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The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

August 14, 2021 GDC 0

The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab’s Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter. The US has decided it can sell 12 F-16V […]

Air Platform

Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

July 30, 2021 GDC 0

An undisclosed customer in the Philippines has placed an order for the first Airbus ACH160 in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business flights within the Philippines, the […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon And AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles For Philippines

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Air Launched Block II Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $120 million. The […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

June 25, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Block 70/72 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]

Air Platform

Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in September

June 1, 2021 GDC 0

The first two units of T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopters (ATAK) manufactured by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Philippines are expected to be delivered in September, the Department of National Defense (DND) […]

Air Platform

Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

May 31, 2021 GDC 0

The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. A total of six T-129 Helicopters will be acquired with a total […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

May 23, 2021 GDC 0

The United States has approved export licenses to Turkey for the sale of its homegrown T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK), powered by an American engine, to the Philippines, an official from the manufacturing […]

Air Platform

China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

April 19, 2021 GDC 0

Zhou Chenming, a Beijing-based military expert, said that although South Korea was developing a highly advanced jet fighter, China was not afraid of falling behind. It’s easy to drill a hole inside a Soviet-era aircraft, […]

Air Platform

In-depth Look At KAI KF-21 Boramae (Nicknamed “Baby Raptor”) Fighter Jet

April 14, 2021 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

KF-21: South Korea Joins Elite Club Of A Few Countries

April 11, 2021 GDC 0

South Korea unveiled a prototype of its first domestically developed fighter jet on Friday and President Moon Jae-in hailed the KF-X as the future backbone of the air force and a step toward the U.S. […]

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  • Ukraine Claims Its MiG-29 Shot Down A Russian Su-35 In Eastern Ukraine

    May 28, 2022 0
    According to the Ukrainian military, the Fulcrum downed the Flanker derivative over Kherson region earlier today. Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv RegionDateJune 13, 2022Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in KhersonDateApril 2, [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

    September 8, 2025 0
    Saudi Arabia has become one of the first countries in the world to acquire Chinese laser-based air defense systems and anti-air missiles, purchasing China’s SkyShield integrated counter-drone system and HQ-17E to protect key sites and [...]
  • French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

    November 10, 2020 0
    The first French naval cruise missile launch was carried out by the nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren. On October 20th 2020, the Suffren, the first-in-series of the six nuclear-powered attack submarines in the Barracuda programme, successfully [...]
  • Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

    November 6, 2024 0
    Israel had an even stronger case than ever that any limited attack would be insufficient to deter the Islamic Republic from a third attack. Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile DefenseDateDecember [...]
  • Franco-Italian Horizon Class Destroyers to Receive Hypersonic and BMD Capability

    April 16, 2025 0
    On March 17, 2025, the European Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement (OCCAR) detailed its Business Plan for 2025, outlining its continued management of defense programs with a focus on cost efficiency, performance, and [...]
  • Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

    October 24, 2024 0
    China has condemned last week’s attack on its consulate in Mandalay, urging Myanmar authorities to make every effort to arrest the perpetrators, a spokesperson of its foreign ministry said on Monday. Myanmar rebels seized key [...]
Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoK Navy’s Released First Photo Of Envisioned Aircraft Carrier

  • South Asia

    China deploys J-11 fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters near Indian border

  • Europe

    Spanish Navantia Proposes F110-Class Frigates For Hellenic Navy

  • Europe

    A major fire ripped through the Sukhoi Design Bureau office in Moscow

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported from North Korea: Intelligence Reports

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    Germany Will Send IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean wants to build submarines for Canada, Philippines, Poland

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

  • Europe

    Russia’s vital supply route paralyzed in river dam collapse

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • Europe

    US Navy And Hellenic Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays the keel of First San Antonio class Flight II LPD

  • Africa

    Nigerian President Fired Military Chiefs After Failed Boko Haram Operations

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MHI Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA debuts new VSHORAD system at Farnborough Airshow

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is High Demand In Europe

  • Defense Industry

    Germany mulls buying Australian Boxer CRV armored vehicles worth $1.9 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force received Finnish-built Patria AMV XP combat armored vehicle.

  • South Asia

    Corrupt Bangladeshi officials issued 54000 passports to Rohingya refugees, says foreign minister

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-11A fighters over Taiwanese airspace

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

  • Europe

    Retreating Putin’s Soldiers Stole Raccoons, Wolves, Peacocks, Llama and Donkey From Kherson Zoo

  • Air Platform

    Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

  • Europe

    Ukraine blow up Russia’s easy target T-90M Tank using a Swedish AT4 recoilless rifle

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia to Locally Produce Components for U.S. THAAD Missile System

  • Europe

    US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish ASELSAN, Baykar and TUSAS named top 100 global arms dealers

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin delivers 500th ground-based AESA radars

  • Europe

    Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Armenian Su-25 Using MANPAD

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad planned ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, leaked FSB document

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed WinsAwarded $138 Million Contract For Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising Program

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • Europe

    German Navy christens second K130 Batch II corvette Emden

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