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Fifth-gen Aircraft Are Necessity, Says Thai Air Force

May 21, 2022 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Air Force has insisted on the necessity of purchasing new fighter jets to replace existing aircraft scheduled for decommissioning. AVM Prapas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force, on Wednesday said it […]

Air Platform

RTAF Denies Report Of F-35 Purchase, Opt In For Gripen E/F

June 29, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has downplayed reports it is planning to acquire a new fleet of high-tech, expensive fighter jets, — the US-made F-35 stealth multi-role combat aircraft. Air force commander ACM Maanat […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

February 21, 2020 GDC 0

Replacement for F-16 fighter jets, L-39s trainers; upgrade of Saab Early Warning System; purchase of transport, VIP, helicopters and unmanned aircraft besides spy satellites figure in the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) White Paper 2020 released today. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The PRC should take Gripen E as a template, says Senior Colonel Li Chunghua Hua of the PLAAF

February 10, 2020 GDC 0

This is the second time in several years Chinese J-11A faces RTAF Gripen C. An early December 2019 report from inside the People’s Republic of China (PRC) reveals previously unreleased technical details of People’s Liberation […]

Air Platform

The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

Sweden’s air force says its Gripen E fighter jets are designed to kill Russia’s fearsome Sukhoi fighter jets, and that they have a “black belt” in that type of combat. […]

C4iSR

Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

September 11, 2019 LM Publications 0

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Air Platform

Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

October 31, 2018 LM Publications 0

The advanced simulated war game proved that Sweden’s Gripen defeats Russia’s Su-35 almost the same rate as the F-22 Raptor. The simulated WVR combat shows Swedish Gripen E fighter shooting down Russia’s best in class […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

October 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

While complex high-end jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, dominate the headlines when it comes to the global fighter market, not every country needs or even wants a top-of-the-line warplane. There […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: The Smart Fighter Jet AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

March 9, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

    November 20, 2025 0
    U.S. President Donald Trump said he would back the sale of American-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a day before the crown prince arrives in Washington. President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy [...]
  • Ukrainian Soldiers seized a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone

    September 24, 2023 0
    Ukrainian military released a video on Thursday claiming that its forces have captured a Russian reconnaissance drone. Ukrainian HIMARS rocket artillery takes out the Russian drone teamDateOctober 18, 2023Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of [...]
  • Leaked video shows Chinese army officers working as military advisers for Russia and former Chinese soldiers working as mercenaries to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

    March 21, 2024 0
    Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have perished in Ukraine since Moscow started its “special military operation” in February 2022. However, it’s no secret that the Kremlin has sought some outside help to deal with [...]
  • Putin is dumping dead Russian soldiers by truck inside Ukraine to hide actual losses

    June 22, 2025 0
    Russia sent to Ukraine some of its dead troops in a prisoner and body exchange to hide Moscow’s true battlefield losses, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATODateApril [...]
  • Bulgaria to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

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  • Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

    April 1, 2021 0
    Australia will move to produce its own guided missiles under a $1 billion plan to establish a new weapons facility with a global arms manufacturer. Australia To Invest In Long-range Weapons Systems To Counter ChinaDateJanuary 26, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

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

    Ukraine Demonstrates New Warfighting Capability By Using Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUV)

  • Middle East

    Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says the UK defense secretary

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish TFX Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Programme

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk Naval Shipyard

  • Americas

    U.S. Sending Third Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Exposed: Why Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Fighters Are Inoperable?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government sent three former DGFI Directors and Army Generals to forced retirement, and one General dismissed amid human rights violations and corruption

  • Europe

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Air Platform

    A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber like the MiG-25 Foxbat defected to Japan

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Europe

    In World First, Ukraine’s Neptune Missile Sunk Kilo Class Submarine And Amphibious Vessels Docked At Sevastopol Naval Base

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

  • Americas

    Australia’s PMB Defence To Supply Batteries For Canadian Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

  • Europe

    Switzerland wants to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy’s Carrier Battle Group Enters Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

  • C4iSR

    Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli Radar

  • Naval Platforms

    The Fassmer’s MPV70 MK II Multipurpose Combat Vessel

  • Central Asia

    Amid tensions with Iran, Azerbaijan purchases Israeli Arrow-3 (Hetz 3) anti-ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Industry

    U.S. Should Plan Early For Foreign Military Sale, Says DSCA Chief

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

  • Americas

    RCN Selected Sea Ceptor Missiles For Multi-mission Frigates

  • Americas

    Trump says Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about Iran, then why Trump appointed this inept donkey as the director of national intelligence

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones

  • Middle East

    President Trump Reshaped the Middle East After Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine and the UK to co-produce Octopus-100 interceptor drones.

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • Americas

    US Navy Will Retrofit John F Kennedy Aircraft Carrier To Launch F-35 From Deck

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

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