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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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  • USS Zumwalt destroyers first to receive hypersonic missiles under new deal

    April 21, 2023 0
    The USS Zumwalt class will be the first US Navy ships armed with hypersonic missiles. Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth a potential $2 billion to install Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile launchers on the [...]
  • Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

    May 13, 2020 0
    On May 6, 2020, the flagship of the Italian Navy, the light aircraft carrier Cavour (550) left the Taranto naval base for sea trials after modernization works, which took place from December 2018. On July [...]
  • Russia lost 180 artillery systems in just three days

    January 28, 2025 0
    Russia has lost 180 artillery systems in the past three days, according to figures provided by Ukraine’s military. Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a DayDateApril 8, 2024Russia Loses [...]
  • China delivers HQ-16 and HQ-17AE anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunitions to Iran

    June 20, 2025 0
    A series of mysterious cargo planes from China appear to have flown close to Iran’s airspace before falling off the radar in recent days, fuelling concerns that Beijing may be quietly assisting in the conflict. [...]
  • Western Sanctions Crippled Russian Defense Industries, Su-57 and Su-75 Are Pipedream

    July 23, 2023 0
    Russia is the world’s second-largest arms exporter after the U.S., averaging more than $13 billion in reported annual sales, according to the Congressional Research Service. On Wednesday, a U.S. State Department official told lawmakers it [...]
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 […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army purchased Czech Zuzana 2 155mm howitzer, ditching Chinese SH-15 howitzer

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Nebo-SVU VHF radar which China reverse-engineered and sold as JY-27A anti-stealth radar.

  • Europe

    Turkey integrates South Korean engine with MBT Altay

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Turkey To Upgrade Armored Vehicles Of Its Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

  • Europe

    Sabotage, Surrendered Soldiers, And Handing Out Weapons To Ukraine, Putin Thinks Nuclear Option

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s AL TARIQ Completes Initial Integration of AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munition onto HAL Tejas LCA

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

  • South Asia

    Why the U.S. and UK Should Sanction Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters?

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Female Pilots Became The First Pilot To Score Air-to-air Kill Against Houthis

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Sweden’s Gripen Test Fires Taurus KEPD Cruise Missile For Deep Strike Capability.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s $50 billion dollars Short-fin Barracuda submarine is nine months behind the scheduled delivery date

  • Europe

    Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counter-offensive Wreck Havoc On Russian Troops In Kherson

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • Anti-air Missiles

    British Raven surface-to-air missile downs Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin’s unstoppable hypersonic missiles gaining bad reputation as Ukraine shooting them down every time it launched

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s thermite drones rain down flames on Russian troops hiding in trees

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Plans to Buy 24 JF-17 Block II Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky delivers first batch of S-70i helicopters to Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Falcon 7X Jet to Greece

  • Air Platform

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture Su-57 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept main battle tank

  • South Asia

    India acknowledged 250 soldiers killed, pilots died, and S-400 battery damaged by Pakistani bombs as posthumous honors unveil hidden losses

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Americas

    President Biden signs bill reviving WWII lend-lease act for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir is the pinnacle of modern aerospace industries proving Elon Musk wrong about manned fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing Visits Moscow For Arms Shopping And Nuclear Powerplant Deal

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt secured £1.5 billion contract from Airbus to develop AESA radar for Eurofighters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

  • Air Platform

    Turkish UAV Aksungur flies 28 hours with 12 smart munitions

  • C4iSR

    Sweden sends $1.3 billion worth aid package to Ukraine, includes two ASC 890 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

  • Europe

    The Royal Air Force receives second P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mass Exodus From Myanmar To Bangladesh, India and Thailand After Junta Declared Mandatory Conscription

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Lockheed, Thales to Build LRASM Missile Production Facility in Australia

  • Middle East

    Iran abandons Houthis under relentless US bombardment

  • Europe

    Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Lockheed Martin to begin supplying F-16 wings from Hyderabad plant in 2020

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