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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
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Air Platform

Leonardo Company’s M-346FA Fighter Attack Aircraft

November 24, 2021 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Malaysia Released Tender for Lead-In Light Fighter/Trainer Aircraft

September 1, 2021 GDC 0

Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MinDef) announced on 22 June that it has launched a tender for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF’s) Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In-Trainer (LCA/FLIT) programme. Against a backdrop of Chinese military aircraft […]

Central Asia

Turkmenistan becomes as launch customer for Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov recently visited a Turkmenistan Air Force (TuAF) base in the nation’s Western Balkans region to attend the presentation of the new military aircraft received by the service over the […]

Africa

Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

August 17, 2021 GDC 0

Ghana is looking to procure six Aero Vodochody L-39NG aircraft for the Armed Forces of Ghana through a loan agreement worth € 111.3 million ($ 132 million), local media reported in recent days. The agreement […]

Defense Industry

Russia copies a feature of Northrop YF-23 into Checkmate LCA

July 23, 2021 GDC 0

The prototype of the Sukhoi next-generation fighter was revealed at the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon, Reuters reported. The show opened Tuesday in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. It is expected to be airworthy by 2023 […]

Air Platform

Rostec Releases More Photos of Light Combat Aircraft

July 19, 2021 GDC 0

Russian aircraft makers will present a prospective new fighter jet at a Moscow air show 2021 that opens next week. The new warplane hidden under a tarpaulin was photographed being towed to a parking spot […]

Air Platform

Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Light Attack Aircraft

May 17, 2021 GDC 0

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Africa

Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

May 7, 2021 GDC 0

Nigerian media have published about the purchase of 24 Leonardo M-346FA light fighter aircraft by Nigeria. The deal has already been signed and ‘At least six aircraft will be delivered before Q3/2021,’ they say. 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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  • 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, 2023Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian [...]
  • Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project.

    July 11, 2026 0
    The Swedish and German governments have signed a letter of intent ​regarding air defence, Sweden’s defence minister ‌said on Wednesday, adding that there was German interest in working with Sweden’s Saab on ​new fighter jets. [...]
  • Returning to frontline, Ukrainian Leopard crews see their ‘cat’ as game-changer

    April 14, 2023 0
    Ukrainian troops fired the 120mm guns of their Leopard tanks at a German shooting range on Monday, a few days before they were due to return home with the “cats” they hope will give Kyiv [...]
  • Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian Navy

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  • Ukraine deploys its Grom-2 tactical ballistic missile to fight Russian troops

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    According to a video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense on March 30, 2023, the Ukrainian armed forces will have deployed its new locally-made Grim-2 short-range ballistic missile system. In the video released by [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin delivers 500th ground-based AESA radars

  • Europe

    Polish Army wants to buy new Rosomak armored personnel carriers

  • Air Platform

    Australian P-8A Poseidon Makes Inaugural Visit To French Réunion Island

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • Middle East

    UAE, France $18 Billion Rafale Deal Explained!

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • Americas

    EDGE Awarded Contract To Produce MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles For Brazil

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded $536 Million Contract To Upgrade German Navy’s Brandenburg-Class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Military Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close to Australian Navy’s Helicopter.

  • Europe

    Sweden, Germany and UK jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for artic operations

  • Americas

    USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Conducted Hypersonic Weapons Test

  • Europe

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia is in discussion with the U.S. to purchase MIM-104 Patriot missile defense system

  • South Asia

    Pakistan to replace P-3 Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian Embraer Lineage jetliner

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade Spearfish Torpedoes Of Royal Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese-made PL-15 missile missed its target and debris found in India

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new armored vehicle with Varta-2 30mm turret

  • South Asia

    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver 100 Otokar Cobra II APC to Uganda

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Europe

    Russia Begun Deploying Nuclear Capable Iskander-M Missiles To Finish And Swedish Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries Unveils BlueWhale Autonomous Spy Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine inflicted devastating blow to Russia’s Morozovsk military air base, destroyed Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Air Platform

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

  • Americas

    Iran war forced the Pentagon to import kamikaze sea drones from Ukraine.

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates 90 Stryker Armored Vehicles and 50 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan Delivers First ALP-300G Portable Early Warning Radar System to the Turkish Armed Forces

  • Americas

    L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72

  • Europe

    Biden Administration Announced New Military Aid To Ukraine, Included HIMARS, Patriot Missile and Howitzers

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish ASELSAN, Baykar and TUSAS named top 100 global arms dealers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

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