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Africa

Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

The Nigerian Air Force inducted A-29 Super Tucano aircraft it signed a contract for four years ago, on August 31. The induction ceremony was hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the […]

Air Platform

Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

April 9, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Assessing Light Combat Aircraft Options for Malaysia

April 2, 2021 GDC 0

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Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

May 15, 2020 GDC 0

New Delhi (GDC) — India plans to switch to locally-made fighter jets, two years after asking global companies to submit proposals to supply 114 combat aircraft in the world’s biggest warplane contract. This is not first […]

Industry

Boeing eyes on T-7A exports to Asia-Pacific markets

February 13, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing has announced an intention to export the T-7A Red Hawk to countries in the Asia-Pacific region for military trainer and light combat aircraft requirements across the Asia-Pacific region. The US company will share marketing […]

Air Platform

HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Too Late, Too Little and Too Expense

October 28, 2019 GDC 0

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  • Defence Minister Richard Marles wants to increase military spending by up to $25 billion to pay for new warships

    February 11, 2024 0
    Defence Minister Richard Marles wants to increase military spending by up to $25 billion to pay for new warships, weapons and base upgrades as he battles growing anger from contractors over the paralysis gripping big [...]
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ends Production Of Su-30MKI Fighters

    February 8, 2021 0
    Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is nearing the end of a 272-aircraft license production run for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, with the last aircraft now undergoing final acceptance tests. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured the last [...]
  • Russian Commander Asked Soldiers To Wear Civilian Clothes And Run, As Ukraine Reclaim Western Front Of Kherson

    November 12, 2022 0
    Ukrainian forces have entered the western edge of Kherson city, according to images on social media geolocated by CNN, following the retreat of Russian troops. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, [...]
  • Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

    July 28, 2020 0
    The geography of the losses of the Russian Pantsir-S air defense missile systems expanded to one more country. According to Russian media, two more Russian-made Pantsir-S complexes were destroyed and are no longer subject to [...]
  • Ukraine blew up Engels Airbase Housing Russia’s Nuclear Bomber

    March 26, 2025 0
    Ukraine has struck a key Russian airbase housing nuke bombers with footage showing a huge explosion rising into the sky. Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By UkraineDateJanuary 6, 2023A [...]
  • Lockheed’s F-35 wins over Gripen, Eurofighter and Rafale in Europe

    January 15, 2024 0
    Lockheed Martin’s American F-35 Lightning II is successfully conquering the European market. The road to success is not smooth, but the fifth-generation fighter is slowly but surely beating the competition. Great Demand For F-35 Lightning [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russian Buyan-M Corvette Sustained Significant Damage By Ukrainian Drone Strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    AERO Vodochy To Deliver Four L-39N Advanced Jet Trainer To Czech Air Force

  • South Asia

    Former Director of Bangladesh’s DGFI Lieutenant General (Retired) Saiful Alam Arrested For Human Rights Violation, Corruption and Assisting Sheikh Hasina in Laundering Money

  • Americas

    Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

  • Europe

    Italian Navy ordered 36 amphibious armored vehicles from IDV

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • Air Platform

    Poland Purchases 48 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Ballistic Missiles, Air Defence System, Radars, Naval Bases and Military Installations Completely Destroyed.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Cruise Missiles

    UK startup Rotron Aerospace tests new long-range cruise missile.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin To Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, Strengthening Position As Leading Provider Of Technologies

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce Bradley A4s Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approves Aegis Combat Systems For Canada

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Sent Hundreds of KN-23 Ballistic Missiles to Russia.

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • Americas

    President Biden Approves $770 Billion Defense Spending

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 72 F-35 Stealth Jets in Six Months

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Cracks Junta’s Chinese-made Jamming Systems, Launches Ukrainian Style Kamikaze Drones At Army’s Positions

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin To Fast-track Delivery Of B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Almost 6,000 Troops In Harsh Winter As Dead Bodies Piling Up In Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Kills Russia’s $19 Million Mi-28N Helicopter With $400 FPV Drone.

  • Americas

    U.S. Develops Ultra Long-range Air Defense Radar To Counter China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates Mi-17 And Mi-2 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 20 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy To Develop Carrier Killer HALO Hypersonic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War In Galwan Valley: Chinese Smartphone Manufactures Are the Biggest Losers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • Europe

    Russian Army General Fighting For His Life After Ukraine’s Drone Strikes

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

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