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Air Platform

South Korea Ramps Up FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Production After Export Success In Poland, Thailand And Malaysia

August 11, 2023 GDC 0

South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to increase its manufacturing capacity for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle by building two additional production lines in 2024. According to local media reports, the move seeks to meet the […]

Defense Industry

Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

May 22, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkey’s Hurjet light combat aircraft enters ground testing

March 18, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

December 21, 2022 GDC 0

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Africa

Turkey to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

November 1, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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

October 3, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

February 27, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Here’s Why India’s Tejas Will Not be the Winning Bidder in Malaysia’s LCA Program?

December 15, 2021 GDC 0

According to Malaysian media reports, six bids have been submitted to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) light combat aircraft (LCA) tender. The bids include India’s Hindustan Aeronautics with the Tejas, a conglomerate of Russian-led […]

Defense Industry

Turkish TAI Offers Attractive Packages For Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft Competition

December 9, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

December 2, 2021 GDC 0

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  • Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

    March 26, 2024 0
    Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
  • Iran delivered first batch of 122mm Arash-series rockets to Russia

    November 11, 2023 0
    The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage showing a recently received batch of Iranian-made 122mm Arash-series rockets. Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in UkraineDateJanuary 12, 2024Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket SystemDateJune 8, 2022Cambodian [...]
  • Russia deployed an inflatable dummy S-300 air defense system in Al Tabqah airbase

    November 21, 2021 0
    Propaganda in wartime must seek to demoralize enemy morale. A primary objective of propaganda aimed at enemy nations is to break down their will to fight. It aims to lower the enemy’s will to resist, [...]
  • ‘Made in Ireland’ parts found in Russian drones violating Western sanctions

    July 21, 2023 0
    That’s according to Defense and Security Expert, Declan Power, who was speaking after a picture of a recovered drone featuring a ‘Made in Ireland’ stamp emerged yesterday. Speaking in Kyiv, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he did not [...]
  • Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

    March 30, 2023 0
    NUCLEAR weapons newly deployed by Vladimir Putin could obliterate Kyiv and Nato capitals in just two minutes. Russia Deploys Iskander Tactical Nuclear Missiles In BelarusDateMarch 26, 2023Iskandar Tactical Missiles Were Useless in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Says [...]
  • Greece to Receive First Rafale Jets on January 19

    December 18, 2021 0
    Rafale is a twin-jet combat aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of short and long-range missions, including ground and sea attacks. France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 ReplacementDateApril 2, 2021Lockheed’s F-16, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

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

    BAE Systems Delivers Modernized CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Dutch Army

  • C4iSR

    Japanese Murata, American Texas Instruments, French Thales and German Siemens Supplied Communications, EW and Computation Equipment For Russia’s Su-57 Jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces sniper achieved the longest kill record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Arakan Army launches offensive, captured Myanmar Army’s posts

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Established Bidirectional Datalink Between F-35 and Ground Forces

  • Middle East

    Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile Defense

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany signs $2.5 billion deal to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Defense Industry

    Civmec to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia

  • Europe

    Turkey unveils stealthy Anka-3 drone demonstrator

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s New DDGX Destroyer Features Lasers, Hypersonic Missiles And Stealth Technology

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Russia postponed development of prototype Su-75 Checkmate

  • Air Platform

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

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • Industry

    Australia ramping up defense production capability

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Aviation Unveils Ultra Longer-range Falcon 10X Aircraft

  • Land Platform

    South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Rocketsan test fires ATMACA anti-ship missile from underwater

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish First Supersonic “Hürjet /Hürjet 270/Hurkus-C” Advanced jet Trainer And Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Troops To Turkey For NATO Mission

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries suffer as France, Germany and America stop supplying spare parts and components to Turkish companies

  • Europe

    Putin Admits Russia Lacks Precision-guided Bombs, Drones and Communication Equipment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s renewed ties with North Korean regime worries South Korea about KF-21 technology leaks.

  • Industry

    Rostec Will Unite Sukhoi and Mikoyan Design Bureau To Avoid Bankruptcy

  • Europe

    Putin Warns Armenia Not to Withdraw From Ceasefire

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • C4iSR

    Russia To Supply Myanmar With Orlan-10E Surveillance Drones And Pantsir-S1

  • Industry

    Israel Arms Exports Increased By 77%, India Largest Recipient

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • Uncategorized

    U.S State Department Approves Sale Of Rocket Launchers Ammunitions To Finland

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army’s T-90 Tank Lost Multi-nation Tank Biathlon Due To Engine Oil Leaks

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

  • Europe

    Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • Land Platform

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Purchased Taiwanese MIM-23B Hawk Anti-air System For Ukrainian Forces

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Raytheon Awarded $111 Million Sustainment Contract For NASAM

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