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Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

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C4iSR

The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

March 20, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force has delegated to Boeing the task of selecting a supplier for a $198 million upgrade of the F-15C/D that will enable the twin-engined fighter to detect at long range the heat […]

Air Platform

The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

Sweden’s air force says its Gripen E fighter jets are designed to kill Russia’s fearsome Sukhoi fighter jets, and that they have a “black belt” in that type of combat. […]

Air Platform

From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

October 4, 2019 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

October 31, 2018 LM Publications 0

The advanced simulated war game proved that Sweden’s Gripen defeats Russia’s Su-35 almost the same rate as the F-22 Raptor. The simulated WVR combat shows Swedish Gripen E fighter shooting down Russia’s best in class […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

October 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

While complex high-end jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, dominate the headlines when it comes to the global fighter market, not every country needs or even wants a top-of-the-line warplane. There […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: The Smart Fighter Jet AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

March 9, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • U.S. Delivers More NASAMS, HIMARS, Ammo And Power Generators To Ukraine

    November 26, 2022 0
    On November 23, 2022, the United States Department of Defense released information about the new military aid package for Ukraine including the delivery of Additional munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) as well [...]
  • Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

    February 1, 2021 0
    Twenty-nine retired Israeli F-16 fighter jets were sold to a North American company on Wednesday in a major arms deal worth tens of millions of dollars, the Defense Ministry said. The planes were purchased by [...]
  • Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

    October 14, 2021 0
    On 30 September 2021, Turkey sent a formal request to the U.S. to purchase 40 new F-16V Block 70 aircraft with “Viper configuration” and nearly 80 kits from Lockheed Martin to modernize its existing F-16 [...]
  • India’s MMRCA: Evaluation Results Of Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon, MiG-35 and Super Hornet

    December 1, 2021 0
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  • US Air Force Tests F-15EX And F-35 With Advanced Weapon Systems

    May 30, 2021 0
    As exercise Northern Edge 21 concludes, the 53rd Wing is returning home having achieved major test objectives for multiple weapons systems May 3-14.  US Air Force Test Two F-15EX Jets in Northern Edge 21 ExerciseDateMay [...]
  • First Israeli Female Pilot Takes F-35I to the Sky

    September 20, 2020 0
    Twenty years after the first woman took to the skies as Israel’s first combat pilot, the Israel Air Force has made history with its first female F-35 pilot.Cpt. S. flew F-16s before she began flying [...]
Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

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.

December 28, 2025 0

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  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Middle East

    Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-bomber Fly-in Syria Using American GPS

  • Middle East

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

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Cruise Missiles

    France authorizes the use of long-range SCALP missiles to strike inside Russia

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is ill-informed about the underperforming S-400 missiles, 41 S-400 missiles were destroyed in the Ukraine war and are incapable of detecting aircraft beyond 250km.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s Submarine Tender To Support AUKUS Pilar 1

  • Middle East

    China delivers HQ-16 and HQ-17AE anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunitions to Iran

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

  • Americas

    GA-ASI revolutionizes aerial recovery for unmanned aircraft using MQ-20 Avenger

  • Americas

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems buys Brazilian Oceana shipyard

  • Industry

    Russian Arms Makers Kalashnikov Lost $760 Million Due to CAATSA Sanctions: Report

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal New Zealand Navy Test Fires Penguin Missile for the First Time

  • Africa

    China exports first HJ-12 ATGM to Nigeria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • Europe

    Spanish Company Delivered Forging Machine to Russia Violating International Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Delivered AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter to Undisclosed Customer

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Announced $9 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With India

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problem: A Long Road Ahead of China’s J-20 Fighters to Fix Its Weaknesses

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Europe

    British Army Received Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Turkiye, the UK strengthen defense ties through industry participation

  • Europe

    Slovakia Sent Modernized T-72M To Ukraine In Return Of Leopard Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • Europe

    Turkish Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft carried multiple Gokdogan BVR missiles.

  • Europe

    New Footage Shows American-made Bradley IFV Destroying Russia’s MT-LB Armored Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Shows Off Amphibious Operations Capability

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Future Missile Defense Radar For Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iranian anti-air missile convoy destroyed while escaping Tehran

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Lockheed unveils new Sentinel A4 radar for US Army

  • Middle East

    Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Air Platform

    Saab Completes Gripen Fighter Jets Lithium-ion Battery Upgrades

  • Europe

    British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • Europe

    Finish Company Patria Awarded Contract To Produce Nemo Navy Mortar Boat

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