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News Ticker
  • [ July 30, 2025 ] Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 30, 2025 ] Spain Purchases Turkish-made 30 Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainers Air Platform
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South Asia

India acknowledged 250 soldiers killed, pilots died, and S-400 battery damaged by Pakistani bombs as posthumous honors unveil hidden losses

July 8, 2025 GDC 0

Under intense internal pressure, the Indian government has officially acknowledged the heavy toll suffered during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and announced that 100 fallen troops will be honoured posthumously. The recognition includes four fighter pilots and five […]

Air Platform

India and France are at each other’s throats over the Rafale downing by Pakistan

June 6, 2025 GDC 0

A deepening rift has emerged between France and India over the performance of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, following its reported losses during the recent Pakistan-India conflict. During the conflict, Pakistan Air Force shot down […]

South Asia

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

June 1, 2025 GDC 0

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed on Saturday that Pakistan shot down his country’s fighter jets during the four-day conflict earlier in the month. The Pakistan Air Force shot down Indian fighter jets on […]

Europe

France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

May 31, 2025 GDC 0

For the first time since reports emerged of five Rafale losses in the latest Pakistan-India aerial confrontation, France has publicly acknowledged that it is in close contact with New Delhi to determine the fate of […]

Air Platform

Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed the Indian Air Force lost nine aircraft during the Kashmir skirmish

May 28, 2025 GDC 0

The four-day conflict between arch-rivals India and Pakistan this month ended with a ceasefire, and both claimed victory. Still, it now appears that China’s defence industry might also be an unlikely winner. The latest flare-up […]

South Asia

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

May 27, 2025 GDC 0

India’s defense minister has approved a framework for building the country’s next-generation fighter jet, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors. […]

Air Platform

China will deliver 30 J-35A fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

May 26, 2025 GDC 0

China is fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fourth-generation fighters to Pakistan, with the first batch expected by early 2026, according to senior diplomatic and military sources cited in regional defense reports and Pakistani media. […]

Air Platform

‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

May 12, 2025 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force has said that “losses are a part of combat” without giving details, but claimed that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week, responding to a question […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force’s Rafale Fighter Jet Crashes Near Airbase After Night Raid Fourth Rafale Aircraft Loss in Kashmir Skirmish

May 9, 2025 GDC 1

An Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet crashed approximately 20 kilometers from Bhisiana Airbase in Punjab during the early hours of May 7. Several images have now emerged online showing the vertical tail of an […]

  • Lockheed Martin ramps up production of HIMARS artillery rockets amid high demands from European nations

    March 15, 2023 0
    Lockheed Martin’s mobile rocket launcher plant in Camden, Arkansas is gearing up to boost production of the HIMARS system after its success on the battlefield in Ukraine drove up demand from other nations, executives said [...]
  • Pakistan to replace P-3 Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian Embraer Lineage jetliner

    October 31, 2020 0
    ISLAMABAD (GDC) — Pakistan’s Navy has selected the Embraer Lineage 1000 jetliner to replace its P-3C Orion long-range maritime patrol aircraft, a source with knowledge of the program has confirmed to Defense News. Outgoing naval [...]
  • Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

    September 23, 2022 0
    The performance of Su-35 in the Ukraine war is a big concern for Peoples Liberation Army Air Force. Dark clouds swirl over Russia’s Su-35S Flanker fighter. Russia lost more than two squadrons of its prized Su-35 [...]
  • UAE Confirms Second Batch Order For Saab GlobalEye

    March 24, 2021 0
    Saab has today confirmed the anticipated follow on-contract from the United Arab Emirates for the sale of two GlobalEye systems, Saab’s advanced airborne surveillance system. The UAE Placed Follow-on Orders Of Saab GlobalEye AEW&C AircraftDateJanuary [...]
  • Hensoldt Produces Twinvis Surveillance Radar To Bolster Situational Awareness

    January 15, 2024 0
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  • Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

    August 19, 2020 0
    Dhaka (GDC) – Rights groups, as well as ordinary people, have staged protests in Bangladesh to demand justice for the alleged rape of two teenaged girls belonging to the Marma ethnic minority group. Hundreds of demonstrators [...]
Infantry Weapons

India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

July 29, 2025 0

The Indian Army is set to test a new mounted gun system (MGS) designed to fire six rounds in a minute and reposition in just 85 seconds, a shoot-and-scoot capability meant to dodge counter-fire and […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

June 5, 2025 0

North Korean 140mm towed mortars have been spotted in use by Russian forces, adding to a growing list of foreign-supplied weaponry now deployed in Moscow’s war effort. The new mortar has a maximum range of […]

Europe

CZ Group Unveils BREN 3 Assault Rifles at IDET 2025 in Brno

June 2, 2025 0

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Europe

British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

May 28, 2025 0

The British Army has test-fired the latest Javelin command launch unit at a record range of 4 kilometers (2.48 miles). The record shot at Salisbury Plains demonstrated the Javelin’s Lightweight Command Launch Unit’s (LWCLU) enhanced […]

Central Asia

Kazakhstan started building new artillery ammunitions plant

May 26, 2025 0

Kazakhstan has launched the construction phase of a new industrial facility for the production of artillery ammunition in cooperation with a partner from Singapore. The upcoming plant will manufacture 122mm, 152mm, and 155mm caliber artillery […]

Europe

British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

May 25, 2025 0

A British defense startup has unveiled a new ramjet-powered artillery round designed to deliver long-range precision effects in future combat environments. Tiberius Aerospace, founded in 2022 and rooted in Silicon Valley practices, introduced its flagship […]

  • Air Platform

    UK’s Tempest Fighter To Get A Brand New AESA Radar

  • Middle East

    Israeli Super Weapon Iron Dome Anti-air Missile Shot Down Iranian Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian sea drone blew up Russian oil tanker

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

  • Europe

    Russian Citizens Caught Smuggling Ukrainian Turboshaft Engine For Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Javelin To Destroy Russian Rocket Launchers

  • Europe

    Belarusian helicopters repeatedly violating Polish airspace, NATO, Russia conflict looming

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship caught fire

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

  • Americas

    President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • South Asia

    Systemic corruption, Ponzi scheme, and Russian and Chinese companies bribing, but European and American companies don’t bribe: a retired Bangladesh army general exposed the inside story.

  • Europe

    Mastercard, Visa and American Express Payment Networks Blocked in Russia

  • Europe

    Russian Man Killed Military Commander Recruiting Conscripts For Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Italian Navy ordered 36 amphibious armored vehicles from IDV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group awarded contract to support UAE’s GlobalEye AWACS

  • Cyber

    Ukraine hacked the Kremlin’s secret files of all correspondences, a massive blow to Putin

  • Akash SAM
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

  • C4iSR

    AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Aerospace Industries acquires Greek defense company

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russian forces leave southern town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region

  • C4iSR

    Moldovan Army Plans To Buy Thales Ground Master 200 Surveillance Radar

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • C4iSR

    Sanctions buster: Russia imported guidance kits from American Honeywell, Advanced Navigation and German iMAR Navigation

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Company awarded contract to build P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • Europe

    EU Slaps Sanctions On Russia’s Wagner Group

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan To Pull Back Troops

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Will Squeeze Russian Su-57 Markets

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to deliver EW suite for German Chinook helicopters

  • Europe

    Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

  • South Asia

    Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks in Iran after Iranian drone strikes in Pakistan

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Sale Of 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters To Germany

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

  • South Asia

    More than hundred Bangladesh army officers were ejected from the UN mission over sex scam

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 30 More Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian frontline troops pleading for more tanks as temperature plummets again

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

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