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South Asia

India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

December 28, 2021 GDC 0

Bilateral visits in recent weeks which also backed India’s pitch to indigenise military production also refreshed France’s interest in the world’s second largest arms importer. The PLA Navy’s aggressive posture towards Indian Ocean countries and […]

Europe

Why Russia Upgrading Su-33 Fighters When China Called It a “Flopping Fish”?

December 7, 2020 GDC 0

Russia is upgrading some of its Sukhoi Su-33 carrier fighter, specifically, those airframes that have sufficient lifetime remaining, so as to keep them operational until 2025, as per Major General Igor Kozhin, chief for aviation […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

December 2, 2020 GDC 0

Nine warships, 14 aircraft as well as Indian Navy fast interceptor craft have been deployed to trace the missing pilot of a MiG-29K trainer aircraft which ditched mid-sea off Goa on November 26, learned GDC citing NDTV news. The Navy statement also […]

Naval Platforms

Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin Tests

October 29, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is set to commence basin tests next month following the fitting of systems and equipment. The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant […]

Naval Platforms

Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

In an effort to win a contract from Indian Navy, Boeing has been flying an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet off a ground-based ski jump at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. This is part of a demonstration […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

August 3, 2020 GDC 0

While the Indian Army and Air Force are fully deployed on the Aksai Chin border, the Indian Navy through its forward posture has ensured that there is no Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy threat […]

Naval Platforms

Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

NEW DELHI (GDC) — The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic according to Times of India. While reconciling to this setback, the Indian Navy […]

South Asia

Indian Navy to house INS Vikrant at a private shipyard

March 17, 2020 GDC 0

A shortage of modernisation funds to create new bases and projects, the Indian Navy is now going to deploy its frontline aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at a private shipyard in Chennai as its planned base […]

Industry

Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

February 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Boeing wants to test and certify F/A-18 Super Hornet for ski-jump operations during the first quarter of 2020 before it can make a pitch for the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has elected to […]

South Asia

India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

January 25, 2020 GDC 0

India tested its nuclear capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), designed to have a strike range of 3,500 km, for the second time in six days on Friday. The missile test, as the one conducted […]

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  • US Navy Admiral Visits Taiwan For The First Time

    December 5, 2020 0
    Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — A two-star Navy admiral overseeing US military intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region has made an unannounced visit to Taiwan, two sources told Reuters, in a high-level trip that could vex China. [...]
  • Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

    February 9, 2021 0
    Turkey will not receive the technology of technology for the production of the S-400 air defense system in Turkey and will not procure the second set of weapons. Turkey Actively Studying S-400 Air Defense System [...]
  • Armenia snubbed Putin by joining the International Criminal Court

    October 4, 2023 0
    The Armenian parliament voted Tuesday to join the International Criminal Court, a move that further strains the country’s ties with its old ally Russia after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin [...]
  • German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

    August 26, 2024 0
    The submarine project has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase for the new submarines. This milestone marks the conclusion of the design phase. Norway has ordered four [...]
  • Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

    October 21, 2020 0
    At $2,000 a pop with a 2-5 kilometer flight range, Israeli company Spear’s smallest drone weighs less than 250 grams and can be fired from a grenade launcher The Defense Ministry is examining the use [...]
  • Lithuania Purchases M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

    January 25, 2023 0
    Lithuania and the U.S. government have finalized a $495 million deal for as many as eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, the Lithuanian government announced Friday. Estonia Latest Country To Buy HIMARS Artillery RocketsDateJanuary [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • C4iSR

    Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin successfully tests precision strike missile

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye Russia: Armenia will exit the CSTO treaty and declare itself a neutral country

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Seeking $1.5 Billion For NGAD Program

  • Americas

    Canada’s new Senator MRAP armored vehicle passes blast testing

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli LORA is the First Western Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • South Asia

    India’s Russian-made Mi-17V5 Chopper Crashes, General Bipin Rawat Killed

  • C4iSR

    China delivers new intelligence gathering spy ship to Pakistan navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK Carried Out Successful Test Launch of SPEAR Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Uncategorized

    Amid China tensions, Australia bought additional 12 MH-60R ASW helicopters for RAN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force received Finnish-built Patria AMV XP combat armored vehicle.

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver SkyRanger Air Defense System To Undiscovered Customer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    British MP Tulip Siddiq Received Free London Flat From Sheikh Hasina’s Ally

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Build 10000 Tons Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Europe

    South Africa Facilitating Delivery Of Chinese-made Arms To Russia

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Infantry Weapons

    LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

  • C4iSR

    American P-8A Poseidon Provides Maritime Intelligence To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Russian Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov detained in suspected criminal prosecution

  • Defense Industry

    Rostec Looking For Export Customer To Fund Two Seater Su-57

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled guns

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • Europe

    Turkey’s STM begins construction of 500 tons submarine ‘STM500’

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Europe

    New Turkish Anka-3 combat drone started flight trial

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs $10 Billion Deal for US Apache Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-24 helicopter with Z mark crashed in Belarus

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

  • Europe

    Italy Sending Sophisticated SAM/T Long-range Anti-ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SkyGuard, SPADA And SAMP/T Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Received Training On Harpoon Anti-ship Missile Launch System

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases twelve Alpha Jet aircraft from France

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