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

April 15, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2, US President Donald Trump ordered assassination of Iranian General Suleimani, and Iran retaliated by launching a missile at U.S. bases in Iraq at night on January 8th. According to Iran, this time Iran […]

Middle East

The US Army Deployed Patriot Missile Defense System And C-RAM In Iraq

April 15, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. officials confirmed deployment of Patriot missile launchers and two other short-range systems at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, where Iran carried out a massive ballistic missile attack against U.S. and coalition troops in […]

Americas

US to deploy Patriot Missile Defense System at US base in Iraq

March 16, 2020 GDC 0

The United States has asked Iraq for permission to put Patriot missile systems at bases hosting US troops to improve defences against attacks like the January 8 Iranian missile attack that caused brain injuries to more than […]

Industry

International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

January 13, 2020 GDC 0

Transparency International Russia cites unreported conflict of interest as one of the main preconditions for corruption in the defense industry. To illustrate the corruption potential of the conflict of interest they use the case discussed […]

Middle East

Russia offered S-400 system to Iraq to take advantage of diplomatic row between the US and Iraq

January 7, 2020 GDC 0

Russia could sell Iraq its S-400 air defence missile system in the wake of Qassem Suleimani’s killing, a member of the Russian Defence Ministry’s public council has suggested. Igor Korotchenko, a former magazine editor also […]

Air Platform

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Multi-role Combat Aircraft

October 21, 2019 GDC 0

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Americas

Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

July 22, 2019 GDC 0

The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina – FAA) has selected the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle to be its new interim fighter aircraft, Jane’s reported on July 23 2019. Argentina will procure 10 […]

Industry

Chinese Military Aviation Industry

March 17, 2018 GDC 0

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Middle East

Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

March 13, 2018 LM Publications 0

Overview The Syrian war is a seventh year running as of now. Russia has emerged from the Syrian crisis with its military and diplomatic reputation significantly enhanced in the Middle East. However, this has been […]

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  • Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

    July 17, 2020 0
    China placed an order of two dozens Su-35 ‘4++ generation’ fighter in November 2015 alongside two regiments of the S-400 long-range surface to air missile system. The People’s Liberation Army began to receive the fighters [...]
  • Leonardo UK secured a contract to supply AW159 wildcat ASW helicopters to Philippine Navy.

    October 16, 2025 0
    Leonardo UK is poised to secure a new contract to supply six additional AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat anti-submarine warfare helicopters to the Philippine Navy for P42.290 billion (approx USD 745 million). Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopter conducts [...]
  • Turkey agreed to procure second batch of S-400

    June 12, 2020 0
    Turkey has agreed in principle with Russia to procure a second batch of S-400 air defence systems, Ismail Demir, head of the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), told the local NTV news channel on [...]
  • German-speaking Countries will collaborate in the military space program.

    May 22, 2026 0
    Defence ministers for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg pledged on Monday to strengthen their cooperation when it comes to space assets. “Space capabilities are playing an ever-greater, ever-more vital and increasingly indispensable role in every [...]
  • Disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, Bangladesh demands India extradite her.

    November 18, 2025 0
    Cheers broke out as this ousted world leader was sentenced to be hanged, after months of testimony detailed how she ordered mass killings. Key points: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves CH-47F Chinook Helo For Australia

    May 2, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million.  These aircraft will be provided from U.S. [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • Central Asia

    Israeli IAI sold 12 Barak-8 SAM Systems And 75 Missiles to Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance Systems

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Searching Abandoned Buildings For Thousands Of Deserted Wagner Convicts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese H-6 bomber

  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • Middle East

    Leaked documents expose top-secret Israeli drone and Israeli plans to attack Iran

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael, Indian BDL Sign MoU To Produce Soft Kill-Hard Kill Decoy System

  • Europe

    UK Signs Security Pact With Sweden and Finland, Amid Russia tensions

  • Africa

    Morocco Deploys Israeli-made Spyder Air Defense System.

  • Defense Industry

    Daewoo and Hanjin Join Forces On South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Europe

    US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump’s Executive Order to Freeze USAID Hit Hard on Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Europe

    Marshall Awarded Contract To Produce Command and Control Systems Shelter For Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter

  • Middle East

    7 DJI drone experts are dead, and almost 400 Chinese military personnel are trapped inside a bunker, non-contactable or presumed dead in Iran.

  • Europe

    1 USD= 105.79 Ruble, Putin Turned Russian Ruble Into Toilet Paper

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force will upgrade the Pacific Island Micronesian air base

  • Europe

    Russia Sends 20 People Delegation for Negotiations in Beijing as China Wants to Pull the Plug Off $13 Billion ‘Power of Siberia 2’ Gas Pipeline

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • Europe

    Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Kuwait Cleared To Buy 60 AIM-120 AMRAAM From Raytheon

  • Europe

    Russia’s Uralvagonzavod used 148 pieces of European equipment in T-72, T-90 and T-14 tanks, imported 260 machining tools from Germany to manufacture tanks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

  • Europe

    Swedish Gripen Chased Russian Su-24 Nuclear-Armed Bomber Out of Gotland, Report

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in April

  • Land Platform

    Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems proposed a new large area display (LAD) cockpit for Finland’s HX bid

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey signed deal with UK and Germany to purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon worth $5 billion

  • Infantry Weapons

    India fields Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4 launcher ditching locally-made Nag Mk-2 ATGM

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Chinese Spy Ballon

  • Middle East

    Iran Closes Gas Stations and Billboards After Suspected Israeli Cyber Attacks

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1569 BNP leaders out of 6000 forced disappearances cases under her authoritarian rule.

  • Air Platform

    Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • Air Platform

    Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Gets First Gripen E Fighter Jet

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

  • Europe

    Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sergei Shoigu Secured Ammunitions, Pokpung Ho II Tanks, And GeumSeong-3 Cruise Missiles Deal With North Korea In Return of Food Relief

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded Contract to Produce CERETRON Multispectral Sensors and Data Processors for German Army.

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

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