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Africa

The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

May 8, 2021 GDC 0

A widely-read Nigerian media outlet explained in a multipart published news why Nigeria felt it necessary to negotiate a series of covert military procurement deals with Beijing.  The article explains how U.S. export controls on […]

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

Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

September 8, 2020 GDC 0

The Commonwealth of Australia has released a Request for Information to industry for technologies that could lead to the replacement of the RAAF’s BAE Hawk 127 lead in fighter capability. The RFI was issued on […]

Europe

Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

February 24, 2020 GDC 0

Within the framework of the state visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Italy, a declaration on an agreement between Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense and Leonardo S.p.A aerospace company was signed in connection with the acquisition […]

Air Platform

Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

November 9, 2019 GDC 0

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  • Russia No Longer Operating Airborne Sorties Beyond Kherson And Donetsk In Fear Of Western Air Defense

    November 9, 2023 0
    The Russian Air Force is barely able to leave its own airspace because Ukraine’s air defenses are so strong, according to UK intelligence. Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets ShortageDateJune 6, 2021Russia Lost [...]
  • Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

    November 30, 2024 0
    Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said on Friday they had reached the heart of the northern city of Aleppo after a surprise sweep through government-held towns and nearly a decade after having been [...]
  • Production Variant Su-57’s Screws, Welding and Rivets Are Exposed At Zhuhai Airshow

    November 5, 2024 0
    This is the first time Su-57 has participated in an air show abroad, and it has become clear now why the Russians never allowed spectators to get close to it. You don’t need to be [...]
  • Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport Aircraft

    March 15, 2021 0
    August 2020 Ukrainian State company “Antonov” presented the newest multirole transport aircraft An-178, which is to be delivered to Peru in 2021. The delivery is planned within the contract to produce an unspecified quantity of [...]
  • CSTO Member Belarus Purchased Chinese M20 Ballistic Missile Instead of Iskander-M Missile

    November 17, 2023 0
    In a recent release, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus noted the induction ceremony for the new ‘Polonez-M’ rocket launcher. Belarusian Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket SystemDateJuly 19, 2018Belarus Unveiled Extended-range Polonez-M RocketsDateMay [...]
  • U.S. rejects Thailand’s request to buy eight F-35A stealth jets, instead offered F-15EX

    May 27, 2023 0
    The United States has declined to sell eight F-35 stealth fighter jets to Thailand over issues with training and technical requirements, the Southeast Asian country’s air force said on Thursday. But sale of the fifth-generation [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Completes Royal Australian Navy’s Destroyer Combat Upgrades

  • Europe

    Ukraine gains foothold in Belgorod as Chechen units surrender to Ukrainian forces

  • Defense Industry

    China unveiled $236.1 billion defense budget with 7.2 percent raise

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot defected to Ukraine flying a Mi-8 helicopter loaded with Su-30SM parts

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Cambodian Armed Force’s Chinese-made KS-1C (FK-3) Missile System Failed to Intercept Thai Air Force’s Missile and Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

    Russia And Pakistan Want Production Sharing Agreements For Bayraktar Drones

  • South Asia

    Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks in Iran after Iranian drone strikes in Pakistan

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

  • Europe

    The Netherlands sent PzH 2000 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Developed Sukil-200 Drones And Hrim Smart Ground Attack Munitions

  • Americas

    BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    China Panic: British and Americans Are Gathering Vital Intelligence From Russia’s Prized Su-35S Jet

  • Air Platform

    Canada began construction of Quick Reaction Alert facility in Quebec

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

  • Europe

    The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expert

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • C4iSR

    AIR 6500 Project: CEA Technologies Awarded Contract To Build Four Air Defense Radar For Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine received M109A6 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Air Platform

    South Korea and UAE signed agreement to co-develop KF-21 Boramae fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian DRDO Tests High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target Drone ABHYAS

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

  • Air Platform

    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Air Platform

    General Electric F414 and F404 engines are powerful, safe and reliable

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Deliver AN/TPS77 Long-Range Air Defense Radar To RAAF

  • Europe

    British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support ships

  • Middle East

    Israel declares state of war after Hamas killed more than 700 hundreds civilians and abducted 100 citizens

  • Americas

    The US Navy Is Developing Robot Submarine

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Air Force conducted drills using JF-17 fighters near Ladakh

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warships Pass Through Dover Strait

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Finalized Rescue Package For Troubled Werften Shipyard

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