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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

March 29, 2022 GDC 0

Kumano named after the Kumano river in the Kii Peninsula of central Japan, located in Nara, Wakayama and Mie Prefectures) was launched by local shipbuilder Mitsui E & S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd in Okayama in November […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

October 17, 2020 GDC 0

Japan’s newest submarine “Taigei” (previously known as 29SS) was launched on Wednesday at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Taigei means “Great Whale” in Japanese and was once used as the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

October 13, 2020 GDC 0

Japan’s Maritime Self-defence Force conducted anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on Oct 9, deploying three vessels including a helicopter aircraft carrier and a submarine, according to the Japanese defence ministry. The purpose of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The JASDF Intercepted More Chinese Aircraft During Coronavirus Pandemic Than Usual

April 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) scrambled its fighter aircraft a total of 675 times in fiscal year in response to Chinese military aircraft approaching the country’s airspace: a 5.8% increase compared with the same […]

C4iSR

Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

January 15, 2020 GDC 0

Today, China is building an underwater Great Wall that reaches out to the first island chain that stretches from Japan to Taiwan to the Philippines to Indonesia, composed of its own sound surveillance system (SOSUS) […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For Adversary

December 2, 2019 GDC 0

If you’re reading this article on your mobile phone, then you know that your mobile phone is running on lithium-ion battery. The Soryu class uses the same battery cell to propel itself in the depth of the ocean quietly, not letting the adversary know the location of the Soryu class. The quieter a submarine is, the harder is to detect the acoustic sounds! […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

November 23, 2019 GDC 0

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off. A website run by far-right U.S. talk show radio […]

Naval Platforms

Chinese Type 094 Nuclear Submarine in ‘embarrassing’ South China Sea incident

October 17, 2019 GDC 0

Hanoi- On October 17 2019, an enormous nuclear missile submarine has mysteriously surfaced among Vietnamese fishing boats in the South China Sea as Beijing knuckles down on its territorial grab learned GDC quoting Vietnam Express. […]

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

    November 14, 2022 0
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  • Watch F-35 takes off without afterburner

    September 19, 2020 0
    Syracuse (GDC) — It’s not every day you see a plane zoom straight up seconds after taking off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. So when it happens, it’s pretty cool. F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the [...]
  • Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

    September 20, 2024 0
    China’s next-generation carrier-based fighter jet, informally dubbed the J-35 by military observers, has begun trial operations aboard the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) aircraft carrier, CNS Liaoning. Smoke is gushing from a Chinese J-35 fighter [...]
  • Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for Rooppur nuclear power plant

    March 13, 2024 0
    Bangladesh has received the first Russian shipment of uranium fuel for its first nuclear power plant, making it the 33rd country in the world to produce nuclear energy. Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System [...]
  • Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

    October 29, 2020 0
    China is developing a new type of fighter jet based on FC-31, according to the country’s top aircraft design institutes. Military observers predict, based on publicly available information, that the aircraft will new feature the [...]
  • The Philippines Acquires 32 S70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Poland Worth $624 Million

    February 25, 2022 0
    The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) signed a contract for the purchase of 32 additional S70i Black Hawk helicopters from PZL Mielic of Poland in a ceremony held Tuesday, at the DND Building in [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Central Asia

    Czech Republic to modernize Azerbaijan’s Russian-made military equipment

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • Air Platform

    Bell Unveils Upgraded Stealth Helicopter

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured T-90S Bhishma Tanks Originally Produced For The Indian Army

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • Air Platform

    China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • Europe

    First Tranche Of 1500 North Korean Troops Received Russian Uniform And Fake ID In Russia

  • Air Platform

    German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopters Worth €2.7 Billion

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Europe

    Russia forced to use T-90S tanks intended for Algeria

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

  • Air Platform

    Skyways Developed Autonomous Folding Wings Blue Water UAS

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Germany to Buy Israeli Arrow-3 Anti-air Missiles System

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation Shows Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Regime’s Blatant Violation of National Security Clearance Allowing Indian Nationals Work In Top Security Projects

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • Europe

    Russia jailed two senior military officers for purchasing Pantsir-SM air defense system to protect Crimea bridge

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates To Buy 120 Bayraktar TB2 Drones And Munitions From Turkey Worth $2 Billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon And AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles For Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

  • Middle East

    Saudi Navy Received Second Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Newest Zhou-class Nuclear Powered Submarine Sank In The Dock In Wuhan In Series Of Embarrassment For Chinese Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Air Platform

    UK interested in buying Turkish Akinci drone

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver Air Defense Radar To Iraq

  • Europe

    Russian Askold Corvette shows massive hull breach after Ukrainian Scalp-EG strike

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Test Fires Type 12 Anti-ship Missile in Exercises Talisman Sabre 2023

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

  • Americas

    U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

  • Americas

    First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

  • Naval Platforms

    VARD Marine Awarded Contract To Design LCT For Bangladesh Navy

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Shortlists Type 212CD and KSS-III Submarines as Potential Replacement for Victoria-class Submarines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Plans To Buy Second Frigate From South Korea

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

  • Africa

    Algerian Navy’s Powerful MEKO-200AN Frigate to Exercise with French Navy

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