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Africa

Saudi Arabia will buy JF-17 Blunder aircraft for Sudan, not for Saudi Air Force.

January 12, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have begun formal discussions to convert a $2 billion Saudi loan into a transaction for JF-17 fighter jets, Reuters reported. There were media speculation that Saudi Arabia may operate JF-17, but […]

Africa

Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

December 23, 2025 GDC 0

Pakistan has reached a deal worth over $4 billion to sell military equipment to the Libyan National Army, four Pakistani officials said, despite a U.N. arms embargo on the fractured North African country. The deal, […]

South Asia

Expert believes Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood (thief) is plotting a Ponzi scheme to inflate the pricing of the J-10C and JF-17 to $70 million apiece.

November 29, 2025 GDC 0

Experts argue that defence procurement is usually kept secret under the guise of national security, allowing space for political influence, corruption and irregularities. Kickbacks and corruption have become the norm in Bangladesh’s arms procurement. Air […]

Air Platform

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

January 25, 2025 GDC 0

Both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force envisioned something similar. IAF wants to replace the MiG-21, and PAF wants to replace the F-7 (reversed-engineered MiG-21). The competition between both nations has seen worse […]

Air Platform

China Pitching JF-17 Thunder To Argentine Air Force, Can China Deliver Jets?

May 31, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Is Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions On Russia

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Pakistan Air Force is heavily dependent upon the JF-17 fighter jet whose Block-III version’s production in Pakistan was announced last week. The Block III version will feature an AESA radar, a targeting pod, and electronic […]

Air Platform

Iraq Plans to Buy 12 JF-17 Block III

September 27, 2021 GDC 0

ISLAMABAD (GDC) – The Iraqi government is planning to acquire 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan and has reportedly set aside more than $600 million in funding for the purchase of the said aircraft, […]

Air Platform

Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

July 8, 2021 GDC 0

FC-1 Xialong, more appropriately known as JF-17 is a joint creation of the Pakistani Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chengdu Corporation of China. China bought the J-10 over the JF-17 because the J-10 is much faster, […]

Air Platform

Pakistan Inducts 14 JF-17B Twin Seats Fighter Jets

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

ISLAMABAD (GDC) — Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) formally handed over 14 state-of-the-art indigenously developed fourth generation JF-17 Thunder Block-III — tandem twin seats fighter jets equipped with a long-range superior radar system and advance firing […]

Africa

Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets

May 21, 2021 GDC 0

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra formally handed over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force during a ceremony held at Nigerian Air Force base Makudri to mark the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian […]

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  • Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

    July 9, 2023 0
    A Russian ammunition and explosives storage site in occupied Makiivka was destroyed in a massive explosion on Tuesday. Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka. Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base [...]
  • Brazil Orders Additional 36 Gripen Fighters

    June 4, 2021 0
    In a major shakeup of its aircraft buying plans, the Brazilian air force plans to nearly double its order of Saab Gripen fighters and cut its number of Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports roughly in half, learned GDC citing flight global media. [...]
  • Germany Delivers Additional IRIS-T Anti-air Missiles

    December 18, 2022 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 [...]
  • Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

    February 3, 2024 0
    Spain, which has been a generous donor of military equipment to Ukraine as it defends itself from the invasion by Russia, has been cleared to buy additional Patriot missile defence systems from the US, it [...]
  • Norwegian F-35A Stealth Jets Trialed Hotpit Landing On Highway In Finland

    September 30, 2023 0
    A pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets have landed on a motorway for the first time, footage from the Norwegian military showed, a step that enables them to reduce vulnerable time on the ground [...]
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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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Bayraktar Akinci successfully launched the Roketsan-developed Cakir cruise missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Partner to Service Bundeswehr’s H-47 Chinook Engines

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Central Asia

    Armenia takes rival Azerbaijan to UN court

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorist Killed 480 Israeli Civilians, Israeli Defense Force Strikes Back

  • Anti-air Missiles

    FrankenSAM program: Ukraine to retrofit AIM-9X Sidewinder On To Soviet-era Buk Launcher

  • Defense Industry

    CSM Industry Showcases Military Vehicles At IDEB Bratislava 2021

  • Naval Platforms

    Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

  • Europe

    A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Belgorod Oblast carrying 65 Ukrainian PoW

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 35 Su-24M ground attack aircraft Since the Ukraine invasion, 17 aircraft were destroyed in Crimea drone strikes 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. revoked Hong kong’s special trading status

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Central Asia

    Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Tests Bunker Busting SARB-83 Munition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Zero design changes is the way forward for Royal Australian Navy’s tier 2 frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Established A New Baseline Design For RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport Aircraft

  • Americas

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

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Europe

    US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents Sea

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat units

  • Air Platform

    Delivery of MAF Su-30SM2 Delayed Due To COVID-19

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • Europe

    Russia Hit by Gas Shortages as Kamikaze Drones Attack Its Biggest Black Sea Oil Refinery

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Use Of JDAM In Battlefield

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Europe

    Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM intercepting Russian strategic cruise missiles Kh-101, Kh-55 and Kh-555

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russia’s oil depots and power grids

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 Started Operational Deployment on TCG Anadolu.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Thwarts 32 Russian Air Attacks Over Kyiv

  • Americas

    Two Ukrainian pilots are in the U.S. for training assessment on F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Hungary Plans To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-artillery Missiles

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intercepts Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarine in its waters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

  • Europe

    The israeli-made kamikaze drone of Azerbaijani military destroyed Armenian Iskander missile launcher

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Anti-drone System

    Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

  • C4iSR

    MiG-35 Will Have Phased Array Radar Near Future, Says Mikoyan

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, Sweden to Boost Military Spending

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

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