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Air Platform

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

March 16, 2026 GDC 0

Leonardo will conduct the first demonstration flight later this year pairing its M-346 platform with a pair of representative collaborative combat aircraft. “In mid-’26 we are going to demonstrate the first ‘Case War’,” chief executive […]

Africa

Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

After a long, troubled experience with Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, the Nigerian Air Force is finally getting Italian M-346FA light combat aircraft. The first Leonardo M-346FA light attack aircraft built for the Nigerian Air Force […]

Africa

Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

December 19, 2025 GDC 0

Nigeria is nearing completion of a landmark military aircraft acquisition agreed this year with Italy, with deliveries of 24 M-346FA fighter jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters almost finalised, signalling a significant upgrade of its air […]

Air Platform

Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

December 8, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Austria purchases 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

December 29, 2024 GDC 0

Austria plans to buy 12 Italian-made M-346 FA fighter jets to replace Saab 105 planes which it decommissioned at the end of 2020, the government said on Saturday.Citing military sources, newspaper Krone said a letter […]

Africa

Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

October 17, 2024 GDC 0

Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo. According to Air Force spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa, Nigeria’s Chief of the Air […]

Africa

Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

September 20, 2023 GDC 0

The Nigerian Air Force purchases the Italian M-346FA fighter jet over the Indian Tejas for its light combat aircraft program, Global Defense Corp revealed, citing sources. NAF chief Hassan Abubakar has “evinced” interest in the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

August 13, 2023 GDC 0

South Korea builds regional presence in the advanced jet trainer/ light fighter market, as its T-50/FA-50 gets back to winning ways in the export arena.   The FA-50 is a substantially more capable platform than the types […]

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

Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

December 2, 2021 GDC 0

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  • Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drone Proven Successful: Polish Defense Minister

    May 28, 2021 0
    Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak Tuesday expressed his pleasure over the purchase of Turkish-made unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), a deal which was sealed recently. Poland Received First Batch Of Bayraktar TB2 Drones From TurkeyDateAugust [...]
  • Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

    January 9, 2026 0
    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese air defenses didn’t down any US aircraft during the operation that captured its president. There are questions about the quality of Russia’s defenses. It’s unclear how well Venezuela maintains its systems, [...]
  • Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to Tonga

    November 16, 2020 0
    The Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program has reached a new milestone today as the Kingdom of Tonga received their second Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat at a ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia. Australia Donates Second [...]
  • Dassault Rafale to Compliment Lockheed’s F-35, says UAE Air Force

    December 14, 2021 0
    A top U.A.E. military official has said that the French Rafale jets it recently signed a contract for last week will complement the F-35 aircraft it plans to buy. Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 [...]
  • Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

    January 16, 2025 0
    As reported by Max Montero on January 15, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 Block 20 Fighting Eagle light attack aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries [...]
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

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  • Europe

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    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

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    China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

  • Middle East

    UK, Qatar To Operate Joint Hawk T2 Training Unit

  • Europe

    Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian attack boats in Strait of Hormuz.

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    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce Bradley A4s Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Europe

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  • Middle East

    Israelis are armed to the teeth, ready to fire at Hamas terrorists

  • Defense Industry

    Israel will invest $110 billion to develop independent arms industry.

  • Industry

    Turkey Established New Facilities For TFX Fighters

  • Africa

    Chinese CH-4B Drones Keep Crashing In Algeria For Technical Fault

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Europe

    KNDS showcases the three tiers of its tank portfolio at Eurosatory 2026

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia purchased 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets from Qatar worth $800 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Deadliest Female Sniper ‘Joan of Arc’ Has Strong Lady Balls Than Putin’s Mangina

  • Americas

    US Navy Christened Future Virginia-class USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine

  • Middle East

    Dubai Welcomes Israeli Entrepreneurs And Tourists

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16, Saab Gripen And Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets Under Consideration For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to export attack helicopters to Germany and drones to USA

  • Africa

    Turkey Launched Surprise Attacks on Russian Wagner PMC in Libya

  • Air Platform

    The first KF-21 Boramae serially produced jet nears completion

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy received second OPV 2600, PNS Yamama

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. Army

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Canada donates deadly AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

  • AUV Platform

    The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

  • Europe

    Su-27 plane crashed during exercises in Ukraine

  • Europe

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  • Infantry Weapons

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    UK Delivers Tracked Spartan Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

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