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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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  • Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

    February 27, 2020 0
    Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets entered Athens’ flight information region (FIR) on Monday without submitting a flight plan, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said. GEETHA said the planes flew over the eastern Aegean [...]
  • Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

    May 1, 2024 0
    The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of Myanmar’s Karen National Union (KNU) a staunch opponent of the military coup, captured the 275 Light Infantry Battalion base about 5km (3.1 miles) west of [...]
  • Saab and Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets in Canada.

    November 15, 2025 0
    Swedish defense company Saab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to build its Gripen fighter jet under license in Canada, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs in the country, CEO Micael [...]
  • Japan to launch sixth generation fighter F-3 in 2031

    July 10, 2020 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — Japan plans to begin mass production of a cutting-edge, domestically developed sixth generation fighter jet in fiscal 2031, aiming to start deployment in 2035 when its fleet of aging F-2 planes is scheduled to be retired, [...]
  • Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

    April 12, 2021 0
    A record was set when 20 PLA ​​military aircraft departed from mainland China and approached Taiwan in two directions. Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZDateApril 11, 2021Repeat Incursions [...]
  • Leonardo Delivers First ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar to UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon

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Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

  • Air Platform

    Why did China buy Russian Mi-171sh helicopter when it has Z-10?

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Americas

    Boeing to expedite T-7A Red Hawk Trials

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italian Army has received its first new-generation SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems.

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed modernized $25 million TOR-M1S Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Integrated Lightning II Targeting Pod Into Super Hornet

  • Americas

    USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And Security

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy’s HS Kimon Started Sea Trials

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 155mm Howitzers And Ammunition To Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured Klishchiivka and Andriivka after defeating Russian brigades, killing 4,500 Russian troops

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Produces Twinvis Surveillance Radar To Bolster Situational Awareness

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches New Neptune Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • South Asia

    India withdraws from FGFA or Su-57 (PAK FA) project

  • Middle East

    No Reaction From S-300: The Israeli Air Force F-16 Strikes Near Syrian S-300 Position

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Ukraine war: Indian Army will replace all Russian-origin tanks, IFV and armored vehicles with domestic vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

  • C4iSR

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

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s Mig-29K’s Engine Caught Fires, Pilots Safely Ejected From The Aircraft

  • Land Platform

    India Finally Ditches Russia’s T-90 Tanks, Opt-in For French Leclerc MBT

  • Air Platform

    Russia delivers second-hand MiG-29s fighter jets to Iran.

  • Akash SAM
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

  • Europe

    Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if U.S. delivers ATACMS missile

  • Europe

    Britain and Turkey Agreed to Provide Further Lethal Aid to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French Weapons

  • C4iSR

    China delivers new intelligence gathering spy ship to Pakistan navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Shot Down Su-30SM Patrolling Black Sea And Recaptured Oil Rig

  • Europe

    ICC issued arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

  • Europe

    Russia’s vital supply route paralyzed in river dam collapse

  • Air Platform

    Inexpensive Turkish armed drones reshaping warfare

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

  • No Picture
    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to light up Opera House in Israeli colors after Hamas attack

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

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