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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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  • Bangladesh Army’s BELL-206 Helicopter Crashed Due To Pilot Error

    July 28, 2022 0
    A BELL-206 training helicopter of the Army Aviation Corp crashed on Wednesday at Nababganj in Dhaka during regular training while trying to make an emergency landing in a water body. Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Helicopter [...]
  • India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

    August 6, 2024 0
    During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and [...]
  • Saab Group Lays Keel For Swedish Navy’s Blekinge-class Submarine

    July 19, 2022 0
    Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Swedish Navy’s first Blekinge-class submarine at its shipyard in Karlskrona. Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For SwedenDateAugust 30, 2021Why Swedish Navy’s A26 [...]
  • South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

    November 21, 2023 0
    This deal for the procurement of naval missiles after the East Asian republic confirmed the continued production of two more frigates marks the country’s maritime priorities. USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept [...]
  • Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

    March 3, 2022 0
    Textron Aviation will deliver new commercial Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka. Israeli IAI returns Sri Lankan Kfir fighters to service, provision for future upgradesDateJuly 2, 2021CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri [...]
  • Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

    November 9, 2023 0
    A few months ago there was information about Australia’s possible refusal to buy fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. It was confirmed by Janes, which received a comment from a representative of the Australian Defense Ministry. Australia purchases [...]
Europe

Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

September 15, 2025 0

Sweden announced on September 11, 2025, its 20th support package to Ukraine, valued at approximately SEK 9.2 billion ($836 million). This package was presented by Defence Minister Pål Jonson and is structured to respond to […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

September 10, 2025 0

Ukrainian defense industry plans to expand its artillery production with new variants of the Bohdana howitzer, one of the country’s most widely produced systems since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. According to journalist Mariusz […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Vietnam Purchases 20 K9 self-propelled Howitzers.

August 25, 2025 0

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed an export agreement with Vietnam for its K9 self-propelled howitzers. It marks South Korea’s first arms export to Vietnam, following earlier donations of decommissioned patrol ships. Under the $250-million […]

Europe

Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

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Europe

Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery Contract With Israeli Elbit Systems.

August 20, 2025 0

The Israeli defense technologies company chose not to disclose Serbia as the European country purchasing Hermes 900 drones, long-range missiles, electronic warfare systems and command and control systems, in a landmark deal reported by Calcalist. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

August 18, 2025 0

Taiwan’s military has unveiled what appears to be a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck—part of what analysts say may be a growing fleet of improvised yet highly capable coastal defense systems […]

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Infantry Weapons

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Facebook Bans Myanmar Military’s Facebook And Instagram Pages

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft Completes First Supersonic Flight

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

  • Europe

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  • Americas

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  • C4iSR

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

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  • Middle East

    Naval Group Launched First Gowind Corvette for UAE Navy

  • Americas

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  • Naval Platforms

    China Developed Catapult-launched Version J-15T Naval Aircraft

  • Naval Weapons

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  • Air Platform

    Ukraine plans to buy 48 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

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    China’s Type 071 Amphibious Dock Landing Craft Joins Naval Exercises First Time

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Negotiating With UK To Purchase Eurofighter, Type 23 Frigate And C-130J Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

  • Europe

    Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

  • Europe

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  • Middle East

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  • South Asia

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

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  • Anti-ship Missile

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Industry

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  • Europe

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  • South Asia

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