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

January 7, 2025 GDC 0

Switzerland’s arms procurement agency has solicited bids from a trio of firms for a new medium-range ground-based air defense system (MR GBAD). Germany’s Diehl Defence, a consortium of Norway’s Kongsberg and US Raytheon, and Europe’s […]

Air-Launched Weapons

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

August 5, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

July 1, 2024 GDC 0

Russia’s war in Ukraine and increased sales to Saudi Arabia helped German arms exports to reach $8.01 billion in the first half of the year. Arms exports from Germany rose 30% in the first six […]

Europe

Western Anti-Air Missile System Saving Ukrainian Lives

July 8, 2023 GDC 0

Videos on social media have begun to circulate allegedly showing Ukrainian forces downing Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Kyiv. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to wage on with fears of further escalation after the Kremlin accused […]

Anti-air Missiles

German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

July 5, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

June 30, 2023 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

March 22, 2023 GDC 0

According to information published by the German newspaper “Spiegel” on February 2, 2023, the German government has requested the Swedish government to purchase the tracked version of the IRIS-T mobile air defense missile system for Ukraine. Germany […]

Defense Industry

Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

February 6, 2023 GDC 0

Germany plans to invest €17 billion to strengthen its air defense capabilities with a new multi-layered anti-missile shield including German IRIS-T, Israeli Arrow 3, and American PATRIOT air defense missile system. Currently, the German government negotiates with the company […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany Delivers Additional IRIS-T Anti-air Missiles

December 18, 2022 GDC 0

The German MoD (Ministry of Defense) announced on December 15, 2022, the delivery of more IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. The IRIS-T SLM is a surface-to-air defense missile system designed and manufactured by the German company […]

Europe

Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

July 26, 2022 GDC 0

According to the German newspaper Welt, Ukraine wants to buy an advanced IRIS-T SLM air defense system from Germany. We are talking about 11 units worth $1.5 billion. They want to buy them directly from the manufacturer […]

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  • Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

    June 9, 2020 0
    Photos of the Shenyang J-31 twin-engine fifth-generation fighter jet, have been frequently released on Chinese social media since May, leading to considerable speculation that the aircraft could be set to enter service in the PLA [...]
  • Russian-made Su-30MK2 Crashed in Venezuela, Pilots Killed

    July 5, 2023 0
    A pilot was killed when a Sukhoi-30MK2 fighter jet crashed in the mountainous area of Guaicaipuro, Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro confirmed.  Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 AircraftDateApril 18, 2021Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed S-400 SAM in Crimea

    August 25, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile system in the occupied Crimea region. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember 17, 2020Ukraine just blew up Russian [...]
  • German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

    July 9, 2021 0
    As planned, the German Armed Forces bought the Israeli ground detection radar ELM-2180 “WatchGuard” to timely identify threats and control the surrounding area. Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli RadarDateApril 2, 2021Israeli IAI Delivers First [...]
  • UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

    April 30, 2024 0
    A new high-tech laser weapon developed by the UK that is capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles could be sent to Ukraine. Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian JetsDateDecember [...]
  • Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing agreement

    May 1, 2024 0
    Polish President Andrzej Duda says while no decision has been made around whether Poland will host nuclear weapons as part of an expansion of the NATO alliance’s nuclear sharing program, his country is willing and [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) Projects And Industrial Capability

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Offers Gripen E/F to Czech Republic

  • Europe

    Occupied Crimea is within the reach of U.S.-supplied ground launched small diameter bomb  

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Export Sixth-gen F-X/F-3 Fighter Jets to Compensate Development Costs

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Test Fires Air-Launched Variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Norwegian Coast Guard Named First Jan Mayen-class OPV

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • C4iSR

    Saab Developed New Electronic Attack Jammer Pod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese PAC3 missile shot down Chinese Su-35s fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Militarizing Ports Around Australia, Defense Minister Peter Dutton

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse Engineer Its Technology?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan is Preparing to Test 1500KM Range ASM-3A Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • Europe

    Turkey Arrested Ten Retired Admirals Over Criticism Of Erdogan Government

  • Middle East

    US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

  • Europe

    In World First, Ukraine’s Neptune Missile Sunk Kilo Class Submarine And Amphibious Vessels Docked At Sevastopol Naval Base

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Austria purchases 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman Replaces Indian RAW Asset Brigadier General Md Hafizur Rahman and Reshuffles Senior Military Positions to Remove India’s Deep State in the Bangladesh Army.

  • Central Asia

    After Major Corruption Scandals in Bangladesh and South Africa, Armenia Backs Out of Nuclear Energy Deal With Russia’s Rosatom

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to upgrade Bradley infantry fighting vehicles Iron Fist APS

  • Europe

    Corruption in the Turkish nuclear plant project is funding Putin’s war against Ukraine.

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF C27J Sustainment Under Scrutiny

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched 9th Type 056 Corvette In 2020

  • Europe

    Russian nuclear missile failure makes Putin’s threats of the use of nukes more vague than actual

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Receives Order for Situational Awareness System of RAN’s OPV

  • Europe

    Turkish Akinci Drone Successfully Test-fires Laser-Guided Bomb

  • Defense Industry

    Czech, Polish And Bulgarian Defense Industries Making Billions Supplying Soviet-era Weapons To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Lands in Turkey for inspection by British and Turkish officials

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Europe

    General Oleksandr Syrsky replaces General Valery Zaluzhny as Ukraine’s new army chief

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Europe

    Russian Diplomat Resigned Publicly And Critized Putin For Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Uncategorized

    Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Shahed-136 Factory Attacked By CESSNA Light Plane Converted Into A Drone

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium Set to Purchase SAMP/T NG Missile Defense System

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