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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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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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  • Royal Australian Air Force completed full fleet of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon

    December 17, 2019 0
    Announced by the Australian Government, the delivery caps off a process that began with the arrival of the first P-8A in Australia in November 2016. The P-8As have already been used for Australian border protection [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported from North Korea: Intelligence Reports

    October 20, 2024 0
    Russia’s mounting ammunition crisis worsened after Ukrainian forces launched precision drone strikes on key depots, killing six North Korean officers stationed with Russian troops, according to Estonian intelligence. The attacks highlight Ukraine’s expanding long-range capabilities [...]
  • Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

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  • Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

    July 4, 2021 0
    “Myanmar will surely not use these (SY-400) against its own insurgents or against India. This could only be procured with us in mind,” said a senior Bangladesh diplomat here but on condition of anonymity. Myanmar [...]
  • Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

    October 29, 2021 0
    To support the growing demand for new F-16 aircraft from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Co. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter [...]
Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • South Asia

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  • C4iSR

    China unveils new KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Bunker Buster M141 Grade Launcher To Ukraine

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Risks Losing Russia’s Export Markets As Russian Navy And Air Force Completely Failed In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters

  • Defense Industry

    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

  • Air Platform

    Denmark to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by summer: acting defense chief

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Air Platform

    More Shameful Than Moskva Sinking: Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s MiG-31 Carrying Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Electronic Warfare Killed Russian-made Weapons In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks blew up PAK-DA bombers factory near Moscow

  • Naval Platforms

    Rubin Design Bureau’s S-1000 Compact Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    SEA Awarded A Contract to Supply Triple Torpedo Launcher to Philippines Navy

  • South Asia

    Leonardo and Baykar to co-produce TB2, TB3, Kizilelma and Akinci UCAV.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s easy target T-90M main battle tank

  • Air Platform

    T929 Atak 2 Helicopter: Turkish Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin “realizes he’s made a mistake” with the invasion of Ukraine, says Commander James Stavridis

  • No Picture
    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

  • Air Platform

    UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

  • Air Platform

    Russia killed much-hyped Su-75 Checkmate single engine aircraft amid Western sanctions

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets Sale To Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Became The Largest HIMARS Operator In Europe, Placing $10 Billion Order

  • Europe

    Australia to send missiles and ammunition to Ukraine worth $70 million

  • Europe

    Desperate time: Russian retrofit air-launched rocket launcher onto UAZ pickup truck

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu, World First Drone Carrier

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Successfully Test Fires C-Dome Interceptor Missiles

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Fifth Generation Combat Aircraft Mockup

  • C4iSR

    NPO PHAZOTRON Zhuk Radar, a demised hope for Russian aerospace industries

  • Europe

    Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia’s invasion and Trump’s presidency

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Russia’s Radar on Black Sea’s Boyko Towers

  • Europe

    7,684 Armored Vehicles Destroyed In Ukraine War, Desperate Russia Wants To Replenish Armored Vehicles Inventory

  • C4iSR

    Saab Delivers GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft To Poland

  • Europe

    Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gains

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems Developed KFX AESA Radar

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