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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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  • Constant Houthi attacks on Israel could draw U.S., UK, and Australia into a broader Middle East conflict

    November 6, 2023 0
    On October 19, the USS Carney shot down four missiles and multiple drones fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen. Saudi Arabia reportedly intercepted a fifth missile. US officials said the missiles and drones were headed north, possibly [...]
  • Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

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  • Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

    February 2, 2026 0
    Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals. The acquisition marks a further expansion of Elbit Systems’ presence in Europe and [...]
  • Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

    April 28, 2021 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 Leonardo C-27J Spartan [...]
  • Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

    July 31, 2020 0
    The relationship between Beijing and New Delhi has become strained over recent weeks following bloody conflicts along the highly disputed Himalayan border. At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed during the Galwan Valley conflict. Now [...]
  • Indonesian Fighter Jets Procurement, Latest French Rafale Report

    January 7, 2021 0
    Indonesia is reportedly looking to secure a deal for 48 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, with the French government confirming that talks are at an advanced stage. This comes after a whirlwind trip to Europe and [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad assassinates Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief and his deputy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Sends Warships To South China Sea To Stop Chinese Fishing Flotilla Entering Its EEZ

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lockheed Martin to establish PAC-3 missile’s ground depot in Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Casualties of S-400 Deal: Turkish Albayraklar Defence seized operations

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy withdraws corvettes from peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after UN terminates UNIFIL mandate.

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Industry

    ASC Shipbuilding awarded a contract to GHD Group for Hunter-class frigates

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Land Systems Unveils AbramsX Main Battle Tank Technology Demonstrator

  • Europe

    Turkey develops CIWS for naval platforms

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per year

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches its biggest drone attack on Russian Rosneft’s fourth-largest oil refinery

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Azerbaijan buys Turkish Air-launched SOM Cruise Missiles

  • Americas

    US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

  • Europe

    Russia Failed To Launch Satan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

  • C4iSR

    Japan unveils NEC LR 02T long-range air defense radar in the Middle East.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

  • Europe

    Russia announced $166 billion defense budget for 2026.

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Leonardo Company to build ‘Michelangelo Dome’ missile defense system.

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Americas

    AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Europe

    France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan To Pull Back Troops

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Elderly Russians setting army’s recruitment centers on fire

  • Air Platform

    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries To Develop UAS Launching Capable MC-X Transport Aircraft

  • Americas

    Canada Demands that South Korea Build an Auto Plant in Canada for the Purchase of the KSS-III Submarine.

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