• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ March 8, 2026 ] Ali Khamenei (thief), Mojtaba Khamenei (thief) and IRGC goons built multi-billion-dollar luxurious property portfolio and hotel businesses in Europe.   Middle East
  • [ March 8, 2026 ] Russia has provided Iran with intelligence to help strike the U.S. and Israeli military assets. Middle East
  • [ March 8, 2026 ] Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational. Direct-energy Weapons
  • [ March 8, 2026 ] A Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad suffered fuel pump failure in mid-flight. Air Platform
HomeRT20 lightweight turret

RT20 lightweight turret

Americas

BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

July 8, 2022 GDC 0

U.K.-based BAE Systems published the photo of a new version of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) armed with a medium-caliber turret. A photo posted by BAE Systems last weekend showed ACV-30 equipped with RT20 lightweight […]

  • Russia Says It Can’t Afford To Buy Or Build T-14 Armata Tanks, Amid Crippling Sanctions

    September 3, 2022 0
    Russia wants other nations to buy its T-14 Armata, but Russia itself doesn’t seem that interested in the new tank. Undignified Death of T-14 Armata Main Battle TankDateFebruary 21, 2020Russian T-14 was useless in Syria [...]
  • Japan Launched Major PR Campaign To Win Australia’s Frigate Contract

    December 20, 2024 0
    The move came after the Australian government had shortlisted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany over Spanish and South Korean contenders to build Australia’s future frigates. TKMS has [...]
  • HIMARS Destroying Russian Logisitics And High-value Targets

    August 14, 2022 0
    Retired U.S. Army General Mark Hertling said Saturday that High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) given to Ukraine to assist in its fight against Russia are a “game changer,” contending that Moscow’s forces are now [...]
  • Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

    April 1, 2021 0
    Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability. The five contenders are BAE Systems Australia, Insitu Pacific, Northrop [...]
  • Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

    March 17, 2025 0
    The Royal Marines have confirmed the selection of the SIG SAUER MCX rifle as part of an ongoing effort to modernize their elite UK Commando Force. The MCX will be issued in both 300BLK and [...]
  • Greek Army Acquires 1200 M1117 Armored Vehicles From US Army’s EDA

    December 7, 2020 0
    The “green light” for the acquisition of the first 4×4 M1117 Guardian type armored vehicles is expected to turn on soon with the result that Greece is shielded even more but without spending a fortune. Recall [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-air missile in Bakhmut

  • Middle East

    Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

  • South Asia

    U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers American military hardware.

  • Air Platform

    German-made IRIS-T SLM scored first Su-34 fighter-bomber kill

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $1000 Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russia’s $100 Million Buk and Tor Surface-to-air Missiles

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • Europe

    EU, U.S. Must Sanction Belarus For Aiding Russia and NATO Should Bomb Belarus

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • South Asia

    Pakistan’s military court sentenced Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison.

  • Naval Platforms

    Submarine Design: Tank Plan of a Diesel Electric Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Italy Purchases 24 More Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Acquires 32 S70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Poland Worth $624 Million

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine lobbying for 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Destined For Slovakia

  • South Asia

    Singapore’s DBS Bank, the British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s UCB bank sued ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s ally Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tulip Siddiq.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV passes 1st test flight

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Approves NASAMS Anti-air Missile And AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER Missiles Sale To Taiwan

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Unveils $320 Billion Defense Spending, The Largest Capital Spends Since WWII

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Europe

    British Eurofighter Typhoon Joins Air Combat Exercises With Swedish Gripen And Finish F/A-18 Hornet

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Urges UAE To Replace Huawei Equipment Before F-35 Delivery

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The Ultimate Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Time Is Running Out To Rescue Indonesian Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • Air Platform

    First F-35A For Denmark Takes Flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per year

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 40 UH-60M Helicopters To Replace NH90 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    55 Chinese submariners feared dead after a type 093 submarine ran into hook and anchor trap

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Army Inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed: Ukrainian MGM-140 ATACMS Missiles Destroyed Two Russian Airbases

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldier shot down Russian missile with M2 machine gun

  • Europe

    Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Air Platform

    China To Develop Two Seater Variant J-20

  • Air Platform

    RAF’s Third and fourth P-8 Poseidon enter final stages of production

  • Americas

    US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese ZBD-09 infantry fighting vehicles spotted with metal screens atop to protect against FPV drones

  • Europe

    Russian Wagner mercenary shot down two Russian helicopters and IL-22 plane during mutiny

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!