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Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

August 28, 2025 GDC 0

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Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

July 22, 2025 GDC 0

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029. In development since 2019, the XQ-58A is designed to […]

Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

An official representing workers at European giant Airbus’s defence unit in Germany has called on the nation’s new government to cancel an order for the Lockheed Martin F-35A, amid geopolitical uncertainty caused by the actions […]

Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

Consolidation of power at Billionaire’s fingertips was the primary goals for Elon Musk and Donald Trump to occupy Whitehouse. Abandoning long-standing American norm to stand-up for friends and allies is an obstacle for America first […]

Germany Considers Cancelling F-35 Contract Over Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Software Controlled ‘Kill Switch’

March 10, 2025 GDC 0

Trump’s behavior is shaking the confidence of his allies; he is said to want to keep his weapons in check. “The ‘kill switch’ in the F-35 is more than just a rumor. But it’s much […]

US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

May 11, 2024 GDC 0

The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to eighty (80) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). Also included are MK 54 Mod 0 LWT spare parts; Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORPs) with […]

German Eurofighter Jets and Sea Stallion Helo to Receive Saab Electronic Warfare Suite

October 1, 2023 GDC 0

German aircraft and helicopters will receive new electronic warfare systems. Suppliers will be Saab and Elbit Systems from Sweden and Israel, respectively. Elbit Systems has signed a contract with the German Ministry of Defence to […]

Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

July 20, 2023 GDC 0

Airbus Defense has begun construction of the fourth-generation Eurofighter Typhoon fighters for the German Air Force. Production and deliveries will be delayed until the end of the decade. Germany has ordered 30 single-seat and eight […]

Germany purchases F-35 stealth jets worth €10 billion

December 16, 2022 GDC 0

Germany has snubbed British-backed Eurofighter jets in favour of a €10bn deal for US-made F-35 aircraft as it orders a fleet capable of carrying a nuclear arsenal. The 35 planes will carry American atomic weapons based […]

German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

November 27, 2022 GDC 0

German Typhoon jets have intercepted two Russian fighter jets, the German Air Force has confirmed. Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine amid fears an invasion could spill into Baltic states. The Luftwaffe has […]

U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

May 23, 2021 0

The United States has approved export licenses to Turkey for the sale of its homegrown T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK), powered by an American engine, to the Philippines, an official from the manufacturing [...]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Sending Warship to the Strait of Hormuz.

March 19, 2026 0

The Japanese government has been considering whether the Self-Defense Forces can be dispatched to the scope of the Constitution and the current legislation over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is virtually closed. Britain and [...]
Russian Su-35 stopped harassing MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Syrian Airspace After U.S. Deploys F-35 Stealth Jets In Middle East

November 12, 2023 0

The appearance of American fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters in the Middle East has made the Russians reconsider their behaviour. Russian planes have stopped staging provocations in the air. The F-35 stealth fighter made its [...]
Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $14.2 Billion

January 10, 2023 0

Canada has finalized an agreement with the United States and weapons maker Lockheed Martin to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, the government announced, as it seeks to upgrade the country’s ageing fleet. Canada to review American [...]
Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

November 29, 2025 0

Russia has suffered a failed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test after a launch at the Yasny range in the Orenburg region ended in an explosion only seconds after liftoff. The missile rose roughly 200–400 meters [...]
Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

April 16, 2022 0

Ukrainian Armed Forces are expected to receive new armoured vehicles from Canada, according to The National Post. Canada Sent More Armored Vehicles To UkraineDateMay 8, 2022Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. ArmyDateJune 27, [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]