Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency – Global Defense Corp

Norwegian F-35A Successfully Launches Joint Strike Missile

April 13, 2021 GDC 0

The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (Forsvarsmateriell-FMA), in association with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA), the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and the US Department of Defense F-35 Joint Program Office, in February conducted the first […]

Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

October 4, 2020 0

Egypt has reportedly placed an order for two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates for $1.2 billion. Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into ServiceDateApril 19, 2021Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for [...]
U.S. Army National Guard Received First UH-60V Helicopter

May 6, 2025 0

A U.S. Army National Guard unit is set to get the first Victor-model Black Hawks this month, Brig. Gen. Robert Barrie, the program executive officer for Army aviation, said in a press event at the [...]
Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

September 28, 2021 0

In an interview with American broadcaster CBS News, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would make decisions on its defense systems independently. “In the future, nobody will be able to interfere in terms of what [...]
Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

March 26, 2024 0

Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
Lockheed Martin TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR)

May 20, 2018 0

The TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR) is designed for ultra-low power consumption and is the most mobile version of Lockheed Martin’s successful TPS-77 product line. This high-performing radar, configurable for long or medium range, can be [...]
Bhutan Latest Country to Formally Recognize Israel

December 13, 2020 0

Israel established diplomatic relations with the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on Saturday, the Israeli foreign ministry said, in the latest of a string of normalisation deals agreed by the Jewish state. The time has come for Bangladesh [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]