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

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Air Platform

U.S. State Department approves sale of 50 F-35 to UAE

November 12, 2020 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $10.4 billion. The Defense […]

Industry

Chemring Australia wins $107 million contract under F-35 programme

May 7, 2020 GDC 0

Chemring Australia has secured a $107.5m contract from the US Navy under the global F-35 programme. The Geelong-based firm will be responsible for the production and delivery of countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international […]

Americas

Pentagon Finally Kicks Turkey Out of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

November 21, 2019 GDC 0

The United States is “unwinding” Turkey from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as a result of the country buying the Russian S-400 air defense missile system, Pentagon officials said. With the removal of Turkey […]

Middle East

The F-35 stealth fighter made its combat debut in Syria

May 23, 2018 LM Publications 0

After more than two decades of development and testing, the Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has made its combat debut in Syria. IAF deployment of F-35 and operational engagement of F-35 marks a significant moment […]

  • Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

    June 8, 2024 0
    South Korea has started mass production of the new multi-purpose medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named ‘Korean Reaper’ to increase military surveillance reach over North Korea. The KUS-FS UAV to be deployed for RoKA Ground [...]
  • Pentagon Announced Top Ten Contenders For Counter-drone Technology

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  • Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

    April 7, 2026 0
    The Israeli Air Force struck IRGC Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171E helicopters at Fat’h Heliport in Karaj near Tehran using Delilah cruise missiles. The IDF released footage of the strikes, with analyst Babak Taghvaee confirming the targeted [...]
  • The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

    April 26, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.651 billion. Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian DroneDateDecember [...]
  • Saab Group To Showcase Next-gen Combat Boat-90 At DSEI 2021

    September 3, 2021 0
    Saab announced Tuesday that it will be demonstrating a new generation of the Combat Boat 90 (CB90) fast assault craft for the first time outside of Sweden. Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat [...]
  • Spain Delivers 40 Leopard 2A4 Tanks And Aspide Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

    September 9, 2022 0
    According to information published by the Spanish newspaper “El Pais” on June 5, 2022, Spain approves the delivery to Ukraine of 40 Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) and Aspide air defense missile systems. Ukraine will receive [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Developed GhostEye MR AESA Radar For NASAMS II SAM

  • Industry

    Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin completes the first test firing of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM).

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Middle East

    South Korean and Israeli Defense Companies Benefit from $243 Billion Middle Eastern Defense Spending.

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Buy 48 FA-50 Fighter Jets And 180 K2 Tanks From South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine hails its first counteroffensive success in defense of Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russian Tanks Commander Drive His Tank Through Minefields

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 72 F-35 Stealth Jets in Six Months

  • Middle East

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Air Platform

    UK purchased six H145 helicopters for training mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to host nuclear submarines within five years under AUKUS deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Russia’s Su-30SME Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russian forces have lost more than 15 modernized 2S33 Msta-SM howitzers per month since deployed in eastern Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Government Stands Idle As Chinese Norinco Poaching DefendTex Business

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Developed Anti-stealth Radar To Detect Next-Gen Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems developed digital twin and 3D printing techniques for Tempest fighter

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan Comissions Turkish-built Turkmen-Class Corvette “Deniz Han”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    SEA Awarded A Contract to Supply Triple Torpedo Launcher to Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Bizarre videos show drunk Russians walking towards oil explosions

  • South Asia

    Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and Finland Reject Her Asylum Bids

  • Europe

    Russia is losing 20,000 to 25,000 troops per month in the Ukraine war, NATO assessment.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese Kh-31/YJ-91 anti-radiation missile

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Two NASAMS Batteries To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashed in Assam’s Jorhat due to Faulty Maintenance by HAL.

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam signed agreement with the U.S. to purchase F-16V, ditching Su-57 jets

  • Air Platform

    Pratt & Whitney hits a key milestone on the next-generation fighter engine.

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s SEAL team rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms.

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-15 Naval Aircraft Crashed Near Xiangyang

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL develop jamming system to protect naval ships

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drone In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroyed three Russian attack helicopters in a sabotage attack

  • Africa

    Turkish HISAR ADS Shot Down Russia-made Mi-35 Helicopter in Libya

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Paused F-16V Acquisition in Favor of F-35 Stealth Jets

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine targets rare Russian $100 million Nebo-U long-range VHF radar station

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant.

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