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Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

December 20, 2025 GDC 0

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, a move that expands the Kenya Defence Forces’ ability to counter aerial threats ranging from aircraft to uncrewed systems, according to information provided by […]

Africa

Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

August 7, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish defense firm Katmerciler has signed a contract with Kenya’s Defense Ministry to provide the African country with armored vehicle products including the tactical wheeled armored 4×4 vehicle Hızır, reported Turkish newspaper citing the company […]

Defense Industry

Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical armored combat vehicles

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

In the latest of successful deals, a Turkish defense firm has landed a new contract to provide 118 armored vehicles to Kenya, expanding its footprint in Africa. “Our tactical wheeled armored 4×4 vehicle Hızır has […]

Africa

The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

May 8, 2021 GDC 0

A widely-read Nigerian media outlet explained in a multipart published news why Nigeria felt it necessary to negotiate a series of covert military procurement deals with Beijing.  The article explains how U.S. export controls on […]

Africa

Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

April 30, 2021 GDC 0

NAIROBI, Kenya (GDC) — Kenya’s Department of Defense has cleared the procurement of 118 state-of-the-art military vehicles from Turkey at a price of nearly $70 million, Kenya’s military official said. Kenya Defense Forces Spokeswoman Zipporah […]

Africa

Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

Kenya spent an average of 5.1% of its allocated defense budget on capital expenditure (CAPEX) during 2015-2019. During the forecast period the country is expected to invest around 8.6% of its defense budget on CAPEX. […]

Africa

Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

The Kenya Air Force is now operating all three of its C-27J Spartan transport aircraft it had ordered, after the third was held back in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic. The final aircraft resumed […]

  • Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

    June 2, 2024 0
    Russian sources claim that the AFU has fired dozens of missiles and drones at the Russian city of Belgorod since Friday evening. Since yesterday, Kyiv has been authorized to attack Russian territory near the Kharkiv [...]
  • Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Produce Mobile Surveillance System for Saudi Arabia

    March 26, 2025 0
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  • Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

    December 17, 2022 0
    Fleeing from the front line in Ukraine is “probably” the only way to stay alive, a member of a high-ranking unit in the Russian navy has said. Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine [...]
  • AVIC-Antonov Xi’an Y-20 Medium Lift Aircraft: A Reverse Engineered AN-77 Transport Aircraft

    April 19, 2020 0
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  • TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 Helicopter

    April 23, 2021 0
    The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) shot down Russian-made Mi-35 helicopter in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, learned GDC citing Africa news. TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense SystemDateNovember 14, 2020Ethiopia to begin final phase of [...]
  • Japan orders HII REMUS 300 uncrewed undersea vehicles

    July 7, 2025 0
    Tokyo-headquartered Hitachi has requested Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) deliver over a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). Saab to develop large uncrewed undersea vehicle for Swedish Navy.DateSeptember 7, 2025Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million [...]
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 […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    China Discloses Close-up Photos of Deck-based J-35 Fighter Jet

  • C4iSR

    Indian RAW backed assailant set $22 million Leonardo Kronos radar on fire in the Cox’s Bazar airbase in Bangladesh

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

  • Africa

    Nigerian President Fired Military Chiefs After Failed Boko Haram Operations

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Hatf 7 (Babur) Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • Europe

    Turkish Akinci Drone Successfully Test-fires Laser-Guided Bomb

  • Defense Industry

    Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Akula-class submarine powered by tugboat!

  • Africa

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

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russia Might Run Out Of Ammo, Armored Vehicles And Shells Unless North Korea Supplies Russia With Ammo

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp-up LRASM Missile Production.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine next month

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Russia tasked Mikoyan Design Bureau to build a basic pilot trainer after disastrous Ukraine invasion

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Japanese Murata, American Texas Instruments, French Thales and German Siemens Supplied Communications, EW and Computation Equipment For Russia’s Su-57 Jets

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Long-Range Refueling Drill In Preparation Of Iran Strike

  • Europe

    Western Sanctions Crippled Russian Defense Industries, Su-57 and Su-75 Are Pipedream

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits second time on upper floor of the same skyscraper it hit last week

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese scholar says Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is inevitable

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Bayraktar Akinci B UCAV More Dangerous Than Bayraktar TB2

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon Acquisition Driven By MBDA Meteor BVRAAM Missile

  • Land Platform

    India Finalizing Deal To Purchase American Armored Vehicles And Tanks Ditching Russian Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese aerospace executive Tan Ruisong gets suspended death sentence over corruption and insider trading.

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Deliver First Eurofighter Typhoon to Turkiye in 2028.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Americas

    USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Infantry Weapons

    Textron Systems’ cased-telescoped (CT) weapons and ammunition systems

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