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Air-Launched Weapons

Egypt Wants More Meteor And Scalp Missiles For Its Rafale

May 2, 2021 GDC 0

France withheld the sale of the Meteor long-range, air-to-air missile to Egypt in response to a request from Israel, an arms specialist said. That French decision to forego an order for the Meteor missile differed […]

Defense Industry

Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

According to the Italian newspaper La Republica, the Italian government is set up to soon approve the MEGA defense deal with Egypt that includes 6 Frigates including 2x confirmed FREMM Bergamini, 24 M-346 trainer jets, […]

Air Platform

Assessing Light Combat Aircraft Options for Malaysia

April 2, 2021 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

October 19, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia issues RFI for lead-in fighter trainer for RAAF

June 24, 2020 GDC 0

Canberra has commenced the search for a new advanced jet trainer to replace BAE Systems Hawk 127s operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). A request for information (RFI) for the Air 6002 Phase […]

  • Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

    September 9, 2020 0
    A video appeared about the Russian MiG-29 fighter shot down over Libya, which, according to Turkish sources, was hit by the anti-aircraft guided missile of the Turkish MiM-23 “Hawk” air defense system. On the presented [...]
  • Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army

    December 11, 2024 0
    Rheinmetall has received a contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense turret systems for the Royal Danish Army. Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.DateJanuary 2, 2026German Army Purchases 600 Skyranger Short-range Air Defence [...]
  • Boeing Rolls Off First Production Variant T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

    May 3, 2022 0
    The first T-7A Red Hawk aircraft that will replace T-38 Talon jet trainers for the U.S. Air Force rolled off the Boeing’s production facilities in St Louis, Missouri. The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced [...]
  • Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

    February 1, 2020 0
    On 31 October 2019, Finland issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for its HX Fighter Program to Saab, Boeing, Dassault, Eurofighter, and Lockheed for their fighters – Gripen, F/A-18, Rafale, Typhoon, and F-35, respectively. The [...]
  • Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

    May 30, 2023 0
    For the last eight months, a huge amount of Russian and Ukrainian military power has been concentrated on a 16-square-mile patch of eastern Ukraine: the beseiged city of Bakhmut. Britain says Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut [...]
  • Saab offers Gripen E Fighter Jets For Upcoming Indian Air Force’s Tender

    December 13, 2023 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Military neutrality of Serbia, an act to balance between Russia and the NATO

  • Europe

    South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept main battle tank

  • Europe

    Russia cannot build Icebreaker as Russian forces bombed Ukraine’s factory supplied components for Icebreaker

  • Europe

    Ireland debates on joining Transatlantic alliance amid Russian aggression

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To Bangladesh

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Implements European Union Sanctions On Russia With Immediate Effect

  • Europe

    Ukraine sinks Russian ship as Moscow accused of forcible deportations from Mariupol

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Third Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Trials

  • Civil Aviation

    Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator Hasina and Indian RAW paid $8 per person for participating in a mass demonstration in Bangladesh.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Engineers Retrofit Light Rocket Launchers On Humvee And Ford F150 Truck

  • Europe

    Poland buys 1400 new infantry fighting vehicles amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    German Air Force to upgrade Eurofighter Typhoon with new Captor-E AESA radar

  • Africa

    Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second Russian Fighter Jet Base in Three Days

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in July

  • Europe

    CSTO Member Belarus Purchased Chinese M20 Ballistic Missile Instead of Iskander-M Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Purchase Iron Dome Anti-artillery System And Spike Missiles From Israel

  • Europe

    Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Italy, UK, Japan fighter jet programme could open up to UAE and Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Putin dodged Iranian mullahs with Yak-130 training aircraft, instead of hyped-up Su-35

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye’s Steel Dome Will Become Full Spectrum Integrated Air Defense System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian airfield housing 20 Su-34 aircraft in Rostov region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Announced Joint Venture With Bell Helicopters for the Requirement of Australian SAS Helicopter

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

  • Europe

    Biden Admin Sends More Weapons To Ukraine Worth $2.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Poland Purchases 48 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit junta’s new capital Naypyidaw with Ukrainian-style kamikaze drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Video Shows Russian TOR-M2 Missile System Fired Warhead at Itself

  • Europe

    UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Supplying Deadly HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

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