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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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  • U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

    February 12, 2023 0
    The U.S. State Department cleared $700 million in a possible foreign military sale to Switzerland, along with other sales to Lithuania and Belgium, as the neutral European country works to modernize its Air Force by 2030. Taiwan cleared to upgrade [...]
  • Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

    March 13, 2026 0
    Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates as Iranian missile and drone attacks expand across the Middle East. The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill RecordDateApril 18, [...]
  • Target Spratly Islands: China’s domestic amphibious aircraft AG600 started sea trial

    July 29, 2020 0
    China’s domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully made its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to operate in challenging maritime conditions and conduct missions, including far sea [...]
  • General Electric CODLAG Marine Propulsion system

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  • Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

    August 4, 2025 0
    India’s first stealth fighter, the AMCA, is still in the design phase and won’t arrive until 2065, at best. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with advanced platforms like the J-35, J-20, J-36, and J-50. Pakistan [...]
  • Russian Army Lost 40 Percent of Its Warfighting Capability, Ran Out Of Ammo and Shells

    May 31, 2022 0
    A new phase of the Ukraine war is shaping up in the eastern part of the country, where Russian troops are aiming to overcome early setbacks and pummel Ukrainian forces in a long-distance ground battle. [...]
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

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Ran Out Of Precision Guided Missile, Used 1960s Kh-22 Anti-ship Missile At Land Targets

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Strikes Blew Up Russia’s Airbase And Su-34 Bombers Fleet

  • Europe

    Ireland To Become NATO Member To Protect Undersea Digital Cables

  • Air Platform

    Serbia plans to buy Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Americas

    TRL Drones has developed the TALOS-J and TALOS-E interceptor drone systems.

  • Europe

    British MoD To Compensate For Damages Caused By RAF Typhoon’s Sonic Boom

  • C4iSR

    Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

  • Americas

    No Such Terms as “CAATSA Waiver For India” Under CAATSA Law

  • Europe

    British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yaroslavl shipbuilding plant collapsed due to debt and unpaid work by the Russian Navy.

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Third GlobalEye For Swedish Air Force

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays the keel of First San Antonio class Flight II LPD

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

  • C4iSR

    Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian navy’s missile boat Ivanovets in Crimea

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

  • Europe

    Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin secures $233 million deal for IRST21 Block II Systems.

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s Buk-M1 air defense system

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

  • C4iSR

    MiG-35 Will Have Phased Array Radar Near Future, Says Mikoyan

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 AW169M Helicopters to Austria

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to retire Su-30MKM fighters.

  • Americas

    U.S. to spend $14.3 billion to ramp up Iron Dome missile production

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Three Off-the-shelf Virginia-Class Submarines From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Why Australia Needs B-21 Raider For Long-range Strike Missions?

  • Air Platform

    Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

  • Defense Industry

    Poland discloses details of Bayraktar TB2 deals

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • Cruise Missiles

    Dutch firm Destinus to develop 2000km range Ruta stealth cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Russia counterattacks Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka despite losing 6000 troops and 400 vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI awarded contract to produce anti-jam GPS system for South Korea and Thailand

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

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