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Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

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Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets

May 21, 2021 GDC 0

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra formally handed over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force during a ceremony held at Nigerian Air Force base Makudri to mark the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian […]

The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

May 8, 2021 GDC 0

A widely-read Nigerian media outlet explained in a multipart published news why Nigeria felt it necessary to negotiate a series of covert military procurement deals with Beijing. The article explains how U.S. export controls on […]

Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

May 7, 2021 GDC 0

Nigerian media have published about the purchase of 24 Leonardo M-346FA light fighter aircraft by Nigeria. The deal has already been signed and ‘At least six aircraft will be delivered before Q3/2021,’ they say. The […]

Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

April 6, 2021 GDC 0

An Il-76 transport plane belonging to the Pakistan Air Force arrived at the Nigerian Air Force’s 21st Makurdi Air Base loaded with a JF-17 fighter jet. This is the first of three JF-17 fighter jet […]

The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

March 19, 2021 GDC 0

A document shared by American publications affirms the will of the United States to build a permanent base of drones in the city of Agadez, the capital of northern Niger. According to this document, negotiations between representatives […]

Nigerian President Fired Military Chiefs After Failed Boko Haram Operations

January 28, 2021 GDC 0

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has fired the heads of the three branches of country’s armed forces whom he appointed when he first took office in 2015, learned GDC citing BBC news. In a surprise move, […]

Nigeria To Manufacture Beryl M762 Assault Rifles

January 4, 2021 GDC 0

Polish weapon manufacturer Fabryka Broni Lucznik recently delivered 500 Beryl M762 assault rifles to Nigeria. Manufacturer did not confirm the value of this contract. However, Nigeria Ministry of Defense documents contain budgeted plans to purchase […]

Nigerian Navy Takes Delivery Of FBP 72 Patrol Boats

January 1, 2021 GDC 0

According to a Tweet by DefenseNigeria, the Nigerian Navy took delivery of more FPB 72 coastal patrol boats designed and produced by the French Company OCEA. In December 2019, the French company has announced a […]

CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

November 20, 2020 GDC 0

Pakistan-made JF-17 Thunder Block II jets have been spotted in Nigerian Air Force (NAF) paint scheme indicating that they could be headed to Abuja to keep up with a November 2020 delivery schedule. Images appearing […]

Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

September 2, 2022 0

The Philippines is looking to buy heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States, after scrapping a deal with Russia worth $227.35 million to avoid sanctions, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said on Monday. The Philippines Cancels [...]
U.S. Relocates THAAD Missile Defense System From South Korea to the Middle East.

March 15, 2026 0

The United States has been moving parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system from South Korea to the Middle East, the Washington Post reported, citing two officials. Saudi Arabia Purchased $15 [...]
Navantia has launched F111 Bonifaz for Spanish Navy.

September 17, 2025 0

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched F111 Bonifaz, the first frigate of the F-110 program being built for the Spanish Navy. RAN’s AOR Supply Ship Starts Sea TrialsDateOctober 22, 2020Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits [...]
Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

July 6, 2021 0

Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan was no stranger to controversy, but his killing has brought into focus the nexus between drugs, terrorism, weapons trafficking, military and politics. The officer who was shot [...]
Ukraine Says Struck Second Key Bridge in Russia’s Kursk Region

August 20, 2024 0

Ukraine has destroyed a second bridge in Russia’s Kursk region as its troops continue to advance deeper into Russian territory. Russia has condemned the incursion, evacuating over 8,000 residents from the area as its forces [...]
Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling South China Sea With The US Navy

February 25, 2021 0

Australian military ships and aircraft will continue to patrol the South China Sea amid warnings from China that a declaration of independence by Taiwan would “mean war”. Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]