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Middle East

Saudi Navy Received Second Avante 2200 Class Corvette

September 10, 2022 GDC 0

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has held a commissioning ceremony for the second of five corvettes being built for the Royal Saudi Navy, Al-Diriyah. As informed, the ceremony took place today (26 July) at San Fernando Shipyard. […]

Middle East

Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

April 12, 2022 GDC 0

The Avante 2200 corvette Al-Jubail, the first of five corvettes to be built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), has been commissioned. The commissioning ceremony was held today (31 March) at the Spanish Navy’s […]

Middle East

Navantia Launched the Fifth Avante 2200 Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

December 16, 2021 GDC 0

Navantia has launched on 4 December 2021 the fifth corvette being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), named ‘Unayzah’ as a tribute to this city located north of capital of Saudi Arabia. The […]

Defense Industry

Saudi Arabian military industry delegation meets investors in London defense show

September 22, 2021 GDC 0

Saudi Arabia’s military industry delegation concluded its participation in the four-day Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade fair held at the ExCel Center in London with meetings with investors. Officials from Saudi Arabia’s General […]

Middle East

Navantia Begins Sea Trials of Saudi Corvette ‘Al-Jubail’

September 11, 2021 GDC 0

Navantia has started sea trials of NB 546 Al-Jubail, first of the five Avante 2200 corvettes for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). The trials are being conducted in the Bay of Cádiz and all […]

Europe

After big wins in Nagorno-Karabakh, demands of Turkish armed drones soar

March 29, 2021 GDC 0

Whether in Syria, Libya or Azerbaijan, Turkey’s combat drones have scored high-profile successes that Ankara hopes to use in its quest to become a premier exporter of aerial vehicles. Turkey so far sold numerous types […]

Europe

Saudi Arabia To Conduct Military Exercise With France, Greece, Sudan And Pakistan

March 26, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Saudi Air Forces fighter jets arrived in Greece on Saturday ahead of their participation in military exercise Eye of the Falcon 1, which will take place in March. The F-15C fighter jets touched […]

Middle East

Navantia Launches Second Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

December 23, 2020 GDC 0

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has held a launching ceremony for the second of five corvettes being built for the Saudi Arabian Navy. The Avante 2200-class corvette, named Al-Diriyah, was launched on November 14, with the ceremony […]

Europe

Hellenic Navy plans to purchase four Multi-Mission MMSC frigates

November 13, 2020 GDC 0

According to information published on www.ekathimerini.com website on November 6, 2020, the Hellenic (Greek) Navy would like to purchase four American Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) frigates. The MMSC is a tailored littoral combat ship variant […]

Naval Platforms

Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

July 27, 2020 GDC 0

Al Jubail, the first of five corvettes being built in Spain by Navantia for the Royal Saudi Navy, was launched Wednesday at the San Fernando shipyard. The second is due to be launched in November, […]

  • Argentina Latest Country To Ditch MiG-35 Offer

    May 25, 2021 0
    According to the Argentine site Aviación Completa , Russia has offered Sovet-era 12 MiG-35 fighters with an estimated cost of $55 million per aircraft and Mi-171 helicopters to Argentina. Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s easy target T-90M main battle tank

    February 22, 2023 0
    Ukrainian troops have disabled another Russian T-90M main battle tank, according to local media. Ukraine destroyed Putin’s favorite T-90M tanks with artillery trikesDateJuly 8, 2023Ukrainian Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles Destroying Russian T-90 Proryv TanksDateJanuary 15, [...]
  • Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

    September 15, 2022 0
    Ukrainian armed forces shared images of a crashed Russian fighter, later identified as the Sukhoi Su-35 “Flanker-E.” The Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft crashed in the country’s eastern Kharkiv region, reportedly near the town of Izium. It has not been [...]
  • Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh’s DGFI covertly cooperate with Israeli Mossad and purchase technologies from Israeli tech firms.

    October 31, 2025 0
    Lines are blurred in cyber espionage; friends, foes, and frenemies are mixed based on mutual interests, as long as it serves the financial, political, and security needs of both parties. Bangladesh DGFI Bought Mass Surveillance [...]
  • Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

    October 19, 2022 0
    Saab has accused the Canadian government of disrespecting the terms of a tender that saw the country choose the US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter over the Swedish Gripen.  Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign [...]
  • Germany, France decided to settle row over FCAS sixth-generation fighter jet

    July 26, 2025 0
    The German and French defence ministers sought to downplay tensions over the European FCAS next-generation fighter jet programme at a meeting on Thursday, but made clear that major questions around the project must be answered [...]
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

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Christens Turkish-made Ada Class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HHI delivered BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) frigate to Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Thailand selects Elbit Systems Hermes 900 for maritime surveillance UAV requirement​

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • Europe

    Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

  • Air Platform

    Poland considers Boeing F-15EX fighter jets for air superiority role.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Europe

    Drone swarms to support Swedish armed forces ground and air operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

  • Middle East

    Shocking Drone Footage Shows Hamas Terrorists Beating Palestinians and Stealing Food Aid

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Middle East

    Israeli Shipyard Awarded Contract To Build Five Reshef-class Corvettes

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Africa

    The U.S. Special Forces Captured Second Pantsir-S1 In Lybia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Air Platform

    Russia is on track to deliver Su-30, missiles and additional Yak-130 aircraft to Myanmar Junta

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

  • Africa

    Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Middle East

    Israel Gives Thumbs Up To F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Air Platform

    B-2 Stealth Bomber Proved the Limitation of Elon Musk’s Drone Swarms Theory

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to get F-35 and MQ-9 Reaper drones

  • Americas

    North Korean Fake Companies Subcontracted To US Tech Giants To Fund Kim Jong-un’s Missile Program

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

  • Europe

    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new ‘invisible’ suicide submarines set to be unleashed on Russia’s navy

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Europe

    U.S. Defense Secretary Issued Warning As Concerns Grow Over North Korean Troops Joining Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Denmark to purchase three Arctic patrol ships

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare system

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Vulnerable to Vladimir Putin’s Blackmail Due to Trump’s Sex Tape in Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 72 F-35 Stealth Jets in Six Months

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Send Engineers To South Korea For KF-21 Participation

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

  • Americas

    World’s Most Advanced EW Suite Delivered To US Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle Fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $4.28 Billion Boxer Multipurpose Combat Vehicles Are Partly Effective

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