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U.S. to co-fund procurement of two C-130H Hercules for Philippines

July 11, 2020 GDC 0

MANILA (GDC) – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire two more Lockheed C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft to add to its existing fleet of five used to transport medical supplies and personnel tasked to contain the […]

South Asia

Tata, Lockheed Martin bring new cutting-edge aerospace technology to India

December 15, 2019 GDC 0

Hyderabad— Lockheed Martin Aerostructures (TLMAL), a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind metal-to-metal bonding facility at Adibatla, Hyderabad. The new 4,700 square-meter metal-to-metal bonding facility adds […]

  • Thai Army’s T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tanks Fire at Cambodian Positions

    July 26, 2025 0
    According to The Bangkok Insight on July 24, 2025, T-84 Oplot-M main battle tanks of the Royal Thai Army opened fire on Cambodian military positions near Wat Kaeo Siharatsavararam, close to the Preah Vihear area, [...]
  • The USAF To Upgrade MQ-9A Reaper UCAV

    July 4, 2021 0
    The US Air Force operates a large number of MQ-9 Reaper fleet. Upgrades to the fleet of MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft will increase its effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force announced on Wednesday. US Air [...]
  • Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed To The Albanese Government

    April 24, 2023 0
    The Albanese government has taken official possession of the final report of the massive Defence Strategic Review (DSR), as the military braces for another swag of major changes to boost capabilities in areas from super-fast [...]
  • Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

    December 23, 2024 0
    Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie talkies three months [...]
  • Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

    October 30, 2024 0
    Israel has announced the launch date of a $500 million laser interceptor known as the Iron Beam that downs rockets and drones with light. The system is set to be operational in a year’s time [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

    August 14, 2025 0
    RTAF says five-day Gripen operations against Cambodia prove its air superiority and readiness to defend Thailand. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced on Tuesday that its successful five-day operations with Gripen fighter jets against [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Air Force considers buying 6 additional E-2D Hawkeye early warning aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops complete Challenger 2 tanks training in UK

  • Middle East

    U.S. Military Launches Airstrikes On Iraqi And Syrian Militia Targets

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan navy’s fourth and final Milgem-class corvette hits the water in Karachi

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian DRDO Tests High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target Drone ABHYAS

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • Europe

    Putin’s protection officer defects, revealing Putin’s luxurious life and intense paranoia

  • Middle East

    Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

  • C4iSR

    The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

  • Air Platform

    South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • Europe

    Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Confirmed Second Rafale Fighter Jet Crashed Today Totalling Nine Aircraft Loss

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Aims to Become Top 10 Global Arms Dealer.

  • South Asia

    India Sacks Three Officers For Accidentally Firing Missiles At Pakistan

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales to deliver TACTICOS CMS for Type 31 frigates of Royal Navy

  • Cyber

    Kremlin-backed hackers breached Medibank data after Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles caused defeat for Russia in Avdiivka and Kharkiv

  • Americas

    U.S. Wants Commitment From Australia that It Would Engage AUKUS Nuclear Submarines If A Conflict With China Breaks Out.

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India

  • Europe

    Putin’s weirdest claim that he invaded Ukraine to capture Donbas

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    The First Greek FDI frigate starts sea trials

  • Ballistic Missile

    Rocketsan Test Fires Tayfun Short-range Ballistic Missile

  • Air Platform

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

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries opens first Southeast Asian office in Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed S-400 SAM in Crimea

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Europe

    Turkey is on track to developing a long-range Siper anti-air system

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Uncategorized

    Russia received Iranian BAVAR 373 air defense system for its war effort in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy test fired antiship missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France and Italy To Deliver High-tech SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Russian Propaganda Exposed In Ukraine War As TB2 Drone Destroys Russian-made Anti-stealth 48YA6-K1 Radar In Kherson

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

  • Europe

    Uk will invest over $8.13 billion in its submarine building capacity

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

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