions Of China, Where Does The West Stand?

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Air Platform

    Virtual Reality (VR) Training of the F-35 Lightning II

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force Will Deploy FA-50 Fighter Jets In Australia For The First Time

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan UMTAS Data Link System

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers dropped GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanstions on Russia: Chinese Banks Limit Borrowing Capacity Of Russian Banks

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • C4iSR

    Saab Upgrades Giraffe AMB Radar of French Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Fired Naval Strike Missile For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Acquires 32 S70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Poland Worth $624 Million

  • Cyber

    Hackers Hacked United Aircraft Corporation Website

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Facebook Bans Myanmar Military’s Facebook And Instagram Pages

  • Central Asia

    John Bolton warns Taliban may get nuclear weapons from Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Air Platform

    Italian Leonardo Converts Lineage 1000 Into MPA For Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed More Than 5,702 Russian Main Battle Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Flew Near Shanghai Coast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra Maritime to provide hull mounted sonar for RAN’s Hunter-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Germany signs contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII Sign MOU on AUKUS Submarine Delivery

  • Air Platform

    CATIC Delivered 7 K-8W Training Aircraft to Bangladesh Air Guard

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration To Review Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia And UAE

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

  • Europe

    Russian Spy Ship Yantar Survey Sunken Cargo Vessel MV Ursa

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