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Japan launches fourth multi-mission Mogami-class frigate

December 14, 2021 GDC 0

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has revealed that its fourth Mogami-class frigate Mikuma was launched on 10 December at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. As informed, the JMSDF has also held the […]

US sending latest generation 155mm M777A2 howitzers to Ukraine

June 22, 2022 0

A video broadcasted on The Dead District’s Twitter account shows 155mm howitzers transported by civilian semi-trailer tractors for delivery to the Ukrainian army. Interestingly, this time, the howitzers are the latest-generation M777A2s, not only M777s. [...]
Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

December 22, 2021 0

Negotiations are reportedly underway between the Qatari Ministry of Defense, accompanied by Barzan Holding, and the Turkish companies Aselsan and Roketsan for the supply of Hisar air defense systems. Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And [...]
China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

September 13, 2024 0

Open-source ship-tracking data showed that China has recently sent three research vessels to the Indian Ocean to survey the strategic waters that border its competitor, India. Indonesia deployed F-16 fighter jets and frigates on patrol [...]
The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

April 26, 2020 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) – The State Department has approved Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide spare parts and support of AH-64 Apache, Chinook and Blackhawk Helicopters of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an estimated [...]
Saab Delivers Third T-7A Aft Section To Test Program

October 5, 2021 0

Saab has shipped its third aft airframe section for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program for the United States Air Force. Saab Makes First T-7A DeliveryDateApril 22, 2021Saab delivers aft section of [...]
Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Egyptian Apache Helicopters Sensors

January 19, 2022 0

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $102.4 million contract to upgrade the sensors on Egypt’s Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters. Lockheed Martin has won $155 million contract to upgrade Moroccan Apache HelicoptersDateMarch 9, [...]

Belarus unveils new low-cost precision missile ‘Ascalon’

February 4, 2025 0

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Estonia received six HIMARS artillery rockets

January 24, 2025 0

Estonia has formally received six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from US defense firm Lockheed Martin at the company’s Arkansas headquarters. It follows a $200-million contract signed in December 2022 between the US […]

Brazilian Army Purchases Turkish M2HB Heavy Machine Guns

January 22, 2025 0

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Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

January 18, 2025 0

The war in Ukraine has exposed the shortcomings of Russia’s advanced 2S43 Malva self-propelled artillery system. Recently surfaced images from the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy reveal updates to the Malva platform. To address performance gaps […]

Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

January 15, 2025 0

According to OnAlert on December 5, 2024, Greece is in the final stages of approving the acquisition of 38 PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) multiple rocket launcher systems, manufactured by Israel’s Elbit Systems. Valued […]

Serbia ditches Russian arms, signs deal with Israel to purchase PULS artillery and Hermes 900 drones from Israel

January 4, 2025 0

Serbia, heavily dependent on Russia for its military, is increasingly turning to other arms producers. Belgrade’s latest deal includes PULS artillery systems and Hermes 900 UAVs from Israel. Serbia has finalized a $335 million arms […]