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Europe

British Army Sent Elite Rangers Troops to Ukraine 

January 28, 2022 GDC 0

A group of around 30 elite British troops has arrived in Ukraine to help train the Ukrainian armed forces on new anti-tank weapons gifted by the UK amid fears of an imminent, new Russian invasion, […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

October 5, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Navy has declared its newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales fully operational after completing the international exercise off the Scottish coast. As disclosed, the vessel completed two years of extensive training and […]

Europe

Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

June 21, 2021 GDC 0

Royal Navy patrol ship is officially ready to take to the open seas after a special ceremony in Ross-shire on 19 June. HMS Spey has been formally commissioned into service after months of operational sea […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia To Host Naval Exercises With British Carrier Strike Group

June 20, 2021 GDC 0

Australian warships will join the UK naval in military exercises to be held in the Asia Pacific in a show of force to China, reports say. Two Royal Australian Navy frigates will join the British strike group, […]

Americas

NATO Leaders Draw Up Ten Years Security Roadmap

June 15, 2021 GDC 0

Leaders of NATO countries at June 14’s summit will discuss the path that the military alliance will follow over the next decade against challenges such as China, Russia, and cyber threats. The leaders will gather on June 14 at […]

Americas

Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

May 17, 2021 GDC 0

China’s attempt to sell Argentina its JF-17 jet that it makes in collaboration with Pakistan could be blocked by the U.K. as one of its crucial components- the ejection seat- is made by a British […]

Air Platform

The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

March 29, 2021 LM Publications 0

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Air Platform

British Tempest Fighter To Create 20000 Jobs In UK

October 18, 2020 GDC 0

Britain’s new Tempest warplane will support 20,000 jobs for a quarter of a century, many of them in less wealthy parts of the country, BAE Systems Plc said as it set out the economic benefits of […]

South Asia

Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

April 26, 2018 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure Fighter Aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is to be “Made in India”. The proposal is to procure approximately 110 fighter aircraft (about […]

South Asia

Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

April 7, 2018 GDC 0

Overview India Air Force is seeking to buy around 110 fighter jets, the air force said in a request for information (RFI) issued on Friday, marking the first step toward a long-delayed deal that could […]

  • Japan Completes Type 12 Land-based Anti-ship Missile Trials.

    December 26, 2025 0
    On 19th December, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of the Japanese Ministry of Defence announced that the development of the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile had been completed. Japan’s [...]
  • GKN Aerospace Delivers Upgraded Engine For Gripen C/D Fighter Jet.

    March 27, 2026 0
    GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a milestone in the RM12 Enhanced Performance programme. The delivery follows an earlier contract valued at approximately £32 million (SEK [...]
  • Japan Plans To Export High-tech Weapons To 12 Southeast Asia and European Countries

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  • EU sanctions on Russia make Italian-Russian Military Joint Venture Unsustainable

    March 6, 2020 0
    Russia and Italy jointly spoke out against EU sanctions on Moscow in Rome on Thursday (4 July), as Italy’s populist rulers seek allies on the world stage to counter French and German power in Europe. [...]
  • Ukraine Kills Russia’s $19 Million Mi-28N Helicopter With $400 FPV Drone.

    July 16, 2026 0
    Ukrainian FPV (first-person-view) drone shot down a Russian Mi-28N in Donetsk Oblast, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, said on Sept. 29. No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopterDateApril [...]
  • Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed MiG-31 Foxhound After Take-off

    April 27, 2023 0
    A RUSSIAN fighter jet burst into flames and crashed in the latest humiliation for Vladimir Putin’s tinpot military forces. Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIADateAugust 19, 2021Russian-made MiG-29K crashed in India [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Cleared Boeing F-15EX For Indian Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Air Platform

    Russian specialty: A RuAF pilot crashes L-39 light attack aircraft in Krasnodar killing himself

  • Uncategorized

    Biden Admin To Provide Longer-range Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine Worth $800 Million

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Germany will be a strong partner for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, Leonardo CEO said.

  • Americas

    President Trump Deploys 10,000 Troops, Warships and Special Forces in Caribbean Islands.

  • Europe

    Russia’s arms export hit rock bottom, only $1 billion of arms exported in 2024, reported SIPRI

  • Naval Platforms

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Produced Iranian Shahed-136 Copycat Drone ‘Sunflower 200’

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Air Platform

    Why You Shouldn’t Compare Fighter Jets?

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Defense Industry

    Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

  • Americas

    Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

  • Europe

    Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

  • Europe

    Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War Promoted Rapid Growth Of Israeli Weapons Export To Europe And Asia

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Canada donates deadly AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India tests locally made anti-radiation missiles

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy commissions second Korean-built Miguel Malvar-class frigate

  • Americas

    The US Navy Is Developing Robot Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Suspends Death Sentences of Two Former Defence Ministers Accused of Corruption.

  • Middle East

    Russia Contemplates Opening Second Front As Vladimir Putin Welcomes Hamas and Iranian Leader in Moscow

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Is Far Superior And Technologically Advanced Than Su-30MKI And MiG-29K, Says Indian Navy

  • Americas

    US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot Missile Defense System

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