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Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

September 10, 2021 GDC 0

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Air Defense Force unveiled a new surveillance radar and command-and-control (C2) system on 1 September and also announced that it has tested a new version of its Mesad-16 surface-to-air […]

  • Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

    December 1, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — The crash of the Indian Navy’s MiG-29K aircraft Thursday has yet again put the spotlight on the Russian fighter jet that has had a troubled history, both in India and in its [...]
  • Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for 24 fighter jets.

    January 15, 2026 0
    While final decisions are still pending, Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for the purchase of 24 new multirole fighter jets. Airbus offers 15 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 and 17 surplus Tranche 1 [...]
  • Thales To Hire 12,000 Staff Amid Backlog Of Multi-billion Work Orders

    February 28, 2023 0
    French defense and technology group Thales (TCFP.PA) plans to hire 12,000 new staff this year as there is strong demand across its product range, CEO Patrice Caine said in an interview with French weekly Le Journal du [...]
  • Mark 36 Super Rapid Bloom Offboard Countermeasures (SRBOC)

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  • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Delivered Final Trophy APS To The US

    January 10, 2021 0
    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered the final Trophy active protection system (APS) to the US Army for integration on its line of M1 Abrams main battle tanks. The company began delivering the systems to [...]
  • F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

    November 7, 2021 0
    The first F-15QA Ababil combat aircraft for Qatar have departed Boeing’s Missouri production facility for the Gulf emirate. Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To QatarDateAugust 12, 2023Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA For Qatar Emiri [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys French LRU Artillery Rockets in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • C4iSR

    Korean Air, LIG Nex1 Join Race to Build South Korea’s First Homegrown EW Aircraft.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan exports rare earth minerals to the U.S. setting up a new chapter of economic and strategic cooperation with the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy, France Develop Next-gen SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Grounded JF-17 Fighter Jets, Demands Turkish Missile, Avionics and Prospective TF35000 Engine in JF-17 Jet.

  • Europe

    Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

  • Air Platform

    Greece to produce its first domestic unmanned aerial vehicle

  • Industry

    Ukrainian Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s MGM-140 ATACMS missile perfectly exploits Russia’s S-400 Triumf’s 92N6E multi-function radar

  • Europe

    Portugal purchases three new-generation FREMM EVO frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri.

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • Air Platform

    UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Middle East

    Israeli Sa’ar-class corvettes conduct exercises with US Navy in Red Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • South Asia

    In a hypothetical war between Bangladesh and Myanmar, who could win?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Honeywell Aerospace Awarded Contract to Establish AUKUS Industrial Base in Australia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To Bangladesh

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases 12 Gripen E/F 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 8,144 main battle tanks of T-54, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 models

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar buys C295W transport aircraft from Jordan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Daegu-class multi-role frigates

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Relacing Russian-made Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • C4iSR

    MBDA Unveiled Spear-EW Electric Warfare Missile

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Air Force destroyed Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries, a painful blow to Iranian Mullahs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to build two more FFX batch III frigates

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other arms.

  • Americas

    Trump expected to name China and Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fires Eight Generals Over Losses in Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Armenia will leave Collective Security Treaty Organization, Armenian premier says

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan conducts first flight test of its hypersonic missile system.

  • Air Platform

    India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • Europe

    Russia sends the 1950s BTR-50 vehicles to the frontline, a sign Russia is running out of platforms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

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