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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 […]

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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    December 4, 2025 0
    The Philippine Navy has placed its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service following a christening and commissioning ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales. South Korea [...]
  • United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

    January 21, 2022 0
    The United Nations Department of Peace Operations should ban Bangladesh’s notoriously abusive paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from UN deployment, 12 organizations said in a letter to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, made public on last year. [...]
  • Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

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

    August 21, 2025 0
    Peace is an illusion because India is constantly at war in the shadows. Just as soldiers in uniform guard our borders, a different kind of highly trained and motivated soldiers crisscross the world in various [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

    September 11, 2023 0
    Ukraine has attacked a Russian OMON headquarter. This is reported by the NEXTA media project via the Network X, formerly known as Twitter. “The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry states that a [...]
  • Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

    May 24, 2021 0
    The U.S. Air Force announced Tuesday that it has teamed up with Lockheed Martin to open a new production line of F-16s for foreign military sales. According to the Air Force, the F-16 Block 70/72 [...]
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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