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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 […]

Industry

India May Take More Than Decades To Develop Turbofan Engines

March 6, 2021 GDC 0

Bharat Forge Chairman and Managing Director Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is confident that India can develop its own fighter jet engine — the lack of which is seen as a reason for the indigenous Light Combat […]

Industry

Hindustan Aeronautics To Manufacture Safran Engine

March 5, 2021 GDC 0

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and French Safran Aircraft Engines, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to assemble and manufacture components for the Smecma M88 engine that powers Rafale jets in India. Under the terms […]

Air Platform

Russia Proposes To Upgrade Indian Su-30MKI Fighters

February 28, 2021 GDC 0

The project of modernizing Su-30MKI multirole fighters operational in the Indian Air Force is at the stage of discussion, head of the delegation of Russia’s state arms seller Rosoboronexport (part of the state tech corporation […]

Air Platform

Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

February 20, 2021 GDC 0

Collins Aerospace, a unit of the Raytheon Technologies and one of the world’s largest suppliers of aerospace and defence products, has been involved in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme and is interested […]

Industry

Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

February 10, 2021 GDC 0

NEW DELHI (GDC) — An Indian facility that manufactures Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters closed last year, leading to a domino effect that could see 400 local suppliers shut their shops over a lack of component orders, according […]

Industry

Hindustan Aeronautics Ends Production Of Su-30MKI Fighters

February 8, 2021 GDC 0

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is nearing the end of a 272-aircraft license production run for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, with the last aircraft now undergoing final acceptance tests. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured the last […]

Industry

Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

February 8, 2021 GDC 0

Bengaluru (GDC) — Indian Public Sector giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday announced an attempt to do a technological leap. It showcased a programme to make an unmanned fighter jet, which will be part […]

Air Platform

India Orders 83 HAL Tejas Worths $6 Billion

January 17, 2021 GDC 0

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the highest decision-making body for security issues headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the purchase of 83 Tejas fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at […]

Air Platform

Indian Navy Rejected HAL Druv Helicopters

November 5, 2020 GDC 0

Indian domestic Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), ‘Dhruv’ offered by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) does not meet the qualitative requirements set by Indian Navy for deck operations at sea, reports Economics Times India. Subsequently, Ministry of […]

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    The United Nations found thousands of weapons recently seized in the Arabian Sea confirms it came from a single port in Iran, evidence Tehran is exporting arms to Yemen, Lebanon, Libya and Syria, the Wall [...]
  • Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

    May 30, 2024 0
    Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia’s first AS9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) and AS10 armored ammunition resupply vehicle at the company’s facility in Changwon, South Korea. The howitzer, designated Huntsman, began its “mate” process, [...]
  • China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

    November 23, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — As tension between China and India mounts, the former wants to build a canal across Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra to shorten its access to the Indian Ocean by 1,100 kilometers, reports said [...]
  • AERO Vodochody delivers cargo ramps for C-390 transport aircraft to Embraer

    April 5, 2025 0
    Czech defense manufacturer AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. announced Friday the delivery of another full set of structural components for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, a platform that will soon enter service with the Czech [...]
  • Israeli Air Strike Killed Iranian General Vahid Hakan Linked to Iran’s Satellite Network.

    June 1, 2026 0
    Social media rumors suggest that a man named Vahid Hakan, claimed to be an IRGC member belonging to the Khatam al-Anbiya network, lost his life in an Israeli airstrike at Andisheh, Tehran. These rumors appeared [...]
  • Thailand Commits to Procure Gripen E/F Fighter Jets to Replace Ageing F-16

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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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Europe

    Franco-Italian Horizon Class Destroyers to Receive Hypersonic and BMD Capability

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Captured Indian-made AK-47 and INSAS Rifles from the Terrorist Group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF).

  • South Asia

    The Indian Army Buys Negev Light Machine Guns from Israeli IWI Worth $116.4 Million

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: J-10 (Jian 10) Vigorous Dragon Multirole Fighter

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets at Belbek air base.

  • Air Platform

    Rostec Releases More Photos of Light Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Uncategorized

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

  • Explore

    BAE, Rheinmetall To Manufacture Challenger 3 Tank For British Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s one Su-25 and four Ka-52 helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Huge Blast Hits Russian Oil Refinery In Latest Suspicious Explosion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves Deadly MQ-9 Reaper Armed Drones For Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Offers Gripen E/F to Czech Republic

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and Hypersonic Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • Americas

    UK and US have announced significant military aid packages to support Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ‘Three Brorherhood’ Rebels Seized The Largest Weapons Cache From Fleeing Junta Forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to upgrade K1A2 main battle tank

  • Americas

    Saab Started Production of Gripen F For Brazilian Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Polish Defense Industry And Its Future Growth

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Middle East

    Saab Exhibits GlobalEye AWACS and Gripen E at the Dubai Air Show.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroys Russian speedboat in Vuzka Bay

  • Americas

    Fincantieri awarded contract to build two more Constellation-class frigates for US Navy

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Air Platform

    Serbia negotiating with France to purchase Rafale jets, Mistral SAM and H125M helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands Considers Aegis Combat System For Future Air Defence Frigate.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Finance Ministry Borrowed $13.6 Billion To Fund Faltering Ukraine Invasion

  • Middle East

    Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Analysis Of Eurofighter Typhoon’s Cutting-edge ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • South Asia

    Russian pilots and crews helping Myanmar’s junta to bomb schools, hospitals and monasteries

  • Europe

    Russia puts garden mesh on its warships to stop kamikaze drones.

  • Americas

    Panama to Cut Ties With China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

  • Land Platform

    The Griffon 6×6 Wheeled Multi-mission Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • Americas

    U.S. Army evaluates mission module on newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

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