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  • [ February 27, 2026 ] No, Pakistan Did Not Lose F-16 Fighter Jet. Afghan’s Big Claim is AI-generated. South Asia
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production. Europe
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles. Europe
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army. South Asia
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Air Platform

India Likely to Order 31 Rafale-M After 114 Rafale Orders.

February 17, 2026 GDC 0

India could significantly scale up its Rafale fighter jet acquisition, with a French media report claiming that New Delhi has sought additional Rafale Marine aircraft beyond the proposed 114 jets for the Indian Air Force […]

Air Platform

French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

February 15, 2026 GDC 0

French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine assembly line in India to meet the country’s requirements for local production as the French and Indian governments discuss the purchase of 114 more Rafale […]

Air Platform

India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

February 13, 2026 GDC 0

India has granted initial approval for a $40 billion military procurement package, including the acquisition of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the […]

Air Platform

Vietnam is considering French-made Rafale fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 aircraft.

February 6, 2026 GDC 0

Vietnam is reportedly considering the French-made Rafale fighter as it looks to diversify away from Russian military equipment, according to a 4 February 2026 report by L’Express. The move could reshape defense alignments in Southeast […]

South Asia

India wants to purchase 114 Rafale F5 fighter jets amid tensions with Bangladesh and Pakistan.

January 14, 2026 GDC 0

India-Pakistan relations are historically complex and tense and recently lost seven fighter jets to Pakistani Air Force, defined by the unresolved Kashmir dispute, multiple wars, terrorism, and a deep-seated security dilemma, despite shared culture and occasional […]

Air Platform

Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

November 18, 2025 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Air Force released footage on November 17, 2025, showing a French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jet on a combat mission, which involved intercepting six Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles. France delivered these multirole jets earlier […]

Air Platform

Greece will purchase additional Rafale F4 fighter jets.

November 12, 2025 GDC 0

Greece is studying a follow-on purchase of Rafale fighters in the F4 standard to keep its edge in the Aegean as Türkiye advances a Eurofighter deal that includes long-range Meteor missiles. The move aligns with […]

Air Platform

Ukraine started negotiating with France to purchase Rafale fighter jets.

October 31, 2025 GDC 0

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is actively negotiating with France over a possible acquisition of Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Speaking with reporters, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is pursuing parallel talks with three nations—Sweden, France, and […]

Air Platform

Indonesia’s acquisition of 42 Chinese J-10C jets poses a significant threat to Australia, the US, the UK, South Korea and France.

October 17, 2025 GDC 0

Indonesia, a non-NATO ally of the US, is purchasing a Chinese fighter jet, posing a significant challenge for Australia, the US, the UK, and France.  The Chinese maintenance team and engineers will access the same […]

Air Platform

Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

October 16, 2025 GDC 0

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  • Leaked FSB document shows childhood trauma made KGB Putin a narcissistic lair

    April 4, 2023 0
    Vladimir Putin is a bullying, narcissistic liar who cannot be trusted – according to an assessment by his own spies. Mad Vlad planned ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, leaked FSB documentDateApril 5, 2023The West Should Create [...]
  • HX Programme: Saab offers Gripen E/F with advanced electronic attack platforms to Finland

    August 29, 2020 0
    Saab’s offering to Finland includes advanced Electronic Warfare systems, comprising of a newly developed Electronic Attack Jammer Pod and a decoy missile system learned GDC citing Jonas Hjelm, Senior Vice President and Head of Saab [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production Phase

    September 7, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy has approved the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile to enter production phase. On August 23, the missile received Milestone C (MS-C) approval, allowing the program to move into [...]
  • Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake Island

    May 11, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s military released drone footage on May 8 showing what it said were attacks on Russian ammunition depots at Russia’s occupied Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, in the western Black Sea. Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat [...]
  • Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

    January 4, 2025 0
    Russian military propagandists have confirmed the loss of two Mi-8 helicopters and their crews over the Black Sea on December 31, 2024. The helicopters were struck by missile fire launched from a Ukrainian unmanned surface [...]
  • Lithuania Asked Belarus to Clarify Accidents At Rosatom-made Nuclear Power Plant

    January 21, 2021 0
    MINSK (GDC) — Lithuania has asked Belarus for clarification after its new nuclear plant located some 50 kilometres from the country’s capital suffered an incident just five days after launch. Belarusian authorities say the country’s [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer

  • Land Platform

    India Finally Ditches Russia’s T-90 Tanks, Opt-in For French Leclerc MBT

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • Europe

    Embarrassing Russian Army, Drunk Russian Troops Ditches BMD-2 IFV

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Awarded Contract to Produce Next-Generation Battle Tank Design.

  • Europe

    Russian Retreating From Northern Ukraine Exposed Russian Propaganda About Its Military Might

  • Air Platform

    Russian military aviation faces growing threat from Ukraine’s armed FPV drone swarms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ‘Three Brorherhood’ Rebels Seized The Largest Weapons Cache From Fleeing Junta Forces

  • Naval Platforms

    Piriou Awarded Contract To Deliver 20 Harbor Tugs To French Navy

  • Americas

    Bullseye (B/E): Pentagon Sends Six EA-18G Growler Radar Jamming Aircraft, KC-46 Tankers and USS Delbert D Black to the Middle East.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norinco SH-15 or PCL-181 Howitzer’s Unstable Platform Causing Accuracy Problem For 155mm Shells

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin “realizes he’s made a mistake” with the invasion of Ukraine, says Commander James Stavridis

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    “Make In India” Or “Disaster In India”: Why Indian Defense Projects delayed or cancelled?

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to sell arms to Asia, Africa and the Middle East to counter Russia.

  • Europe

    President Putin has replaced fishing buddy Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense minister

  • Middle East

    Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed a column of T-80BV and T-72B3 tanks

  • South Asia

    India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Ziaul Ahsan: The Butcher Of Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply Into Service

  • Civil Aviation

    Lufthansa Expands Widebody Aircraft Order By 10 Jets

  • Europe

    Breaking News: U.S. Law Makers Introduces Bill To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

  • Land Platform

    US Army’s M1 Abrams tests fire 120mm canon

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Surface-to-air Missiles For Its Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

  • Europe

    France will deploy troops to Ukraine’s front line to fight Putin’s troops: President Emmanuel Macron

  • Europe

    Drone Footage Shows Russian and North Korean Troops Dead in Freezing Condition

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Networks F-15 and F-22 Raptor

  • Defense Industry

    German government approves arms exports to Gulf countries

  • Europe

    Germany is now Europe’s top defense spender, reported SIPRI

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall unveils hybrid tank and air defense system

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Prototype Completes Test Flight

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

  • Air Platform

    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • AUV Platform

    Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

  • Europe

    Italy will place $21 billion tanks and armored vehicles order to Rheinmetall

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received F-16 From Netherlands, Mirage 2000 From France

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Industry

    Israel-India Military Cooperation Reaches New High

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