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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 […]

Air Platform

Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

July 8, 2021 GDC 0

Baku (GDC) — Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense signed a preliminary agreement on the acquisition of Italian Leonardo M-346 Master combat training aircraft, learned GDC citing Turan news. According to Military Review, during a visit by […]

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    May 11, 2021 0
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    April 24, 2023 0
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    December 25, 2025 0
    Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm [...]
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    July 1, 2021 0
    Indonesia and the United States have broken ground on a new $3.5 million maritime training center in the strategic area of Batam, in the Riau Islands, Indonesia’s maritime security agency said.Attending the ceremony virtually on [...]
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Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean military orders new command vehicles from Hyundai Rotem

  • Air Platform

    Leaked Document Shows Russia’s Rostec Falsified Performance Data for the Zhuk-ME Radar in Indian Navy’s MiG-29K.

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • Loitering Munitions

    Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • Middle East

    Russia and Iran want a prolonged war in the Middle East as Israeli death toll rises to 2,500

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Warned Off Chinese J-10 Fighters Sixth Times In A Week

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Delivered “Al Doha” OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Air Platform

    American instructor says, two experienced Ukrainian pilots were able to master F-16s in four months

  • Europe

    The Main Reason Soviet Union Collapsed, The Same Reason Putin’s Russia Will Collapse

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen Helmet For Fixed-wing Aircrew

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Sacks Admiral Igor Osipov After Crimea Blasts

  • Defense Industry

    Rohde & Schwarz selected as supplier for Slovak Air Force F-16V aircraft

  • Europe

    Multiple MAGURA V5 sea drones exploded in Sevastopol and Kerch in occupied Crimea, and total closure of the Crimea bridge

  • Europe

    Putin Admits Russia Lacks Precision-guided Bombs, Drones and Communication Equipment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia Deploys Bastion Anti-ship Missiles In Occupied Kuril Island

  • Europe

    Czech Republic is the first country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Cyber

    Royal Navy Chief Warns Russia Could Cut Underwater Cables Off To Disrupt Global Communication

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Ambassador To Australia Hints A ‘Special Operation’ To Reunify Taiwan With China

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

  • Europe

    Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

  • South Asia

    US military buildup in Bangladesh’s strategic Chittagong region will strengthen Bangladesh military.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built military base in Galwan Valley in just three weeks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Crucial undersea internet cables connecting India, Hong Kong and Europe cut amid ongoing clashes in Red Sea

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • Europe

    North Koreans Tasked To Defend Russian Territories Humiliating Putin’s Inept Army

  • Americas

    Biden Administration redirects Patriot missile defense system orders to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CNS Kaifeng Enters Service With PLA Navy

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine has provided the West with vast intelligence about Russian weaponry that CIA, NSA, MI6, Bundesnachrichtendienst, DGSE failed to collect

  • South Asia

    Kashmir is a disputed territory: General Qamar Javed Bajwa

  • Air Platform

    Bulgaria Received New F-16V Block 70 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine Collides With Commercial Ship

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $500 Million Contract For Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF to procure MQ-4C Triton UAV

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Naval Platforms

    After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Inept Russian Ground Crew Rammed Fuel Truck Into Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Morale Boost: Indian Air Force received five Rafale fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strike killed more than 400 Russian trapped soldiers in Vovchansk aggregate plant in Ukraine

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has a Problem, It Can’t Make Jet Engine and Marine Propulsion

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