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  • [ January 27, 2026 ] Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] Italian Army has received its first new-generation SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East. Infantry Weapons
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Air Platform

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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  • China First Policy: Pakistan to Protect Gwadar Ports From India

    January 6, 2021 0
    KARACHI (GDC) — In 2018, Pakistan and China signed six agreements for the development of Gwadar port as Islamabad formally inaugurated an economic free zone in Balochistan province that will be a key part of [...]
  • U.S. designates Wagner mercenary as transnational criminal organization

    January 21, 2023 0
    The United States has designated Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a “transnational criminal organisation”, piling pressure on the private army that has recruited tens of thousands of Russian prisoners to fight in Ukraine. White House national security [...]
  • Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

    January 17, 2025 0
     Israel’s military said on Thursday its special forces raided an underground missile production site in Syria in September that it said was primed to produce hundreds of precision missiles for use against Israel by the [...]
  • Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 60 Heavy-lift Chinook Helicopters For Bundeswehr

    June 30, 2022 0
    The German government will purchase 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to equip the armed forces in a deal reportedly worth upwards of $4 billion, according to a Ministry of Defense announcement on Wednesday. Boeing To [...]
  • RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

    September 24, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force has formally accepted its 30th F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from Lockheed Martin, as the nation’s fifth-generation fighter fleet and capability continues to grow, writes Stephen Kuper. Significant work is undertaken [...]
  • Hyundai Rotem favored to land $9 billion K2 tank deal with Poland

    January 29, 2020 0
    Hyundai Rotem is aiming to strike a $9 billion tank development deal with the Polish government to develop and build domestic variant of original K2 tank. If the deal actually happens, it would mark the [...]
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 […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    United States and Japan unveiled plans to strengthen security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China.

  • Air Platform

    Russian military’s deception doctrine, known as maskirovka killed MiG-35 fighter jet program.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rebuilds “101 Squadron” At Hashimara Base

  • Hypersonic Missile

    Israel pushes South Korea to join hypersonic defense development.

  • Air Platform

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture Su-57 fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Amentum to modernize launch operations through $4 billion Space Force contract.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Puts T-7A Red Hawk into Vigorous Testing

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • South Asia

    Video shows saboteurs blew up Wagner mercenary group’s military base

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones strike Russian fuel depot in Yurovka, Krasnodar Krai

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone in Donbass

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian navy’s collins-class submarines to get cutting-edge optronics system

  • Europe

    Seize of Mariupol: How long the Azov regiment can hold on Russian onslaught?

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • South Asia

    Handing Over Magisterial Power To General Waker-uz-Zaman Led Army Will Deteriorate Democracy In Bangladesh As Waker Himself A Corrupt Gangster Who Has Financial Interest Overseas

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • South Asia

    India sends MiG-29K to Ladakh Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    16,500 Stong Arakan Army Aims To Replicate Successes of Shan State In Rakhine State

  • Naval Platforms

    RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Bavar-373 air defense system amid Israel tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-30 aircraft over Kyiv

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Covert Billionaire, Cult of Personality Charged with Drunk Driving, Drug, and Unlicensed Firearms Possession in The U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Middle East

    ‘We will turn them into rubble’, Israeli PM Netanyahu vows vengeance

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counteroffensive To Produce Stunning Victory In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Russian Efforts To Sale Su-57E To India and UAE Failed Again

  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

  • Americas

    Brazil Selects MBDA EMADS Missile System Rejecting India’s Akash SAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Guided Bomb Kits, Bulldozers and Demolition Equipments to Israel

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Electro Optic Systems Developed New Directed-energy counter-drone technology

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Confirm NATO Membership Bid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strike killed more than 400 Russian trapped soldiers in Vovchansk aggregate plant in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud launcher in Zaporozhye region

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Training Ukrainian Special Forces on Complex Amphibious Operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian artic-variant TOR air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

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