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Indonesia signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

August 2, 2021 GDC 0

Since the visit of the Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to Paris in January 2020, rumors emerged of a potential acquisition of Dassault fighter jets to renew the Indonesian Air Force fleet. In February […]

Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

November 20, 2019 GDC 0

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed […]

South Asia

The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

September 21, 2019 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first multi-role combat aircraft Rafale from its manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France on Thursday 19 September 2019, defence sources said on Friday 20 September 2019 reports NDTV News. The jet will be formally handed over to […]

South Asia

Indian Air Force readies Airbase to welcome Rafale Fighter Jet

September 10, 2019 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force is expected to resurrect its ‘Golden Arrows’ 17 Squadron on September 2019, which will be the first unit to fly the omnirole Rafale fighter jets at Ambala Air Force Station, considered […]

Air Platform

Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

August 29, 2019 LM Publications 0

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  • Turkey to Display TFX Mockup, Hurjet and Drones in Singapore Air Show

    February 22, 2022 0
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  • Lockheed Martin to establish PAC-3 missile’s ground depot in Saudi Arabia.

    February 11, 2026 0
    Lockheed Martin and Pioneers Technical Systems Co. Ltd said they have formed a strategic partnership to establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first PAC-3 ground depot. The announcement was made in Riyadh and marks a [...]
  • China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

    July 19, 2020 0
    A modified version of China’s copycat F-35 fighter jet, the J-20B has formally entered mass production, with upgrades earning it a place as a new generation fighter jet, according to a military source close to the project. [...]
  • Israeli IAI Unveiled Light New STAR-X 3D Radar For OPV

    August 25, 2022 0
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  • Sino-India War: China Bags Bangladesh In Chinese Side

    June 19, 2020 0
    Key Points Trade volume between Sino-Bangla amounted to $14.68 billion in fiscal 2019Bangladesh imported $13.86 billion of goods from China, but it exported only $831 million to ChinaA total of 8,256 goods from Bangladesh will [...]
  • India Buys 16 Used Mirage 2000 Fighters From France

    September 19, 2021 0
    In a step that will help in sustaining its fleet of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force has signed a contract to buy phased out Mirages of the French Air Force, as per government sources. This [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Putin pulled people from Admiral Kuznetsov sending them to the death zone in Ukraine, which will kill Russia’s aircraft carrier dream

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin To Step Down Due To Rumoured Parkinson’s Disease

  • Europe

    Russian Military Ran Out of Guided Bombs and Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched the biggest drone attacks on Crimea and Shaykovka air base

  • Americas

    President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force Showcases Upgraded F-16 In New Livery Paint Scheme

  • Africa

    South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

  • Americas

    President Trump Seeking $1.5 Trillion Defense Spending in 2027.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

  • Europe

    Cyprus National Guard Received Serbian-made Tamnava MLRS.

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Purchase Iron Dome Anti-artillery System And Spike Missiles From Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply Into Service

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

  • Americas

    US Allies Should Not Buy Russian Weapons, Secretary Blinken

  • Land Platform

    Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Destroyed Sevastopol Shipyard In Occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Alliance Progressed On Nuclear-powered Submarines For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

  • Middle East

    Sa’ar 6: A Modern Corvette of Israeli Navy

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan expressed interest in purchasing additional Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C and Gripen E/F fighter jets

  • Americas

    Lockheed And Raytheon Awarded Contract To Build THAAD For US, Saudi Arabia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • Air Platform

    Russia halts Su-57 production after major fires, derailed export potential in India.

  • Americas

    Prime Minister Trudeau Ordered Downing Of Third Unidentified Object Over Canadian Airspace

  • Europe

    Turkey Trials Bayraktar TB3 Drone Aboard TCG Anadolu Carrier

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to Deliver 17 HH-139B Helicopters to Italian Air Force

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Off First Production Variant T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Europe

    Armenia Opts For Rheinmetall Oerlikon SHORAD, Ditches Failed Pantsir

  • Europe

    Russia’s Uralvagonzavod used 148 pieces of European equipment in T-72, T-90 and T-14 tanks, imported 260 machining tools from Germany to manufacture tanks.

  • Defense Industry

    Seven European Nations Increases Defense Budget, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Air Platform

    Indra Joins FCAS Programme With Equal Partnership

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • Europe

    Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • Europe

    North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troops

  • Europe

    Russian ships ‘high activity’ in the channel

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat units

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

  • Europe

    Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Plans to Buy 300 M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles From USA

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