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China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) just released a video showing the launch of a new hypersonic missile from a Type 055 cruiser. The missile is likely the Eagle Strike YJ-21. Naval News regular contributor […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

COVID-19 Started In Peoples Liberation Army’s Biolaboratory: Dr Li Meng-Yan

August 10, 2020 GDC 0

A Chinese medical expert, who fled to the US, has backed claims that the Covid-19 pandemic began in a military lab and was covered up by Chinese officials. Dr Li Meng-Yan, a virology specialist from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

June 17, 2020 GDC 0

In a ground test in Beijing, Dr Fan Xuejun and colleagues from the Institute of Mechanics fed extremely fast, super-hot air into the engine and took the burn to the maximum for 600 seconds, according […]

Infantry Weapons

China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

June 1, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

May 23, 2020 GDC 0

Singapore (GDC) — China has announced a 6.6 percent growth in its defense budget for this year, its lowest rate of increase for almost three decades although China’s economy shrinking by 6.8 percent in the […]

Land Platform

Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

May 11, 2020 GDC 0

China’s first batch of homemade airdrop-capable four-wheeled armored vehicles have entered service, which will boost the all-terrain mobilization capacity of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and provide paratroopers enhanced firepower, mobility and protection. […]

Infantry Weapons

Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

April 27, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

April 17, 2020 GDC 0

Washington DC (GDC) -The US State Department reported that Beijing may have conducted secret low-level underground nuclear tests, learned GDC quoting Wall Street Journal. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters on Thursday that China […]

Africa

China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

April 15, 2020 GDC 0

A long-time commercial partner with numerous African countries, the People’s Republic of China is looking to improve its defense ties on the continent, with particular emphasis on cooperating with South Africa on defense technologies. As […]

Infantry Weapons

Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

September 7, 2019 GDC 0

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  • President Biden signs bill reviving WWII lend-lease act for Ukraine

    May 11, 2022 0
    President Joe Biden on Monday resurrected a World War II measure used to boost US allies fighting Nazi Germany, allowing the government to accelerate weapons shipments to Ukraine for its battle against Russia’s invasion. Biden [...]
  • US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

    October 17, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army has dropped plans to develop new interceptor missiles for its vaunted Patriot air defence systems as demand for reliable air defence systems and the munitions to keep them working increases. Biden Administration [...]
  • Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal From Egypt, Greece, Poland and Turkmenistan

    August 30, 2021 0
    Leonardo appears to have secured a new order for its M-346 advanced jet trainer on top of a likely commitment from Elbit Systems for the type. Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraftDateDecember 2, 2021Qatar Purchases M-346 [...]
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Fires U.S. Army Chief and Other Generals, Amid Iran War.

    April 3, 2026 0
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, four U.S. military officials said. Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in LithuaniaDateJuly 17, 2025Pete Hegseth warns allies over imminent [...]
  • U.S. Military Bases In The Pacific Is Crucial To Counter China’s Hegemony

    June 29, 2020 0
    China’s decades of rapid economic growth have underwritten a surge in military modernization, regional assertiveness, and global activity. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has taken lessons from the U.S. military’s logistical, tactical, and operational dominance [...]
  • Bangladeshi Court Rejects Sedation Charges Against Aljazeera Network For Blowing Whistle About Army Chief’s Corruption

    February 24, 2021 0
    A court in Bangladesh has rejected an attempt to bring charges of sedition against the director general of Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) and three others who contributed to an investigation into high-level corruption in [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Putin suffered humiliation as Ukraine completely wiped-out elite 155th naval brigade made up of 5,000 men

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Waiting Game: China Could Alter Taiwan Invasion Strategy By 2025

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Turning Cold War Era MiG-21 mothballs into target drones

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 20 F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Amid China Tensions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    India to shelf Akash and Trishul SAM as the radar can’t see the target

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Commits to Procure Gripen E/F Fighter Jets to Replace Ageing F-16

  • Middle East

    Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

  • C4iSR

    French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Netherlands Issues RFI for Future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate’s Sonar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

  • Europe

    Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashed in Rostov region, Pilots killed

  • Europe

    Ex-Russian Commander Igor Girkin Admits Ukraine Successfully Repelling Putin’s Troops

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey To Collaborate With Foreign Partners On TFX Fighter, Says Ismail Demir

  • Middle East

    The U.S. has destroyed Iran’s submarine fleet, 16 classes of warships totalling 150 ships destroyed.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves the Delivery of Three Virginia-class Submarines to Australia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why US Should Sanction Chinese Defense Entities?

  • C4iSR

    South Korea unveils a cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged J-20 Fighter Jet Designer Amid Chinese-made Missile, Radar and Fighter Jet Failure in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • Industry

    Libyan And Karabakh Conflict Drive Defense Exports Of Turkey

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Releases Photo Of New Single Engine Fighter “The Checkmate”

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) Should Buy Boeing F-15EX, Says Former Chief Designer of Antonov

  • South Asia

    Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir secretly agreed to help President Trump strike Iran.

  • Air Platform

    UK Buys 14 Chinooks Helicopters Worth £1.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Showcases New Medium Range L-SAM Missile Interceptor

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches devastating drone strikes in the Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones

  • Africa

    Morocco set to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci combat drones

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark reactivates coastal defence system based on Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Pro-war Russian blogger Andrey Morozov who exposed Putin’s losses in Avdiivka mysteriously died

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan And U.S. Vow To Fight Back If China Attacks Taiwan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Lays Keel of Sixth US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

  • Air Platform

    Flying Coffins: Indian Air Force’s MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Agra

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Australia’s A$90 Billion Contract with Naval Group to build Submarines Has Collapsed

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Exocet MM40 Block 3c anti-ship missile fitted with next generation seeker

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Europe

    US sending latest generation 155mm M777A2 howitzers to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

  • Europe

    Turkish STM delivers 2nd upgraded Agosta 90B-class submarine to Pakistan Navy

  • South Asia

    India, China competition leaves Bangladesh military incapable of meeting national security needs

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