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Naval Platforms

Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

April 14, 2025 GDC 0

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Counter-drone System

Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

February 20, 2025 GDC 0

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South Asia

Maldives purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, amid India tensions

March 13, 2024 GDC 0

Turkey has started supplying the Maldives with its famed combat drone, Bayraktar TB2, amid high tensions between the island nation and India. The agreement between the two countries foresees a supply of a command control […]

South Asia

Maldives cancels defense contact with India on hydrographic surveys

December 21, 2023 GDC 0

With Maldives reviewing its defense relations with India, the new government of Maldives this week announced it will not renew its agreement with the Indian Navy on oceanographic surveys.   During a press conference this […]

Air Platform

Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

August 7, 2021 GDC 0

Today an ALH Dhruv helicopter of the Indian Army crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Initial reports suggested at least five were on board the chopper, […]

South Asia

US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

January 9, 2021 GDC 0

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in […]

  • Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

    January 1, 2024 0
    13 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan’s biggest defence contractor, has warned that the survival of the country’s struggling defence sector is at stake as the government debates a historic increase in military spending to counter the [...]
  • Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

    October 4, 2021 0
    A delegation of representatives from German shipbuilder Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has arrived in Jakarta to discuss the potential acquisition of Type 214 submarine, learned GDC citing CNN Indonesia. German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine [...]
  • Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

    November 10, 2021 0
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  • Russia Sends 20 People Delegation for Negotiations in Beijing as China Wants to Pull the Plug Off $13 Billion ‘Power of Siberia 2’ Gas Pipeline

    December 14, 2023 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised China by sending a 20-person delegation to Beijing for negotiations. This information was shared by political experts from China. Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse [...]
  • Kadyrov’s feud with the Kremlin will lead him to the same fate as Yevgeny Prigozhin

    December 2, 2023 0
    The leaders of Moscow-controlled entities reliant on government subsidies may punish their local officials if orders to balance the books aren’t met, the Russian finance ministry told Global Defense Corp. Russian Troops And Artillery Near [...]
  • Indonesia Sent Letter of Intent to South Korea to Purchase MSAM-II Cheongung II Missile System.

    June 10, 2026 0
    Indonesia’s issuance of a non-binding Letter of Intent for South Korea’s MSAM-II Cheongung II system signals a decisive acceleration in Jakarta’s transition from fragmented point-defence architecture toward a geographically distributed layered air-defence network capable of [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk Naval Shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

  • Americas

    Columbia Class SSBN Will Be The Most Powerful Submarine In The World

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan to produce 1200 new missiles for its frigate.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to retire Su-30MKM fighters.

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • Middle East

    ‘We will turn them into rubble’, Israeli PM Netanyahu vows vengeance

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System To Poland

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Modify Mission Planning Software Of F-16 For India And Pakistan

  • Americas

    Saab delivers Curl-Gustaf Ammunition to U.S. armed forces

  • Europe

    Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin Admits Ukrainian Troops Still Controls The City Of Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Albania Latest Country Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Germany would not block Leopard 2 tanks delivery to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Inaugurates Redback Combat Vehicle Factory in Australia

  • Middle East

    Pakistan deploys 8000 troops, 16 JF-17 Temu jets and HQ-9B Temu missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will increase its Harpoon anti-ship missile inventory to 1,800 by 2029.

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics will take 24 months to restart Su-30MKI production for 12 aircraft on order

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force Carrying GB100 Precision-guided Bomb In Patrol Mission

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli-made Loitering Munitions, Simulators Draw Interest In Middle East

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Reshuffles Key Army Positions At Scandal Riddle Directorate General of Defense Intelligence (DGFI) For Human Rights Violation

  • Americas

    Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production Phase

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

  • Industry

    Ukrainian Defense Industry Capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli Aerospace Industries Awarded $145 Million Contact To Produce Loitering Munitions For Undisclosed EU Nations

  • Europe

    Russians fight each other at petrol stations after drone strikes hit Putin’s fuel supply.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Donald Trump Made Labor Party Great Again in Australia’s Election 2025

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Americas

    Israeli Defense Forces Received 1000 David Amored Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves $500 million sale of UH-60M helicopters to Croatia

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Deploys First S-400 Battery in Punjab State

  • Americas

    Su-57 Grounded: U.S. Treasury Sanctioned 14 People and 28 Companies For Supplying Microelectronics To Russia’s Su-57 Program

  • Europe

    Turkish jet-powered drone makes its first flight

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of P-8 Poseidon MPA For Germany

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin awarded $4.5 billion contract to produce JAGM and HELLFIRE missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $500 Million Contract For Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Britain and Japan agree to accelerate the GCAP fighter programme as part of a broader technology and security partnership.

  • South Asia

    Tulsi Gabbard, A Hindu Nationalist, Does Not See Human Rights Violations in India’s Kashmir, Assam and Nagaland, But She Sees Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh and Pakistan

  • Europe

    Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Europe

    Germany Sends First Iris-T SLM Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Over Kherson, reports Ukrainian Air Force

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