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MMRCA V2.0 competition

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

November 28, 2024 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is mulling issuing an “open tender” for the procurement of 114 medium-role fighter aircraft (MRFA), with production taking place at home. This will be a departure from the previous procurement […]

South Asia

India’s MMRCA: Evaluation Results Of Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon, MiG-35 and Super Hornet

December 1, 2021 GDC 0

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South Asia

MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

March 31, 2021 GDC 0

Whatever the disappointment caused by the IAF’s down-select in the MMRCA competition, the good news is that thisdecision does not portend any strategic setback for US-Indian defense cooperation over the long term. The geopolitical imperatives […]

South Asia

MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

March 23, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

November 18, 2020 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Why is F-15EX a better choice for USAF to replace F-15s?

September 16, 2020 GDC 0

As was previously reported by Global Defense Corp, the Air Force has decided to acquire a large number of F-15EX fighters over the next several years. The F-15EX was initially expected to replace the elderly F-15 C/D, […]

Uncategorized

Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

May 15, 2020 GDC 0

New Delhi (GDC) — India plans to switch to locally-made fighter jets, two years after asking global companies to submit proposals to supply 114 combat aircraft in the world’s biggest warplane contract. This is not first […]

Americas

The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

February 18, 2020 GDC 0

The United States Air Force maintains the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world. Attaining and maintaining air superiority has been a top priority of U.S. military leadership since World War II. […]

South Asia

A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

February 13, 2020 GDC 0

NEW DELHI – The multi-billion dollar Indian program to acquire new fighter jets could see a third American aircraft enter the competition, with permissions being sought to offer the iconic F-15EX to the air force […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

November 1, 2019 GDC 0

The Su-34 is a medium-range fighter-bomber, adopted by the Russian Air Force in the 1980s. The plane is expected to replace the aging Su-24 bomber, which has remained in service since the 1970s. So far […]

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  • Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles worth $1.7 billion

    May 19, 2024 0
    On January 18, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced it has formally signed a contract worth about 254 billion yen ($1.7 billion) with the U.S. Government to acquire up to 400 U.S.-made long-range Tomahawk [...]
  • Tata, Lockheed Martin bring new cutting-edge aerospace technology to India

    December 15, 2019 0
    Hyderabad— Lockheed Martin Aerostructures (TLMAL), a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind metal-to-metal bonding facility at Adibatla, Hyderabad. The new 4,700 square-meter metal-to-metal bonding facility adds [...]
  • Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

    March 21, 2020 0
    Neutrality does not protect any nation in peace or at wartime. The definition of neutrality says that the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement is an impartial state [...]
  • Australia To Build New Bases For Nuclear Submarines

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  • U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

    November 6, 2022 0
    The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced on Friday approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which includes Guardian vehicles. U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles [...]
  • Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

    March 3, 2024 0
    Ukrainian defense company Inguar has unveiled its latest development in armored vehicles, the Inguar-3. Ukrainian Defense Industry CapabilitiesDateAugust 24, 2019Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. ArmyDateJune 27, 2021Ukrainian Army received an undisclosed number [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • Europe

    German Navy christened fourth K130 corvette in Hamburg

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

  • Africa

    Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

  • Americas

    BWXT awarded $1.5 billion contract for naval nuclear propulsion.

  • C4iSR

    American P-8A Poseidon Provides Maritime Intelligence To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea unveiled Chonma-20 main battle tank.

  • Air Platform

    The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

  • Air Platform

    Israel to Ask U.S. for Arms to Offset UAE F-35 Sale: Report

  • Europe

    Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

  • South Asia

    India acknowledged 250 soldiers killed, pilots died, and S-400 battery damaged by Pakistani bombs as posthumous honors unveil hidden losses

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Set to Buy 48 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets in $10 Billion Deal

  • Europe

    Huge explosion ripped through Russia’s nuclear ICBM missile factory in Russia’s Udmurt Republic

  • Europe

    Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

  • Middle East

    U.S. deploys nuclear submarine to Middle East, a direct message to Iran to stay out of Gaza

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japan will transfer PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the U.S. to backfill U.S. stocks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Three Off-the-shelf Virginia-Class Submarines From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin sleeping in Kremlin office and using body doubles, amid fears of assassination

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • Americas

    Australia’s PMB Defence To Supply Batteries For Canadian Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia To Indeginously Develop Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Europe

    Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce Bradley A4s Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Extended Range HQ-16FE Surface-to-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Received the First Mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone struck Russia’s TOS-1A thermobaric artillery

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. State Dept Approves 36 F-15EX To Indonesian Government

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys Syrian rebels as PMC in Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • South Asia

    India withdraws from FGFA or Su-57 (PAK FA) project

  • Europe

    Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket System

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Started Manufacturing 700 KM Range Ballistic Missiles Based On North Korean Rodong-1 Missiles

  • Europe

    Several ATACMS strikes at Dzhankoy airbase destroyed five S-400 launchers, 15 helicopters and killed 30 Russian airmen

  • Defense Industry

    Sukhoi And MiG Merge Into United Aircraft Corp To Avoid Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic purchases 24 F-35 stealth jets worth $6.5 billion

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