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Europe

Turkish Navy’s Follow-on Istanbul-Class Frigate Will Receive 16 VLS Missiles

November 23, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey To Build Three More Istanbul Class Frigates

March 23, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously

April 12, 2022 GDC 0

Turkey prepares to build three ISTIF class (I-class) frigates simultaneously in a rare move. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has detailed the plan for such decision. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of Turkeys first national […]

Naval Platforms

Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

August 18, 2021 GDC 0

The first corvette ship built in Turkey for the Pakistan Navy was launched Sunday from a shipyard in Istanbul, announced Turkish Istanbul Shipyard. The MILGEM-class corvette, named PNS Babur, was launched in a ceremony attended […]

South Asia

Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

July 27, 2021 GDC 0

Bangladesh reported flirtation with Turkey to buy new warships may not be true as the prominent Bangladeshi media DhakaTribune retracted the news saying Bangladesh Navy does not confirm such news. It’s a wish list rather […]

Naval Platforms

In-depth Look At Istanbul-class Frigates (TCG Istanbul)

January 24, 2021 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkish Navy to launch first Istanbul-class (MILGEM project) frigate this year

May 26, 2020 GDC 0

The first Istanbul-class frigate of MILGEM project, a Turkish national warship project, will be launched in 2020 learned GDC citing Turlish online media Daily Sabah. Managed by the Turkish Navy, the project aims at developing […]

  • Russia relocates S-400 air defense system from Kaliningrad to Moscow to protect government buildings in winter

    December 2, 2023 0
    Russia has allegedly moved its strategic air defense systems from its Western territorial exclave of Kaliningrad in order to resupply its mounting losses in Ukraine according to a new intelligence report from the British Ministry [...]
  • China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

    March 28, 2025 0
    North Korea has once again demonstrated its ambitions to bolster its strategic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the public unveiling of the Saetbyol-4, a High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drone that bears an unmistakable resemblance to the [...]
  • Putin lost 4,140 troops in a week for his Ukraine adventure

    August 16, 2023 0
    Russia lost 4,140 troops in Ukraine in the past week, according to a Monday update from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The news comes as Kyiv also reported multiple advances on the battleground [...]
  • Russia No Longer Operating Airborne Sorties Beyond Kherson And Donetsk In Fear Of Western Air Defense

    November 9, 2023 0
    The Russian Air Force is barely able to leave its own airspace because Ukraine’s air defenses are so strong, according to UK intelligence. Russia Lost Four Su-35S Aircraft Within Last Ten Days, Says British IntelligenceDateSeptember [...]
  • Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

    July 3, 2021 0
    BERLIN (GDC) – Germany will purchase five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft for about 1.1 billion euros ($1.31 billion), the defence ministry said on Wednesday, learned GDC citing Reuters. German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing [...]
  • Austal Australia Launches First Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for RAN

    October 21, 2021 0
    Austal has launched the first of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (CCPBs) ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RANDateMay 1, 2023Austal to build two more evolved [...]
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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Elettronica to provide next-gen Naval RECM system to Indonesia

  • C4iSR

    France’s MERIO develops drone-based laser targeting system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Unveil Final Design Of AUKUS Submarine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Female Pilots Became The First Pilot To Score Air-to-air Kill Against Houthis

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s forces blow up Russia’s modernized T-90MS tank

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief): A Band of Morons

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class Modernization Equipment

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Europe

    Putin fires ‘The Butcher of Mariupol’ Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s New High-tech Attack Submarine Could Wreck Havoc in Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

  • Air Platform

    The French Rafale fighter jet easily targets Putin’s best Su-35S fighter jets over the Baltic Sea.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy test fired antiship missile

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Fighter Jets Procurement, Latest French Rafale Report

  • Middle East

    The Elite And The Best: Israeli Special Forces Units

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery strike damaged Russian ‘Velikiy Ustyug’ missile corvette

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea, Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Embarrassing Russian Army, Drunk Russian Troops Ditches BMD-2 IFV

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkish Roketsan Unveils Air-to-air and Ground-to-ground Missiles.

  • Europe

    Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

  • Europe

    There are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

  • Anti-air Missiles

    What are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

  • Middle East

    IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • Middle East

    Iran’s new nuclear site is 80 meters deep underground

  • Counter-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

  • Europe

    The US DoD awarded a contract for the production of Bulgarian F-16V

  • Europe

    Lousy Security: Thieves Stole Radio Electronics from Russian Military Installation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Excludes Su-57 From Defense Expo

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received Saab ASC 890 airborne surveillance aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Test Flies Second Prototype AW249 Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    The USAF Global Hawk is scanning frequency of Gravestone Radar of S-400 Triumf

  • Africa

    Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Australia

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Navantia Offers Building New Frigates for Royal Thai Navy in Thailand.

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Europe

    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Starts Production of Missile Defense Radar For L-SAM

  • Americas

    Nammo, Raytheon ramps up rocket motor production

  • Central Asia

    Turkey Welcomes Corridor Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon’s Shipboard Modular AN/SPY-6 Radar

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

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