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Air Platform

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 […]

  • Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

    February 24, 2025 0
    The Chinese website sohu.com quoted a high military official linked to the Chinese aviation industry as saying: “The Sudanese Air Force is in contact with the Chinese aviation industry to procure a batch of J-10CE [...]
  • Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

    November 25, 2021 0
    The Indonesia Ministry of Defense on Thursday placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing ParatroopersDateApril [...]
  • China unveils PL-15E and PL-10E missiles for foreign customers

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  • Ukraine unveils underground bunker for prized HIMARS artillery rockets

    June 17, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has unveiled an underground base being used to protect US-supplied HIMARS launchers. Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Strikes Killed More Than 200 Russian Soldiers In DzharylhachDateAugust 4, 2023Ukraine Destroyed 50 Ammunition Depots Using [...]
  • Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

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  • The assassin in the sky: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1B Predator and MQ-1C Gray Eagle MALE UAV

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Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Test Fires Python IR Guided Missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI Unveils “Fire Storm 250” Armed Drone.

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army purchased Czech Zuzana 2 155mm howitzer, ditching Chinese SH-15 howitzer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia and China Aided North Korea to Float Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Orders 10th Virginia-class Submarine

  • Europe

    Putin recruits Iran proxy Houthis to fight in Ukraine, what Houthis received in return should worry Israel

  • Land Platform

    The U.S. will fund Israeli Eitan Armored Vehicle Acquisition Program.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • C4iSR

    Turkey upgrades its F-16 Fighting Falcon with Asalsan’s cutting-edge AESA radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine sends Turkish-made Cobra II vehicles to the frontline

  • Air Platform

    Watch Cool F-35 Onboard Aircraft Carriers

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Europe

    Russia No Longer Operating Airborne Sorties Beyond Kherson And Donetsk In Fear Of Western Air Defense

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Growing Arsenal Of Conventional And Nuclear Ballistic Missiles Pose Serious Threat To Australia, Japan, And India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer

  • Europe

    France Delivers Crotale NG Anti-air And LRU MLRS To Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Fired Naval Strike Missile For The First Time

  • Europe

    US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents Sea

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    ‘We will turn them into rubble’, Israeli PM Netanyahu vows vengeance

  • Middle East

    Kuwait purchases Bayraktar TB2 drones worth $367 million

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Leidos Australia to Arm Sea Archer and Long Bow Unmanned Surface Vessels with Naval Strike Missile.

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • Europe

    FDI HN: Naval Group Cuts Steel for Second Frigate

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighter jets bombed Cambodia as fights erupted between both neighbors for border disputes

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded $15.3 Million Contract For Swedish Navy’s Torpedo Tube

  • Americas

    President Trump Fired African-American and Female Officers From Army, Navy and Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Considers Supplying 370km Range JASSM Missiles to Ukraine, Which Could Alter Course of War

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Relocates S-300 Missiles From Syria To Ukraine

  • Europe

    UK To Boost Defense Exports to APAC Region

  • Europe

    The Threat of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Real

  • South Asia

    India Removes Offset Clause For Government-To-Government Arms Deals

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups captured more township from Junta forces in Shan state

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • South Asia

    Amid China tensions, Indian Defense Ministry’s $10 billion shopping spree

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