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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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  • Taiwan progressed with domestically designed submarine

    June 29, 2020 0
    First indigenous defence submarine to be launched in five years, shipbuilder says as construction work begins, according to Taiwanese media. Taiwan has revealed details of its home-built submarine as President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to bolster [...]
  • Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

    April 30, 2021 0
    Corvettes will be produced for the Ukrainian Navy using Turkish technologies at the Okean shipyard in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the shipyard said in a statement. Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of [...]
  • Turkey Hired A Law Firm To Lobby F-35 Programme

    June 23, 2021 0
    Turkey is inking of a consultation agreement with a Washington-based law firm to lobby to protect its rights in the F-35 fighter jet program after the country was suspended by the U.S. will not only [...]
  • Norway joins the UK’s Global Combat Ship partnership with Canada and Australia.

    April 30, 2026 0
     Norway has joined a four-nation effort with the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to align their Type 26 warship programs, expanding a common frigate design into a coordinated allied fleet. This will improve North Atlantic [...]
  • France Delivers Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine

    November 17, 2024 0
    In response to increasing demands for military support for Ukraine, the French government has officially confirmed the upcoming delivery of six Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). This decision marks a [...]
  • Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

    February 28, 2026 0
    Turkey is preparing to sign a multi-billion-dollar energy agreement with the United States that could clear the way for the purchase of American F-35 fighter jets, according to local media reports. Washington and Ankara are [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin launches LCS 29, the future USS Beloit

  • Americas

    Biden Administration decided to lift the ban on American military contractors deploying in Ukraine

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

  • Americas

    Canada’s Roshel and Swedish Swebor jointly produce ballistic-grade steel in Canada

  • Middle East

    Criminal Ali Khamenei Killed 16,500 and wounded 300,000 Iranian protesters.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Europe

    43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Europe

    Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if U.S. delivers ATACMS missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Decommissioned All Type 051 Destroyers

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Europe

    Russia delivers captured Western small arms and vehicles to Hezbollah and Hamas to blame Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    A spectacular Centenary Flypast Of RAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Europe

    Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) Signs Letter of Intent with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon Jet.

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • Middle East

    Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army used Israeli drones, armored vehicles and spyware during the military coup

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus eyes Air Combat Cloud role on Tempest

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norway joins the UK’s Global Combat Ship partnership with Canada and Australia.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of Donbas

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Europe

    Chinese bid to buy Motor Sich could jeopardize Ukraine’s chance to join NATO

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why did India’s Russian-made R-77 Missiles Fail to Hit Pakistani F-16C Fighter Jets?

  • Middle East

    Ukrainian and Syrian forces started joint operations to take out key Russian mercenary recruitment centres worldwide

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Enters U.S. Air Force’s Tanker Competition

  • Air Platform

    Thailand selects Elbit Systems Hermes 900 for maritime surveillance UAV requirement​

  • Europe

    Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases 3,000 Eagle V Armored Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    ELTA’s ELM-2084 4D MS-MMR Multi-Sensor Multi Mission Radar System

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