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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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  • Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

    November 7, 2025 0
    The Philippines hosted its first-ever Drone Warfare Summit this week at Subic Bay, bringing together defense officials, manufacturers, and military representatives to discuss the evolving role of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Turkish Baykar to [...]
  • Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

    February 20, 2026 0
    The United States Air Force has awarded Liquid Robotics Inc., based in Herndon, Virginia, a $25 million contract to supply 20 unmanned surface vehicles under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program supporting Japan, according to [...]
  • Syrian Rebel Shot Down Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Using Chinese FN-6 MANPAD

    April 22, 2021 0
    A Russian Mi-35 military helicopter was downed in Syria by the rebel group using Chinese FN-6 MANPAN killing the pilot, reported Syrian newspaper Amak. China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via AfricaDateApril 19, 2021Three Russian-made [...]
  • British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

    May 25, 2025 0
    A British defense startup has unveiled a new ramjet-powered artillery round designed to deliver long-range precision effects in future combat environments. Tiberius Aerospace, founded in 2022 and rooted in Silicon Valley practices, introduced its flagship [...]
  • Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

    August 28, 2022 0
    A military vehicle broke down outside the National Museum on Saturday, a day after a similar incident involving a tank. Malaysia To Purchase Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rockets System After Purchasing FA-50M From South KoreaDateMay 14, 2024Indian [...]
  • Defense Secretary Purges Defense Advisory Board

    February 6, 2021 0
    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered hundreds of Pentagon advisory board members to resign this month as part of a broad review of the panels, essentially purging several dozen who were appointed last-minute under the [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

  • Africa

    The U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Treaty Should be Cloned To Southeast Asian Countries To Counter China

  • Europe

    Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates and Radars Worth $11 Billion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Europe

    Sweden scrambles Gripen fighter jets after Russian military plane enters airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid the Iran war.

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone boat shot down Russia’s two Su-30SM fighter jet over Black sea using AIM-9 missile

  • Air Platform

    Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

  • Africa

    Ethiopia to begin final phase of operations against TPLF

  • Europe

    Putin became increasingly paranoid and fearful for his life after Prigozhin assassination

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI, Motor Sich ink deal for Atak 2 helicopter engines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Race In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    Europe Watches As KGB Putin Commits Genocides

  • Americas

    Argentina Latest Country To Ditch MiG-35 Offer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cancels Qatari Mirage 2000 order amid corruption allegations

  • Air Platform

    UK interested in buying Turkish Akinci drone

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • Cruise Missiles

    Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Hit Russian Territory Due To GLONASS Guidance Error

  • Infantry Weapons

    Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia used the 1960s P-35 missile for the first time in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded $15.3 Million Contract For Swedish Navy’s Torpedo Tube

  • Europe

    Polish PGZ to Deliver Transporter Vehicles For Patriot Missile Systems

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Prepares for BALTOPS Baltic Sea Exercise in June

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tests Jet Suits to Board Ships

  • Europe

    Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

  • Air Platform

    India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Romania Cancels Warship Deal With France’s Naval Group

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Defense Industry

    Nexter Launches Infantry Fighting Vehicle At DEFEA 2021 In Greece

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received VAB Armored Vehicle From France

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Antidote to Russian S-400: Meet The Ultimate Weapons Delilah Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead Russian Soldiers?

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