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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 […]

  • 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 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. Indonesia discusses [...]
  • Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

    August 8, 2024 0
    Israeli defense contractor Rafael has announced the first operational use of its Spike Firefly drones, also known as “Moaz”. The deployment, which occurred a year ago, showcases the innovative capabilities of this loitering munition system. [...]
  • Saab delivers composite mast for Finish navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

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  • 50 Years Old Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel On Sale

    November 6, 2020 0
    It has been announced over the weekend that the Coast Guard Patrol ship Ægir will be sold after 50 years of service, mbl reports. The Ægir-class offshore patrol vessel is a class of two offshore patrol vessels serving in the Icelandic Coast [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

    May 16, 2024 0
    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blasted a Russian freight train, sparking a massive explosion and blocking a key missile supply line. Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factoryDateSeptember 9, 2023Russia declares state of emergency near [...]
  • Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

    June 5, 2021 0
    Colombia is examining proposals from the United States, Spain and Sweden as it look to replace its aging military aircraft, the South American country’s air force said on Tuesday. Saab Group Renewed Attempts To Sell [...]
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 […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Humiliating Russian military, Russia has asked China for missiles, drones, armoured vehicles: Financial Times

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Europe

    Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

  • Americas

    The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Is In Troubled Water

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel and U.S. sign new agreement to further develop Hetz-3 (Arrow-3) missiles

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    AI pilot defeats human in a VR dogfight flying F-16 fighters

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Middle East

    Iran Financed, Trained, Provided Material Support And Authorized Hamas’s Attack On Israel To Sabotage Israel-Saudi Peace Deal

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Multiple Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Using Stinger Shoulder-launched Missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-400 surface-to-air missiles in Belarus

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded a contract to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    South Africa Facilitating Delivery Of Chinese-made Arms To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The Dynetics-Lockheed MAXPOWER High Power Microwave weapons

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Army Used White Phosphorus Artillery Munitions To Destroy Hamas Tunnels And Bunkers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets, plane parts from the U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Indra Unveils New Digital Self-protection Suite For Faster Missile Approach Alerts for Air Platforms

  • Europe

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Offer To Buy Second Batch Of S-400 SAM Amid Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s erratic behaviour could lead to an accidental war with the U.S.

  • Europe

    Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia readies for multinational exercise Talisman Sabre

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Is A Victim Of His Own Propaganda As Russia’s Airborne Failed To Capture Kyiv

  • South Asia

    Drenched in Blood: Bangladesh Army, BGB and Police Shoot Bangladeshi Student Protesters in Point Blank

  • Industry

    Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze Beaver drones destroyed six IL-76 transport aircraft and Tu-22M3 bombers in Pskov airport

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu Tank: Royal Thai Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 Tank’s Turret Exploded After Sustained Heavy Fire.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales To Develop Advanced Rocket Motor For Australia’s Hypersonic Weapon

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates human catastrophe for displaced Karen, Kachin and Rohingya

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    U.S. Official Warns India of Possible CAATSA Sanctions on Tejas Engine if It Purchases Su-57 Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

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