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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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  • Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer T-7A RedHawk to Royal Air Force.

    November 22, 2025 0
    Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer a next-generation pilot training system aimed at preparing Royal Air Force pilots for the era of advanced combat aircraft. Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE [...]
  • Why does Israel highly values friendly relations with Muslim Azerbaijan?

    September 11, 2021 0
    In April 2017, a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu included: Israel is proud to have been one of the first nations to recognize the [...]
  • Stealth Matter: The USAF F-35A Struck Syrian position protected by S-300 and S-400

    September 6, 2021 0
    American F-35 fighters attacked the area of ​​the Syrian army covered by S-400 and S-300 learned GDC quoting the USAF source. Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidenceDateApril 10, 2024Israeli [...]
  • Patria awarded contract to produce 321 armored vehicles for Swedish army

    July 21, 2024 0
    The Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) has inked a contract with Finland-based defense and technology company Patria, securing the acquisition of 321 six-wheeled armored vehicles, marking one of Sweden’s largest defense procurement deals to date. [...]
  • MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries

    August 2, 2025 0
    On 23 July 2025, MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles less than two and a half years since the order was placed as part of a joint acquisition led by OCCAR with Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint [...]
  • EU Pledges Fighter Jets Transfers to Ukraine, Sweden Breaks Neutrality

    February 28, 2022 0
    The European Union (EU) has said it will provide fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a €450 million ($502.3 million) support package of lethal aid. European foreign ministers agreed to the package, along with [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Reveals Four Tail Numbers of Indian Rafale Jets Downed During Operation Sindoor.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship

  • Counter-drone System

    Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia tests Sidewinder air-to-air missile on NASAMS launcher

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Intervened in PK Halder Graft Case to Remove Sajeeb Wazed’s Name from Indian CBI’s $123 Million Graft Cases

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Buys CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Christens Turkish-made Ada Class Corvette

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force’s first KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker completes maiden flight.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $4.28 Billion Boxer Multipurpose Combat Vehicles Are Partly Effective

  • Air Platform

    Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC delivers refurbished Su-34 aircraft to Russian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Havelsan expands Boeing pilot training capacity with new devices entering testing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

  • Naval Platforms

    French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trial

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Europe

    Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Paused F-16V Acquisition in Favor of F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

  • Europe

    Russia stole land, grain from Ukraine, now Russia stealing timbers through industrial-scale logging

  • Air Platform

    French Government To Spend $2.3 Billion To Develop F4 Standard For Rafale Aircraft

  • Africa

    Congo Rape Victim’s Children Want to Reunite With Bangladesh Army’s UN Peacekeepers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed To The Albanese Government

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Air Platform

    UK’s Tempest Fighter To Get A Brand New AESA Radar

  • Americas

    US DoD ask congress to authorize construction of two new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines

  • C4iSR

    Stanford University Developed Advanced Sonar That Detects Submarine From Air

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 500th F-35 to the USAF

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • Europe

    Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

  • Infantry Weapons

    PLZ52 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer was displayed on 10th Airshow China

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Boosts Upgraded Alpha Jets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted Fourth AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine reports gains around Bakhmut, Ukrainian MoD says

  • Europe

    Ukraine Credits Kherson Victory To US-made HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • South Asia

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale F5 fighter jets amid tensions with Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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