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Kuwaiti Air Force owns the most advanced variant of Eurofighter Typhoon

December 28, 2019 GDC 0

On the 23rd December 2019 at the Flight Test Centre of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped with the Kuwait Air Force configuration has completed its first […]

Air Platform

Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

August 28, 2019 GDC 0

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  • Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

    August 18, 2020 0
    Boeing has inducted its 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet into Service Life Modification (SLM) supporting U.S. Navy readiness needs for mission-capable aircraft. Two SLM jets have already been delivered back to the Navy. The first two [...]
  • Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

    November 7, 2024 0
    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has inaugurated a new production facility in Adelaide, South Australia, marking a milestone in the company’s support for Australian Defence acquisition and sustainment programs. Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian [...]
  • Chinese Warship Confronted Royal Australian Navy’s Warship

    July 23, 2020 0
    An Australian Defence Force joint task group consisting of five warships last week travelled through the disputed waterways near the Spratly Islands were confronted by Chinese Warship, learned GDC citing Australian broadcaster ABC. HMAS Canberra [...]
  • Canada’s new Senator MRAP armored vehicle passes blast testing

    February 6, 2024 0
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  • Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South Korea

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  • Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

    July 18, 2021 0
    In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    British army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters achieved full operational capability

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Europe

    The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BJI Aircraft Crashed on School, Killing 57 and Injuring 200 Civilians

  • Air Platform

    China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Americas

    US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

  • Middle East

    Saudi-UAE Axis To Dominate Middle East

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives cutting-edge vehicle-mounted air traffic control (ATC) systems

  • Middle East

    Analysis: UAE And Israeli Diplomatic Relationships

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner transport plane Ilyushin Il-76 exploded during landing at Gao Airport in Mali

  • Defense Industry

    Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021

  • Infantry Weapons

    EMTAN ramps up rifle production for Israeli Defense Forces

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Deploys First S-400 Battery in Punjab State

  • Air Platform

    Saab Completes Gripen Fighter Jets Lithium-ion Battery Upgrades

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s ‘carrier killer’ HALO hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia.

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group’s Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

  • Europe

    Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Issues Tender For Medium-range Anti-air Missile System

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling Missiles

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 Has The Highest RCS Amongst Sukhoi Aircraft, Russian Propaganda Still Claimed Its Stealth Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Air Platform

    Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Is The First Middle Eastern Country Supplying PzH 2000 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen E/F (AKA Sukhoi Killer) Is The Best Fighter Jets In Its Class

  • C4iSR

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Saab 2000 Erieye to an undisclosed customer

  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Revealed Turkish MAM-L Munition Strikes At S-300 SAM Of Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Approved to Join Turkish KAAN Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Program

  • Europe

    Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defense system.

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

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