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South Asia

India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

July 14, 2025 GDC 0

India is reportedly considering collaborating with either the UK’s Rolls-Royce or France’s Safran to jointly produce fighter jet engines. The move aligns with New Delhi’s push to strengthen its defence manufacturing capacity. It also comes […]

Air-Launched Weapons

UAE’s AL TARIQ Completes Initial Integration of AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munition onto HAL Tejas LCA

November 24, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Indian Air Force Ordered 83 HAL Tejas Aircraft Despite Aircraft Failed In Crucial Spin and Tight Turn Tests

November 17, 2023 GDC 0

The (LCA) is the LCA, from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which has been keeping the IAF changing in balance since 1983 on its order of 83 such aircraft. Out of the 83 aircraft ordered by […]

Air Platform

Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

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South Asia

Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

April 7, 2021 GDC 0

The Su-30MKI fighter lost the battle to the F-16 fighters, according to a leaked pilot’s interview to the Times of India. Despite the fact that the licensed-built $121 million Su-30MKI fighter is sold as air […]

Air Platform

Where Is Indian Tejas MKII And AMCA In The Global Fighter Jets Competition?

August 25, 2020 GDC 0

The Balakot air strikes in February 2019 and the air combat thereafter in which multiple licensed produced Su-30MKI of Indian Air Force (IAF) had to engage a American-made F-16 of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has […]

Air Platform

HAL Tejas MK2 Ambitious Medium Weight Fighter jets, can HAL achieve MK2?

June 17, 2020 GDC 0

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  • BAE Systems to delay delivery of Howitzers to US Army

    October 24, 2020 0
    BAE Systems had made great strides moving past previous Paladin M109A7 self-propelled howitzer production challenges but earlier this year the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), in part, led to the company missing two vehicle deliveries, [...]
  • Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ex-ministers, Public Servants and Military Siphoned $16 Billion Annually From The Impoverished Country

    December 2, 2024 0
    The new administration in Bangladesh is investigating whether the Sheikh Hasina regime diverted at least Tk 2 trillion from the country’s banking system abroad, particularly to the UK, the US, Singapore, and the UAE. Bangladesh’s [...]
  • Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

    July 27, 2020 0
    Al Jubail, the first of five corvettes being built in Spain by Navantia for the Royal Saudi Navy, was launched Wednesday at the San Fernando shipyard. The second is due to be launched in November, [...]
  • United Nations finds former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised killing of 1,400 people in bid to stay in power

    February 14, 2025 0
    UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw a systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people in a bid to hold on to power. Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of [...]
  • Turkey plans to build fifth-gen KAAN fighter jets by 2030 if Germany doesn’t sell Eurofighters

    November 29, 2023 0
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  • Ukraine Shot Down Russian Mi-35M Hind Attack Helicopter In Donetsk Region

    June 17, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian military released footage on Thursday showing the moment the Russian attack helicopter is hit by the Igla man-portable air-defense system in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers blow up a Russian [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    More Shameful Than Moskva Sinking: Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s MiG-31 Carrying Hypersonic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Vladimir Putin Sent Russia’s MiG-35 Fighter Jet to a Graveyard Even at the Height of the Ukraine War.

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI unveils Scorpius electronic warfare system for multi-threat countermeasures

  • Cruise Missiles

    Turkey Unveils 1000km-range Gezgin Cruise Missile.

  • Europe

    Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Airbus offers to manufacture helicopters in Canada if selected for the CH-146 Griffons replacement project.

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Major F-35 Contracts Worth $15.5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British Nuclear Submarine HMS Astute Docks In Perth, Australia

  • Europe

    Pentagon explained Harpoon AShM adjustment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces coastal defense

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukraine adopted Neptune coastal defense system

  • Air Platform

    India will not receive the F-35 as well as the Su-57, report

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • Europe

    USA, Germany foil Russian FSB’s plot to assassinate major European weapon producer Rheinmetall’s CEO

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Central Asia

    Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

  • Americas

    Canada Suspends Export Of L3Harris Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

  • Middle East

    Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone struck an Israeli oil tanker

  • Defense Industry

    German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX: The Bombs And Missiles Truck Of The US Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Test Pilot Completes Flight Test on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Middle East

    Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Navy’s intelligence-gathering ship starts sea trials

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt plans to buy South Korean K-9 Howitzer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Two Scorpene-Class Submarines From France

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s helicopter crash-landed in Rangamati: Report

  • Infantry Weapons

    United Arab Emirates Deploys Israeli-made Barak-8 Anti-air Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Exposed! Russia’s Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Lacks Advanced Targeting System As It Hits Russian Town

  • Europe

    China Launches 10th Type 055 Destroyer, Increases Production At Dagushan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    Russian Citizens Caught Smuggling Ukrainian Turboshaft Engine For Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Europe

    Russia is spreading a false narrative before using chemical weapons in Ukraine as it did in Syria

  • Indian Navy Submarine
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Suffers Budget Crisis As It Plans to Expand Operations

  • Middle East

    Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says the UK defense secretary

  • Americas

    U.S. Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production After Ukraine War Success

  • Defense Industry

    Germany purchases 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • Europe

    British Special Boat Service (SBS) Trained And Equipped Ukrainian Special Forces To Retake Snake Island

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-350 Vityaz Anti-air Missile System

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counteroffensive To Produce Stunning Victory In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers composite mast for Finish navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

  • Europe

    Spanish Army Purchases 394 Armored Vehicles Replacing M113 Armored Vehicles

  • Naval Platforms

    F-35B STOVL Fighter Jet: Air Superiority Over South China Sea

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