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First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The first upgraded F-16 Viper of the Hellenic Air Force will land on Wednesday at the aerospace facility in Fort Worth, Texas, currently owned by the US Air Force and operated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where, […]

Europe

France Started Backfilling Rafale Shortfalls

February 10, 2021 GDC 0

The French Air and Space Force will be getting 12 new Rafale to replace those being removed from its inventory to sell to Greece, Defense Minister Florence Parly said on Friday. The announcement comes a few […]

Europe

French Air Force Participates In Skyros 2021 Air Combat Exercise With Hellenic Air Force

February 9, 2021 GDC 0

Four Rafale fighter jets of the French Air Force have been at the Tanagra air base since yesterday, participating in the “Skyros 2021” exercise with Greece. The exercise began on Tuesday and will end on […]

Air Platform

Greece Signed A Contract To Buy 18 Rafale Fighters

January 28, 2021 GDC 0

PARIS (GDC) – The Greek and French defense ministers in Athens today witnessed the signature of the contract to buy 18 Rafale fighter aircraft after Greek parliamentarians approved the €2.5 billion ($3.04 billion) deal earlier […]

Europe

Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 Rafale Fighter Jets

January 18, 2021 GDC 0

Greek lawmakers in a vote Thursday approved a defense procurement program to purchase 18 French-made Rafale fighter planes, part of an armaments plan announced by the government in September. Greece has earmarked 11.5 billion euros […]

Air Platform

Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

December 18, 2020 GDC 0

Greece on Tuesday said it will take delivery of 18 French-made Rafale fighter jets next year, as part of a major $14.5-billion drive to modernize its armed forces amid tension with neighbor Turkey. Prime Minister […]

Europe

US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35

December 8, 2020 GDC 0

US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt said in an announcement today that his country welcomes Greece’s decision to purchase the fifth generation F-35 stealth fighter jets. Pyatt emphasized that this was supposed in Washington “at […]

Air Platform

HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

October 16, 2020 GDC 0

Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB) may have to forfeit its agreement to replace parts in its own aging fleet of F-16 jets due to management and staffing issues within the company. The Greek company was […]

Air Platform

Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

September 13, 2020 GDC 0

“The time has come to reinforce the armed forces… these initiatives constitute a robust programme that will become a national shield,” the PM said. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday announced a “robust” arms […]

Europe

F-16 VS F-16: Greek Pilots Locked on Turkish F-16

May 7, 2020 GDC 0

Dramatic new footage has emerged that shows a Greek pilot flying a Mirage fighter jet and locking onto a Turkish F-16 fighter jet that was violating Greek airspace on Sunday, SKAI reported. According to the report, the […]

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  • Iran, Russia Su-35 Fighter Jets Deal Collapsed, Amid Sanctions and Spare Parts Shortage

    July 21, 2023 0
    Iran’s defense minister has tacitly confirmed that the deal to buy long-sought Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia has collapsed.  Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicoptersDateMarch 12, 2024Russia Supplying 24 [...]
  • Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

    May 22, 2021 0
    Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu announced today that Turkey will establish a military base in Metina, a mountainous area close to the Turkish border in Iraqi Kurdistan, to surveil the broader region. Speaking to members of the ruling Justice and [...]
  • Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

    September 10, 2021 0
    The Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Air Defense Force unveiled a new surveillance radar and command-and-control (C2) system on 1 September and also announced that it has tested a new version of its Mesad-16 surface-to-air [...]
  • U.S. State Department approves Harpoon missiles to Taiwan worth $2.37 billion

    October 28, 2020 0
    The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan in a deal worth as much as $2.37bn, the Pentagon said on Monday, just a day after China said [...]
  • Turkey tests indigenous liquid-fueled rocket engine

    November 18, 2020 0
    Turkey has tested a liquid-fueled rocket engine developed by state-run rocket producer, Roketsan, according to a news release on Nov. 13.  Enhancing Turkey, Ukraine defense co-operation irks RussiaDateSeptember 4, 2021Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world recordDateApril 20, [...]
  • Russia Donatea BTR-82A APC To Belarusian Army To Prepare For Invasion Through Belarus

    January 11, 2023 0
    According to Belaruski Hajun, an independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet, the Belarusian army has received another 34 BTR armored vehicles from Russia, which were sent to the Brest district of Belarus. Russia Demonstrates New [...]
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

    Belarusian anti-Lukashenko BYPOL and Cyber Partisans are preparing major sabotages in Belarus and Kaliningrad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Unveils kamikaze drones that can coordinate salvo strikes.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

  • Europe

    Turkish startup develops stealth spray paint for combat drones.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries wins $240 million USAF contract

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Finland Purchases Russia’s Aircraft and Helicopter Killer RBS 70 NG Anti-air Missile System.

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys special forces to Karabakh through Kazakhstan

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    IBIS200 Fire Control Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • Europe

    50 Years Old Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel On Sale

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Training Ukrainian Special Forces on Complex Amphibious Operations

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received New Batch Of French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Wants To Export Lethal Weapons, What Can You Buy From Japan?

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System To Poland

  • Europe

    Hungary Plans To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-artillery Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia Retreats High-value Frigates And Warships From Crimea, Amid Intensified Drone Strikes

  • Americas

    US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed WinsAwarded $138 Million Contract For Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising Program

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 F-35B For LPX-II Program

  • Land Platform

    Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war with Hamas

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italian Army has received its first new-generation SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems.

  • Europe

    Ukraine successfully de-militarized the ‘Russian Air Force’ killing more than 600 pilots and destroying 500 aircraft

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAF and RAAF to Sign Major Agreement on Joint Cooperation

  • Europe

    Sweden short-listed Arrowhead 120, Alfa 4000 and FDI Frigate for the Luleå-class frigate program.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will provide additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Meghan Quinn promoted the Chinese-made Comac Jet in Australia and was appointed Secretary of Defence.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits For F-16C

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Start-up Develops Pulse-jet Powered Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 100A tank is another propaganda advantage for the Chinese army.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Relocates THAAD Missile Defense System From South Korea to the Middle East.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Defense Exports Surged in FY2018-19

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Cruise Missiles

    China Deployed and Exported Cruise Missile Filled With Water Instead of Fuel in Major Corruption Scandal

  • Europe

    Armenian Army Demands Resignation Of Prime Minister For Buying Poor Quality Military Hardware From Russia

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Defense Ministry Allocate $10.18 Billion To Acquire Western Anti-ship and Anti-radiation Missiles

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