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  • [ July 23, 2026 ] Japan launches EC-2 electronic warfare jet flight test campaign at Gifu Air Base. C4iSR
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Air Platform

Indian Air Force Started Night Sorties Using Rafale, Apache And Chinooks Near Galwan Valley

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

It’s no surprise, considering the situation on the Sino-Indian border — the first batch of Rafale fighter jets inducted in the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows squadron are now “fully operational.” The five fighters just […]

Air Platform

India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

In a bid to boost their fire power in the middle of ongoing operations against China, the defence forces have proposed to equip around 100 Heron drones with missiles to tackle out enemy positions. “A […]

Air Platform

Rafale will have a strategic advantage over Sukhoi fighters: Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa

August 3, 2020 GDC 0

The Rafale aircraft will give India a strategic advantage in case of any aerial combat with Sino-Flankers in the mountainous Tibet region as the fleet will be able to use the terrain to its advantage, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

PRC regrets buying Russian S-400 air defense system

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

The PRC authorities suspect Russia of fraud with the supply of weapons under a previously concluded contract regarding the S-400 Triumph air defense system according to Chinese Communist party run newspaper Global Times. China disappointed […]

Naval Platforms

Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

NEW DELHI (GDC) — The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic according to Times of India. While reconciling to this setback, the Indian Navy […]

South Asia

Pakistan Air Force conducted drills using JF-17 fighters near Ladakh

July 28, 2020 GDC 0

Amidst India and China military stand-off, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out exercises at its forward airbase in Skardu near Ladakh in the occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region reported Dawn newspaper. Pakistan has deployed JF-17 Thunder […]

Air Platform

Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

July 26, 2020 GDC 0

Desperation on the part of the Indian Air Force might also be a factor in the decision to send Navy’s MiG-29K fighters into the Ladakh region. Indian media first reported the MiG deployment on Tuesday. […]

South Asia

India sends MiG-29K to Ladakh Border

July 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Navy plans to deploy 20 of its 45 MiG-29 carrier-borne fighters to the Himalayas to reinforce air force jets flying patrols over a disputed region bordering China. The MiG-29Ks are supposed to fly […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

French Rafale Could Fire Scalp Cruise Missiles At Ladakh Border

July 22, 2020 GDC 0

It was bound to happen, and India has no choice. Bullied by a menacing China, it must push every button, and then some. Military strategists know that one good strafing by French-made Rafale’s toting Meteor […]

Air Platform

India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters

July 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force command received the last batch of five AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian attack helicopters, which were ordered by Boeing in 2015. According to British magazine Janes, the helicopters were handed over to […]

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  • Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

    September 20, 2025 0
    As reported by the Folha de S.Paulo on September 18, 2025, Brazil is in discussions with Sweden to acquire up to 12 second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighter jets as a temporary solution against an impending [...]
  • Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

    March 14, 2022 0
    Russia has been accused of using a “filthy” chemical bomb on civilians that was referred to by the Nazis as a “flaming onion” and inflicts “indescribable suffering”. The phosphous bomb’s signature is a loud bang [...]
  • Philippines could be the first export customer of Korean KF-21 Borame

    August 6, 2024 0
    The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter looks poised to join a long-running competition in the Philippines. The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition ProgramDateOctober 19, 2024Korea Aerospace Industries Started [...]
  • Sweden to Have Operational Patriot Missile Defense Systems by 2025

    January 3, 2021 0
    On August 8 2020, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an agreement with the United States to purchase four Patriot Configuration 3+ Modernized Fire Units equipped with AN/MPQ-65 radars and armed with 100 MIM-104E Guided Enhancement Missile-TMB (GEM-T) [...]
  • US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

    June 21, 2020 0
    A U.S. Navy Super Hornet successfully launched a Stormbreaker glide bomb, a major step towards confirming initial operational capability (IOC). Stormbreaker is the Pentagon’s most advanced smart bomb to date, capable of seeking out and [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped onto a landmine in Donetsk

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • Europe

    Russia to hike defense budget by 70 percent to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    From Jets, Tanks To Warship: Meteoric Rise Of South Korean Defense Industries

  • Europe

    Putin Would Be Signing ‘Suicide Note’ If He Nukes Ukraine, Says John Bolton

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FrankenSAM scored the first kill against Russian forces

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 Successfully Jammed Russian-made S-300 SAM of Syrian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed the S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan prepares long-range strike capability with new missile systems.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran unveils new long-range Shahed-136B kamikaze drone

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows One German Leopard Tank Took Out Column Of Putin’s T-90M Proryv Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • South Asia

    After destroying Bangladesh’s democracy, India’s Modi is begging Bangladesh to export Indian goods to the US.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Gets One Step Closer To Fly F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Americas

    BWXT awarded $1.5 billion contract for naval nuclear propulsion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Receives Order for Situational Awareness System of RAN’s OPV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea to develop supersonic cruise missile for KF-X fighters

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles to fulfil Russia’s order

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Air Force shifts training facilities to Australia

  • Europe

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

  • Ballistic Missile

    Indonesia received the Turkish KHAN ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

  • Europe

    The long-awaited Turkish Altay main battle tanks enter mass production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Industry

    General Electric CODLAG Marine Propulsion system

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers aft section of T-7A trainer for testing

  • Uncategorized

    South Korea Awarded A Contract to Integrate MBDA Meteor onto KF-X Fighter Aircraft

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

  • Europe

    Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

  • Europe

    Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR on AUKUS Submarine, A Huge Blow to Australia

  • Air Platform

    China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second Russian Fighter Jet Base in Three Days

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Missile defence gaps made Great Britain small Britain.

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 Carrier Based Fighter Jet Shortcomings Impede PLA Navy’s Operations

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives orders for Arexis EW system for German Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR -Thief) Directorate’s false arms procurement news release deprecates the military’s capability.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal hands over 16th Guardian-Class patrol boat to Australian DoD

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