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Anti-air Missiles

Tehran sent a mega arms purchase proposal to Beijing, fearing further air strikes by the IDF

August 16, 2025 GDC 0

A new report from Israeli media has warned of increased military cooperation between Iran and China, particularly in the production of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, after Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian ballistic missile production […]

Anti-air Missiles

China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

November 29, 2024 GDC 0

China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms. The HQ-19 is an […]

Infantry Weapons

Iraq Negotiating With China To Buy FD-2000 Missile Defense System

February 9, 2022 GDC 0

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Infantry Weapons

Pakistan Army inducts HQ-9/P air-defense system

October 18, 2021 GDC 0

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that the strategic partnership and defense collaboration between Pakistan and China is a factor of stability in the region, according to a […]

Central Asia

Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

July 12, 2021 GDC 0

As the security situation deteriorates in Afghanistan after the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban insurgents move into the neighboring countries, Chinese foreign minister has scheduled visits to three Central Asian countries upon invitation, and […]

Central Asia

Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

July 11, 2021 GDC 0

Uzbekistan’s Air Defence Force has conducted its first practical test of the Chinese FD-2000 medium-range air-defence system against a target drone, according to a video released by the Uzbek Army. The video footage shows a […]

Central Asia

China Quietly Supplying Arms To Central Asian Nations

May 2, 2021 GDC 0

In line with its increasingly sophisticated domestic arsenal, China’s arms exports have become much more technically competitive in the last 10 years; the 2015 U.S. Defense Department’s Annual Report on the PLA even stated that […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Steals Russian Intellectual property (IP) And Resale to Asian And African Counties

March 21, 2021 GDC 0

Despite intellectual property concerns, Russia recently agreed to sell 24 Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to China – a deal worth $2 billion. But what is driving Moscow to sale it weapons to China? A year […]

Africa

Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

March 13, 2021 GDC 0

The Moroccan army is about to receive the Chinese FD-2000 medium-range anti-aircraft missile system, which is a real qualitative leap for what has always been the poor relation of FAR anti-aircraft defense. To welcome FD-2000 […]

Middle East

Chinese CPMIEC offered HQ-16 and HQ-9 ADS to Syrian regime: reports Sina

March 15, 2020 GDC 0

Chinese conmunist party aligned media outlet Sina.com reported that after several Israeli and Turkish air-to-ground missile strikes, Russian S-300, S-200, SA11 (Buk), Tor and Pantsir-S1 systems, which are part of the Syrian air defense forces, proved “completely […]

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  • Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. Navy

    December 26, 2023 0
    The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters, the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King [...]
  • National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

    September 15, 2019 0
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  • Malaysia received six ScanEagle UAS as part of maritime security assistance

    March 28, 2020 0
    The Pentagon announced in June 2019 that Malaysia, Indonesia, the philippines and Vietnam will receive ScanEagle UAS for maritime Security assistance packages. Indonesia already received ScanEagle UAS and Bell Utility helicopter as part of Security [...]
  • S-400 Is A Strategic Mistake For India, Doesn’t Solve India’s Problems

    October 8, 2020 0
    The Indian military is on a spree of defense procurements from around the world. It has manifested active engagement in defense alliances to buttress its military force posture. Indian military modernization, however, suffers from a [...]
  • Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

    December 2, 2024 0
    Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country [...]
  • Former CSTO member Uzbekistan in talks with France to purchase 24 Rafale jets

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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.

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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 […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has fired an IRIS-T air-to-air missile for the first time

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    15 Tugboats: What Russia Didn’t Tell The World About HMS Defender Incident?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Italian Leonardo Converts Lineage 1000 Into MPA For Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s top General Valery Gerasimov missing for two weeks

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Cleared Boeing F-15EX For Indian Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • Europe

    Senator Lindsey Graham designated a terrorist by Russian authorities: report

  • Naval Weapons

    RAN upgrades Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) For HMAS Sydney

  • Americas

    L3Harris Completes Design Review Of F-16V Aircraft’s Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri Launched The 2nd PPA ‘Francesco Morosini’ OPV For The Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Putin backs Iran’s mass missile attacks on Israel

  • C4iSR

    Saab open new sensor production facility in Finland

  • Europe

    NATO member Denmark has pledged its “entire artillery” stocks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Melbourne-based Aquaterro awarded $25.9 million for Australian Army’s helmets

  • Air Platform

    Turkey became the second country to destroy Buk-M and Pantsir ADS after Israel

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Turkish F-16 Test Fires SOM-J Anti-ship Cruise Missile.

  • Cruise Missiles

    KONGSBERG acquires Zone 5 and enters development and high-volume production of affordable missiles.

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed: Ukraine Destroyed Crimea Bridge Using British-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA To Add Anti-ship Ballistic Missile Capability To Sea Viper Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Putin’s new air defense system is nets between lampposts to catch FPV drones, but it doesn’t help

  • Europe

    Turkey develops homegrown 1,500-horsepower tank engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes major reshuffle after Sheikh Hasina fled to India

  • Americas

    The Silent Predators: US Navy Orders $22.2 Billion Worth of Advanced Virginia-class Submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Luftwaffe Eurofighters Get Meteor BVRAAM

  • Europe

    Putin’s Mafia State: Oligarchs Steal Billions Of Dollars From Russian Defense Industries, Produces Poor Quality Weapons

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

  • Europe

    Russian Navy To Get Last Kilo-II (Project 636.3) Submarines In 2024

  • Europe

    Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

  • Middle East

    In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Saab to develop large uncrewed undersea vehicle for Swedish Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China supplying Russia with metal, composite, aircraft parts, electronics, drones and vehicles to support Russian war in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Fighter Jets Escort Russian Fighter Jets Out of Its ADIZ

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland develops Lanca long-range cruise missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s First Survey Vessel (Large) Launched by GRSE

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Fire Control System For CV90 Armored Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Japan Announced Partners To Build Sixth-generation fighter jets

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Lays Keel of Sixth US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

  • Air Platform

    Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

  • Air Platform

    Germany Awarded A Contract To Airbus For 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Chinese peace plan is deception tactics to supply drones and ammo to Russia

  • Europe

    Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of Russia’s MiG

  • Middle East

    Iran’s space ambition is a covert ICBM programme

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