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Air Platform

Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

April 8, 2024 GDC 0

New Zealand’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft has conducted its initial flight test in the US. The demonstration saw the vehicle fly for 246 minutes over Georgia and Alabama. It achieved a range […]

Air Platform

New Zealand Received Its Final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

July 26, 2023 GDC 0

New Zealand has inducted its fourth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. This aircraft comes under the country’s “once in a generation investment” in […]

Air Platform

Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

December 10, 2022 GDC 0

“As a maritime nation, delivery of the P-8A will ensure New Zealand maintains a patrol and response capability that will protect and support law enforcement in our Exclusive Economic Zone and Southern Ocean,” said Sarah […]

Air Platform

New Zealand Plans To Buy 28 Secondhand F-16C/D to Replace Skyhawk

September 7, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is planning to buy fighter jet, according New Zealand Defense Forces whitepaper. Anything New Zeland is planning to buy would need to be able to integrate with Australia. In […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

New Zealand to buy five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft

June 7, 2020 GDC 0

WELLINGTON (GDC) — New Zealand’s military said on Friday it will buy five Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin for US$1 billion learned GDC citing Defense News. The planes will replace the military’s existing […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Boeing Defense received contracts to build P-8As Poseidon for South Korea and New Zealand

April 3, 2020 GDC 0

The US DoD awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) and four aircraft […]

  • Indonesia purchased 12 Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey

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  • Serbia will sign major arms deal with France a shift from Russia

    May 7, 2024 0
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  • Ukrainian Special Forces Are Playing Pivotal Role in Combating Russian Army

    March 11, 2022 0
    As Russian Armed Forces continue their invasion of Ukraine, minimal information has been published regarding the activities of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF), who are playing a pivotal role in the conflict. Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • Lockheed to Develop New Electronic Warfare Hardware For F-35

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

    January 18, 2023 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up Russia’s most advanced operational tank with an AT4 recoilless gun in the Luhansk region. Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish ArmyDateApril 27, 2023Saab secures $80 million NATO order for [...]
  • HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

    July 20, 2024 0
    The U.S. Navy’s seventh Block IV Virginia-class attack submarine, Massachusetts (SSN 798), was recently launched into the James River at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. U.S. Navy Commissions 21st Virginia-class Submarine USS Montana (SSN [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Building Second NGAD Site in Saint Louis

  • Europe

    Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Navy Started Using 63 Years Old Be-12 Aircraft As Its Air Force Struggles To Fly Soviet-era Su-35 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Europe

    Two Russian drunk pilots were killed after the Su-34 bomber’s ejection seats went off inside the hangar, sending them hurtling into the concrete roof.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

  • Americas

    Trump Admin Will Impose 50 Percent Tariffs on Russia, China and North Korea for Supplying Weapons to Iran.

  • Europe

    Russia Can’t Hold Out for Another Year: Ukraine Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • Africa

    RSF shot down Russian-crewed Sudanese Air Force’s IL-76 Transport Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy F-16V Block 70

  • Air Platform

    Korean KF-21 Boramae jet joins Peruvian Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft competition

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to retire Su-30MKM fighters.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in Crimea

  • Anti-ship Missile

    France buys latest version of Exocet missile for naval frigates

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Singapore.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine sends Turkish-made Cobra II vehicles to the frontline

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force Received First Upgraded C-130J Hercules Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thousands of US marines land in Darwin, Australia for training

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Shows Off Mass C-17 Air Mobility For European Missions, A Clear Signal Putin’s Regime

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

  • Africa

    Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • Naval Platforms

    The Fassmer’s MPV70 MK II Multipurpose Combat Vessel

  • Europe

    Putin warns NATO that Russia could revoke test ban treaty

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s warehouse storing North Korean KN-23 missiles, tanks and ammunitions

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Nationalist and Former FSB Igor Girkin For Criticising Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Fincantieri cuts steel for French Navy’s logistics support ships

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Develop New Hypersonic Weapons For US Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why US Should Sanction Chinese Defense Entities?

  • Naval Platforms

    Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

  • Americas

    US Army Selected Northrop Short Range Air Defense System Selected as Command and Control systems

  • Land Platform

    Undignified Death of T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Missile Struck Military Installation Killing Russian General

  • Americas

    Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

  • Americas

    U.S. buys S-300 from Ukraine to practice drone strikes against S-300

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Africa

    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

  • Africa

    Tuareg rebel group shoot down a Russian Mi-24P helicopter in Mali.

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