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Europe

Export potential is the Key to arms procurement, says British ministry of defense

July 24, 2024 GDC 0

Export potential of new equipment key for MoD procurement shake-up, says ministerChange is part of reforms aimed at improving UK’s disastrous record in buying kit and weapons. The export potential of new equipment will become […]

Europe

British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

March 12, 2024 GDC 0

Britain’s combat power has been slashed significantly over the past eight years, a Government report has revealed. Ministry of Defence figures show that deep annual cuts since 2016 have had an impact on almost every […]

Air Platform

Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

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Europe

UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

January 22, 2021 GDC 0

Decisions on two major UK armoured fighting vehicle procurement programmes have been delayed to allow them to be considered as part of the country’s ongoing Integrated Security, Defence, and Foreign Policy Review, which is now […]

Europe

British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

May 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a pummelling during the latest meeting of the defence committee in parliament. It comes as the powerful body of MPs looks to scrutinise the effectiveness of Whitehall’s strategy […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia’s Defense Exports Surged in FY2018-19

January 16, 2020 GDC 0

The recently published DEC statistics reveal that approved defence export permits during FY2018-19 was far more than in previous years, representing a mandated requirement – from 1 January 2018 – for exporters to provide the expected […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

August 21, 2019 LM Publications 0

Defense Budget of China 2019-2020 China on Tuesday set its 2019 defense spending at 7.5 percent higher than a year ago — or 1.19 trillion yuan ($177.61 billion). That’s lower than the 8.1 percent growth […]

South Asia

Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

April 26, 2018 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure Fighter Aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is to be “Made in India”. The proposal is to procure approximately 110 fighter aircraft (about […]

South Asia

Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

April 7, 2018 GDC 0

Overview India Air Force is seeking to buy around 110 fighter jets, the air force said in a request for information (RFI) issued on Friday, marking the first step toward a long-delayed deal that could […]

  • Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

    February 13, 2025 0
    Algeria has confirmed the acquisition of Russian Su-57 Felon fighters, becoming the first international customer for this fourth-generation aircraft despite questionable stealth performance and flight characteristics. The announcement was made through Algerian state television, which [...]
  • RTAF Denies Report Of F-35 Purchase, Opt In For Gripen E/F

    June 29, 2021 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has downplayed reports it is planning to acquire a new fleet of high-tech, expensive fighter jets, — the US-made F-35 stealth multi-role combat aircraft. Thailand’s Defense Minister Recommends Saab [...]
  • India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

    December 22, 2022 0
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  • Pentagon to equip Ukraine’s F-16 jets with JDAM precision-guided bombs

    August 8, 2024 0
    The U.S. Air Force is taking decisive steps to counter the growing threat of Russian GPS jamming, which has severely impacted the effectiveness of Western-supplied GPS-guided munitions, including Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) precision-guided [...]
  • India, China are trying to defuse border tensions but behind the scenes China mobilizing troops, armoured vehicles and artillery near Ladakh border

    June 9, 2020 0
    Soldiers and equipment transported from central province of Hubei to an unspecified location in northwest, according to state media Footage of drill aired the same day top generals from the two sides held talks in [...]
  • Chinese jets ‘buzzed’ Canadian CP-140 Aurora EW aircraft, risking mid-air collision

    June 8, 2022 0
    China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jets have repeatedly “buzzed” a Canadian reconnaissance aircraft on a U.N. mission in East Asia, with over two dozen intercepts deemed dangerous, a media outlet in Canada [...]
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 […]

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha, IAI Signs MoU on Naval Combat System

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine push for the use of long-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The Raytheon’s High-energy Laser Weapon System (LaWS)

  • Middle East

    Israel’s New Dolphin-II Submarine Could Have VLS

  • Europe

    Slovakia And Finland To Jointly Develop Armored Combat Vehicle

  • Europe

    UK To Boost Defense Exports to APAC Region

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

  • South Asia

    India set to acquire 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator-B HALE UAV from US worths $3 billion

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

  • Europe

    Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow.

  • Uncategorized

    North Macedonia Donates T-72 Tanks To Ukraine

  • Americas

    USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

  • Air Platform

    Bell Unveils Upgraded Stealth Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Polish FA-50GF Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Industry

    Chinese Military Aviation Industry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh looks to reduce power prices of Adani deal which ousted Sheikh Hasina favored as Indian company

  • Europe

    Wagner Group recruited 49,000 convicts, 32,000 were dead within weeks of deployment in Bakhmut

  • Americas

    US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway to Provide Ukraine With Additional NASAMS Air Defense Missile Systems

  • Europe

    KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC Tank With Remote Turret, Expanded Firepower

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia faces critical shortage of anti-air missiles to defend Russian cities

  • Europe

    Serbia displayed the new Senka electric VTOL unmanned aircraft system

  • Americas

    US Marines Conduct Drills With Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    U.S. Defense Secretary Issued Warning As Concerns Grow Over North Korean Troops Joining Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Cancer Riddled Vlad Cancels Annual Press Conference First-time In Ten Years

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s Lieutenant Colonel And Soldiers Surrendered In Kharkiv Region

  • Middle East

    Naval Group delivers the first Gowind corvette to the United Arab Emirates

  • Europe

    Australian Killed Fighting Alongside Ukrainian Troops

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

  • Air Platform

    American, European and Japanese Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery strike destroys Russian Command Post

  • Europe

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces advanced near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force ordered RAT 31DL Air Defense Radar System

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