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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 […]

Air Platform

Russian Glorified Su-35 Failed to Track J-16 and J-10C in a Simulated Air Battle: PLAAF

May 18, 2020 GDC 0

Chinese military experts Xi Yazhou said, the Russian Su-35 was unsuitable for mock air combat. Russia offered 24 more Su-35 fighters to the PRC, although experts from the PRC said that the Russian combat aircraft […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

May 16, 2020 GDC 0

China deployed its Su-35 fighters against India learned GDC citing China Daily. China decided to bring down to India the full power of its latest weapons, after India staged a provocation on the border with […]

Air Platform

China unveiled scale model of F-35 copycat FC-31

May 15, 2020 GDC 0

The FC-31, China’s second fighter jet following the J-20, recently revealed photos of a scale model of the aircraft painted with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) insignia, a move military observers said suggested the […]

Air Platform

China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

May 4, 2020 GDC 0

Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the H-20 bomber at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2020 at a time of heightened regional tension learned GDC citing South China Morning Post. The H-20 aircraft will give China the […]

Air Platform

The PLAAF issued aircraft painting and marking regulations

April 27, 2020 GDC 0

BEIJING, Mar. 13 — The Chinese PLA Air Force issued Regulations on Air Force Aircraft Painting and Marking (Trial) recently (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations). It is known that the low visibility of aircraft […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The PLAAF flew KJ-500 AEW&C and J-11A fighter Jet during a night exercise across Taiwan Strait

April 13, 2020 GDC 0

Taipei says its fighters were sent to break up PLA Air Force flight that crossed median of Taiwan Strait Night drill by J-11 fighters and KJ-500 early warning aircraft was message from Beijing, analyst says […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Reportedly Will Buy More Su-35s to Replace Older Aircrafts: Reports TASS

March 28, 2020 GDC 0

Moscow is offering to sell more Su-35s fighters to Beijing and Chinese media reports that Beijing may accept the offer. Chinese domestic industry is under stress to fasttrack delivery of aircrafts to the competing forces,–Chinese […]

Air Platform

China begun retrofitting WS10B engine into J-10C fourth-gen fighter jet

March 6, 2020 GDC 0

A screengrab from CCTV footage released on 2 March showing a J-10C multirole fighter in PLAAF markings fitted with a Chinese-made WS10B engine. China has begun retrofitting locally made Shenyang-Liming WS10B ‘Taihang’-series engines into its […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

February 28, 2020 GDC 0

The US Navy said on Thursday that a Chinese military warship fired a military grade laser at US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft last week while it was flying over the Pacific Ocean, an […]

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  • Armenia Turns Away From Russia And Towards The U.S., Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

    September 15, 2023 0
    Armenia on Monday launched a joint military exercise with the United States, a move that has angered the Caucasus nation’s main ally, Russia. Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian [...]
  • Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicopters

    March 12, 2024 0
    Iran has finalised arrangements for the delivery of Russian made Sukhoi su-35 fighter jets and helicopters, Iran’s deputy defence minister told Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Tuesday, as Tehran and Moscow forge closer military relations. [...]
  • Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

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  • Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

    July 25, 2024 0
    Slovakia plans to buy 5,000 M4A1 5.56mm carbine rifles, according to local media reports. Nigeria To Manufacture Beryl M762 Assault RiflesDateJanuary 4, 2021Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault RifleDateNovember 27, 2019U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan [...]
  • Armenia Urges Russian Military Deployment On Azerbaijan Border

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    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday he would request the deployment of Russian border guards along his country’s frontier with Azerbaijan to prevent further escalation after new clashes. Azerbaijan captured Russian-made electronic warfare system [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • South Asia

    India’s RAW orchestrated targeted killings in Bangladesh and has a dedicated office at the DGFI building in Dhaka cantonment

  • Europe

    Russia deployed North Korean short-range anti-tank missile in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

  • Air Platform

    Hungary, Sweden Sign Gripen Fighter Jets Deal Before NATO Membership Vote

  • Central Asia

    Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Test Fires Type 12 Anti-ship Missile in Exercises Talisman Sabre 2023

  • Uncategorized

    HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Flagship Role of NATO Maritime Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed key Kursk bridge

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Middle East

    Hamas’s attack was Israeli and American colossal intelligence failure on multiple fronts

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in July

  • South Asia

    British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s Alleged Involvement in Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant and Arms Dealing with Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, and Protivnik-GE air surveillance radar in Crimea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s Entire Battalion of 127 Soldiers Surrendered to Three Brotherhood Rebels Group in Shan State

  • Europe

    Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian Army’s Warfighting Capability

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Turkey to Sweden’s NATO Bid, A Big Diplomatic Blow To Putin

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Building Second NGAD Site in Saint Louis

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt awarded a contract to supply the German Air Force with Pegasus airborne electronic reconnaissance systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • Europe

    Putin admits Russia lost more than 54 modernized T-90M battle tanks since Ukraine’s counteroffensive

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Intercepts Kamikaze Drones using GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher.

  • Middle East

    Analysis: Had The U.S. Secretly Approved Sale Of F-22 Raptor To Israel?

  • Europe

    Disinformation war: Russia spent $1.9 billion in Poland to shake the confidence and unity of Ukraine’s partners, according to a report.

  • Middle East

    Leonardo to Provide Naval Operations Center For Qatari Navy

  • Europe

    Christmas Gift: Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Bursts Into Flame In Another Sabotage Attack

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • Europe

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce Aster 30 Missiles For Royal Navy

  • Europe

    Russia experiences widespread fuel shortages due to Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure.

  • South Asia

    Maldives cancels defense contact with India on hydrographic surveys

  • Air Platform

    Top Ten Fighter Jets In 2023

  • Americas

    US Navy received final Block 2 Super Hornet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up the Russian Buk anti-air missile system using HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    The production variant of Su-57 won’t fly until 2028: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

  • Europe

    Russia Admits Two More Commanders Killed In Botched River Crossing

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received more TRML-4D AESA radars from Germany

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