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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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  • L3Harris Awarded Contract to Produce Tactical Radio System for Germany.

    June 28, 2026 0
    L3Harris Technologies has received foreign military sales contracts to provide its proprietary Falcon tactical radio systems to Germany. L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72DateApril 22, 2021L3Harris, Elbit Systems Awarded $92 [...]
  • India wins the war against Pakistan in Bollywood movies, but here’s why the Indian Air Force lost air combat against the Pakistan Air Force.

    May 9, 2025 0
    Once the dust settles, in a year, Bollywood will make movies showing how Indian pilots are destroying Pakistani aircraft one by one and coming home with a hero’s welcome. Later, Bollywood actresses, with their cosmetically [...]
  • Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

    September 9, 2020 0
    A video appeared about the Russian MiG-29 fighter shot down over Libya, which, according to Turkish sources, was hit by the anti-aircraft guided missile of the Turkish MiM-23 “Hawk” air defense system. On the presented [...]
  • Saab delivers fifth GlobalEye to the United Arab Emirates

    November 19, 2024 0
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  • Lithuania Purchases M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

    January 25, 2023 0
    Lithuania and the U.S. government have finalized a $495 million deal for as many as eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, the Lithuanian government announced Friday. Estonia Latest Country To Buy HIMARS Artillery RocketsDateJanuary [...]
  • Australia purchased 220 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

    August 22, 2023 0
    The acquisition of some of the most powerful and technologically advanced weapons systems the ADF has fielded will enhance Australia’s ability to target enemies at longer ranges. Australia to Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and Hypersonic [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • South Asia

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

  • Africa

    Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong II: Turkey Demonstrated Only Air Power Can Defeat Enemy Using Drones

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-57 is the only fighter jet equipped with Soviet-era DIRCM

  • C4iSR

    Saab and CAE sign agreement to train GlobalEye AEW&C operators.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia may have only one month of ammunition left unless Iran and North Korea rescue Russia

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

  • Europe

    Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils $151 Billion Missile Defense Program.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Building Second NGAD Site in Saint Louis

  • Europe

    North Korea delivers long-range Koksan artillery systems to Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

  • Europe

    Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gains

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Supplying Deadly HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

  • Air Platform

    Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers AT-2 Anti-tank Mines To Ukraine

  • Europe

    China delivers a batch of Desertcross 1000 all-terrain vehicles to Russia

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan to procure Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Army to Acquire Land-based Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian TOR surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhia region

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan navy’s fourth and final Milgem-class corvette hits the water in Karachi

  • Air Platform

    Britain Donates Sea King Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • Land Platform

    Merkava Mk4 vs T-90MS and T-14 Armata: Why Merkava Mk4 is the best modern battle tank in the world?

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Offers Gripen E/F to Czech Republic

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Europe

    Russia Fines Google $20 Decillion Over Tech Giant’s Ban On Putin’s Propaganda

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

  • South Asia

    Hindu nationalist Parvathaneni Harish masterminded the Corridor Between Bangladesh and Myanmar to aid the Myanmar Junta and AA, facilitating further deportations of Rohingya to Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Deploys For The First Time Abrams Tanks During Sea Explorer Exercise

  • C4iSR

    Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Copycat J-16 Is Superior To All Other Su-30 Fighters, Says PLAAF

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • Air Platform

    Austria purchases 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani Army destroyed Pantsir-S1 of Armenia using Israeli Harop drone

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Spain will purchase Eurofighter instead of F-35A fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Italy, UK, Japan fighter jet programme could open up to UAE and Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit.

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