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Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers.

June 20, 2026 GDC 0

Canada has begun negotiations with Italy to acquire a fleet of Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers. The aircraft would support the country’s Future Fighter Lead-In Training programme. The move followed a meeting between Canadian Prime […]

Air Platform

Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

September 9, 2024 GDC 0

Austria is considering a joint purchase of M-346 jet trainers with Italy, according to the Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner. The Italian-made aircraft would replace the Saab 105 fleet that Austria retired in 2020. Earlier […]

Air Platform

Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

September 2, 2024 GDC 0

Austria is considering a joint procurement with Italy of Leonardo M-346 trainers to replace the Saab 105 aircraft it retired in 2020. Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner this week launched a legal review for such a […]

Air Platform

Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer

January 29, 2022 GDC 0

Qatar has received its first Leonardo M-346 Master advanced jet trainer aircraft from Italy, the manufacturer confirmed on 26 January. The M-346s were ordered as part of an agreement for Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) […]

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

Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal From Egypt, Greece, Poland and Turkmenistan

August 30, 2021 GDC 0

Leonardo appears to have secured a new order for its M-346 advanced jet trainer on top of a likely commitment from Elbit Systems for the type. Disclosing its first-quarter performance on 6 May, the Italian […]

Defense Industry

Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in Greece

August 18, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli Elbit Systems announced further to the Company’s announcement of January 5, 2021, that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.65 billion for the establishment and operation of the International Flight Training Center […]

Central Asia

Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

July 23, 2021 GDC 0

According to the Azeri Defense newspaper, Turkmenistan ordered the M-346 Master advanced training aircraft and eight AW139 multi-role medium helicopters. Both types of aircraft are manufactured by the Leonardo Company. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

Air Platform

Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

July 9, 2021 GDC 0

Polish Air Force to receive sixteen Alenia M-346 Master advanced jet training aircraft, reported defence24.pl quoting Deputy Minister Skurkiewicz of Poland.  Deputy Minister Skurkiewicz said during a visit to the state of school aviation that […]

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  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft.

    December 24, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it disabled a Russian Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft ahead of a separate operation that destroyed a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the port of Novorossiysk. Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two [...]
  • Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

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  • Germany to purchase Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning radar aircraft.

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  • Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters Faces Serious Maintenance Issues with Its Structure and Engines

    September 30, 2021 0
    Pakistan will not replace the JF-17’s Russian-made Klimov/Sarkisov RD-93 power plant with a new Chinese engine in the foreseeable future despite Chinese reports to the contrary, IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly reveals. PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role [...]
  • Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

    July 24, 2024 0
    On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomed Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to Seoul, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in the military industry, including joint weapons production and the supply of [...]
  • German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

    June 27, 2021 0
    The German parliament’s budget committee on Wednesday approved the 1.4 billion euro purchase of five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, reports Reuters quoting parliamentary source. Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion eurosDateJuly 3, [...]
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 […]

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. […]

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Europe

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  • Americas

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  • Africa

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