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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 […]

Air Platform

IAF will place firm order of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by end of 2020

October 15, 2020 GDC 0

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reportedly expects the order for 83 Tejas Mark 1A variant jets by Indian Air Force (IAF) to be confirmed before the end of this year. Following months of talks, HAL and IAF […]

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  • Russia Burning Faces Of Dead North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

    December 19, 2024 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russian troops are burning the faces of North Korean soldiers who have been killed in battle in a new post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Ukraine Captured [...]
  • Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

    September 18, 2025 0
    Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan elevated their long-standing security partnership by signing a mutual defense pact, stating that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin [...]
  • Philippines Navy received 5th and 6th Shaldag Mk V Fast Attack Craft From Israel

    December 18, 2023 0
    On November 22, 2023, Israel Shipyards announced the delivery of the third batch of Shaldag Mk V fast attacking interdiction boats (FAIC) to the Philippine Navy. The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats [...]
  • Antonov AN-178 Multi-role Transport Aircraft

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  • Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island

    July 18, 2024 0
    Taiwan “should pay” the United States for defense, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washington and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. [...]
  • China Unveils Several Anti-air Missiles Types At Zhuhai Airshow

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Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit wins contract to supply boat-launch and recovery system for RAN

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russian ammunition depots 600km from frontlines

  • Europe

    Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

  • C4iSR

    Asalsan Awarded Contract to Produce Communication System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives First AH-64E Apaches Attack Helicopters to Boost Strike Power.

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Central Asia

    Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian military surrender

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Mitsui to build patrol boats for Vietnam

  • Europe

    Babcock, Saab to collaborate on Swedish Navy’s Luleå-class corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas Using Chinese-made A200 Rockets With 120km Range To Attack Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Americas

    President Trump warned that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed.

  • Air Platform

    Saab selects Canada as Gripen manufacturing hub for Ukrainian Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shot down its own Su-35 near occupied Sevastopol

  • Europe

    700,000 Dead Russians: Russia’s Attempts to Recapture Kursk Region Falters as Russians and North Koreans Dying by the Minute

  • Europe

    New Turkish Anka-3 combat drone started flight trial

  • Industry

    Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t Solve China’s Engine Nightmare

  • Infantry Weapons

    LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • Europe

    Ukraine Intercepted All Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles In Recent Attack

  • Europe

    Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

  • Americas

    US Army Unveils $185.9 Billion Capital Expenditure Budget Plan for 2025

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Americas

    U.S. Senator Seeks to Bolster Taiwan’s Asymmetric Defense With New Bill

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves three E-2D Hawkeye For France

  • Naval Platforms

    LÜRSSEN Offshore Patrol Vessel – OPV 90

  • South Asia

    Drenched in Blood: Bangladesh Army, BGB and Police Shoot Bangladeshi Student Protesters in Point Blank

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Lot 2 Fighter Jets Achieve Key Milestone

  • Americas

    President Trump Fired African-American and Female Officers From Army, Navy and Air Force

  • Europe

    Russian Su-27SM3 fighter crashed near the coast of Crimea

  • Europe

    Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Houthis Shot down Saudi Army’s Chinese-made CH-4B Drones

  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Europe

    What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer the trans-Atlantic alliance?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese admission to the security pact

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

  • Civil Aviation

    Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Awarded Contract To Produce Sniper Targeting Pod For Polish FA-50 Jets

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