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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan testing Bayraktar TB2 and Heron Mk2 Drones

August 17, 2025 GDC 0

Japan is testing the Heron-2 (Heron MK II) and the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel and Turkiye at the same time to improve its military capabilities. The Japan Self-defence Forces are looking at […]

Air Platform

Indian Navy To Buy 40 Shipborne Heron And Searcher UAV

August 23, 2022 GDC 0

India has announced an intention to procure 40 Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS) for warships more than 100 m in length. In a request for information (RFI) issued on 29 June, the Ministry of […]

Air Platform

Tactical Heron eyes manoeuvring forces, awaits launch customer

July 8, 2022 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

November 4, 2021 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement of cooperation with Romanian defense company IAR-Brasov on UAVs to offer advanced UAVs solutions, based on IAI’s Tactical Heron, in Romania. Based on the agreement the UAV systems […]

Defense Industry

Israeli IAI Showcases Drones in South Korea

October 27, 2021 GDC 0

IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy expressed excitement about participation in the upcoming exhibition and collaboration with the Republic of Korea. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced its participated in the Seoul ADEX 2021 International Aerospace and […]

Air Platform

Greece to produce its first domestic unmanned aerial vehicle

September 23, 2021 GDC 0

Greece has given the green light to the production of its first domestic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), according to local news sites Wednesday, with the collaboration of the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB) and three universities. […]

Industry

Israel Arms Exports Increased By 77%, India Largest Recipient

March 18, 2021 GDC 0

Over the last decades, Israel has reportedly sold weapons to approximately 130 countries. And yet, when one digs a little, it is impossible to find a full list of those countries. Apart from its reports to […]

C4iSR

Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance Systems

March 13, 2021 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled its new WASP surveillance system on Monday.The new system provides a high-resolution situational awareness picture of moving targets day and night and within a wide area of interest. Utilizing state-of-the-art […]

Europe

Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

March 12, 2021 GDC 0

Azerbaijan has a long track record of buying Israeli arms — to the extent that Iran in 2012 summoned the ambassador of Azerbaijan to voice its concerns. And while the Israeli Defense Ministry does not […]

Middle East

Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

October 13, 2020 GDC 0

The High Court of Justice on Monday rejected a petition to ban arms sales to Azerbaijan as lacking evidence to justify a hearing on whether they have been used for war crimes against Armenia, The Jerusalem Post reports. Azerbaijani […]

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  • NVL Group Laid Keel For Bulgarian Navy’s Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV)

    July 5, 2022 0
    German shipbuilder NVL Group, formerly Lürssen Defense, has laid the keel of the first of two multipurpose modular patrol vessels (MMPV) for the Bulgarian Navy in Varna. NVL Group laid the keel for the Bulgarian [...]
  • Loss Of Lyman: Pro-kremlin Commentators Called Putin A Pathological Liar

    October 4, 2022 0
    As Ukrainian forces recapture the strategic city of Lyman, pro-Putin commentators slam Russia’s military tactics. Although there is a significant humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, until very recently the Russian invasion had barely touched Russia’s public [...]
  • Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

    May 26, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s success with U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in the war with Russia has shocked even the Pentagon, according to a military analyst. U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in UkraineDateSeptember 18, 2021Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif [...]
  • Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

    August 30, 2020 0
    PHILADELPHIA (GDC) —Boeing recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). Boeing [...]
  • US Marine Unit Received New Counter Drone Gun

    February 26, 2025 0
    One of the Marine Corps’ newest operational formations recently fielded a crucial “workhorse” air defense system to counter enemy drones and other aerial threats. Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civiliansDateMay 18, 2025Norwegian Kongsberg [...]
  • Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

    June 10, 2025 0
    Babcock Australasia has finished the maintenance for the Australian Navy’s Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian NavyDateNovember 21, 2018Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) ProgrammeDateMarch 20, 2021Luerssen [...]
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.

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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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Korean New Infantry Fighting Vehicle (K-NIFV) as K21 Successor

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense to develop an advanced derivative of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

  • Europe

    Russian Gazprom’s New Private Military Could Accelerate Death Rate Of Russians In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Iran Purchases Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 Fighter Jets, IRGC Reported

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • Middle East

    Iran’s new nuclear site is 80 meters deep underground

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Daring Raid In Snake Island Forced Russians To Surrender

  • South Asia

    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Defense Industry

    Germany mulls buying Australian Boxer CRV armored vehicles worth $1.9 billion

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops destroyed a column of Russian T-90MS tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan Started Manufacturing Ventilators

  • Europe

    Estonia plans to purchase 12 155mm Ceasar Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodia could be the first customer of Chinese FTC-2000G jet

  • Europe

    Germany to Buy Israeli Arrow-3 Anti-air Missiles System

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • Europe

    Kongsberg’s NASAMS To Play Pivotal Role Defending Kyiv From Kalibr Cruise Missile Attacks

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Taneco oil refinery shutting down oil production

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli air strike

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones strike Russian ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Russian Casualties To Reach 110,000 Before This Christmas

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery strikes blew up 46th Russian Buk surface-to-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Coronavirus was biological weapon developed at Wuhan lab for Peoples Liberation Army, U.S. State Department reports

  • Europe

    Mystery Fires Ripped Through Putin’s Weapons Research Facility 1000km Inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Rostec Releases More Photos of Light Combat Aircraft

  • Civil Aviation

    Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

  • Europe

    Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Americas

    First Brazilian Gripen E arrives in Brazil

  • South Asia

    Pakistani F-16 Carried Out Air Strikes Targetting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Leader Noor Wali Mehsud.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

  • Europe

    Italian Customs Seized Chinese Wing Loong II Drone Destined To Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Spooked: Putin Disappeared From Russian Television For 36 Hours

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army released video footage of MGM-140 ATACMS firing

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Osprey worths $2 billion

  • Europe

    British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support ships

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