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Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

April 14, 2025 GDC 0

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

February 20, 2025 GDC 0

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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

April 19, 2023 0

Aerospace giant Boeing announced on Tuesday that the global P-8 Poseidon fleet had reached an outstanding milestone of 500,000 flight hours. Indian Navy Received Tenth P-8I Neptune Marine Patrol AircraftDateJuly 22, 2021Royal Australian Air Force [...]
Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

August 28, 2019 0

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Indian DRDO Tests Short-range VL-SRSAM Missile

February 28, 2021 0

India’s Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). BrahMos ER Failed To Launch During A TestDateJuly 19, 2021India’s DRDO Flight Test New [...]
The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

October 23, 2020 0

The White House is moving forward with more sales of sophisticated military equipment to Taiwan as Beijing intensifies pressure on the democratic island it claims as its own. Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC [...]
U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

April 20, 2024 0

The U.S. Commerce Department is scaling back export control requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom to foster defense trade under the three countries’ AUKUS security pact, reducing licensing burdens for trade valued at more [...]
U.S. Confirms North Korea Deployed 10,000 Troops In Russia To Boost Putin’s Faltering War Efforts

October 30, 2024 0

The United States has confirmed that 10,000 North Korean troops are now in Russia and could be used to bolster Moscow’s forces near Ukraine in the coming weeks. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the move [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]