• 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
  • [ April 1, 2026 ] Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging President Trump to finish job by changing the regime. Middle East
  • [ April 1, 2026 ] Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ April 1, 2026 ] China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan. Middle East
  • [ April 1, 2026 ] Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases. Anti-ship Missile
HomeSaffren

Saffren

Naval Platforms

Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

May 7, 2020 GDC 0

The first Suffren Class attack submarine has begun sea trials. It represents a step-change for the French Navy, officially known as the Marine Nationale. France already operates a nuclear-only submarine force, which places it on […]

Europe

French attack submarine Suffren begins sea trials:Report

May 2, 2020 GDC 0

The French Navy’s new nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren has started first sea trials. Suffren is the first of six new Barracuda generation of navy boats built by Naval Group to replace the ageing Rubis-class. The […]

  • US Army Pushes M10 Booker Through Extreme Testing in Arizona.

    September 1, 2025 0
    The US Army is conducting tests for the M10 Booker armored infantry support vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 BookerDateAugust 31, 2024US Army secures $322 million for M10 [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

    May 13, 2024 0
    An overnight drone attack launched from Ukraine sparked a brief fire at an oil refinery in the Volgograd region in southern Russia, the region’s governor said on Sunday. Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Wreck Havoc In Russia’s [...]
  • The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats from Israel

    July 14, 2020 0
    Designed to offer high-speed interception along coastlines, the boats have been deployed by coast guards across the world. The Philippine Navy is pushing ahead to acquire eight Shaldag-class patrol boats to replace its medium-sized patrol [...]
  • U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

    October 27, 2022 0
    The U.S. the Department of Defense and the Biden administration are considering sending Hawk medium-range, surface-to-air guided missile systems to Ukraine. Spain Delivers Apside and Hawk Surface-to-air Missiles To UkraineDateNovember 19, 2022Spain to transfer 6 [...]
  • Russian forces have lost more than 15 modernized 2S33 Msta-SM howitzers per month since deployed in eastern Ukraine

    June 8, 2024 0
    In a recent Militarniy’s report, Russia has reportedly lost a substantial number of its 2S19 Msta-SM self-propelled howitzers over the past month. At least nineteen Msta-S artillery systems were destroyed during the past month. This [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

    March 27, 2026 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) said March 24 that its forces destroyed a launcher from Russia’s Bastion coastal missile system in occupied Crimea during overnight strikes. The GUR said the system had been used to [...]
Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

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

    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Defense Industry

    Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • Cruise Missiles

    France and the UK authorize the use of Storm Shadow/Scalp Cruise Missiles Deep Inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers Two M-345 Training Aircraft To Italian Air Force

  • Europe

    The British MoD Committed On F-35, FCAS, New Frigates And Drones

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Stepped Up The Arrest Of Citizens Involved In Attacking Israel In Social Media

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s F-15 Fighter Jet Celebrate 50 Years Of Undefeated Streak

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Novgorod Region

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • C4iSR

    Northrop, Mitsubishi to develop Japan’s integrated air and missile defense networks

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan aimed its defence spending to counter a ‘total blockade’ by China

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Europe

    Putin’s forces face the biggest challenge as the U.S. approves 300km range ATACMS missile to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Jet Carrying TEBER-82 500lb Guided Bomb.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor to Poland, amid Russia tensions

  • Air Platform

    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman Failed to Contain Arakan Army, Started Meddling in Domestic Politics by Copying General Ershad’s Playbook

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales To Develop Advanced Rocket Motor For Australia’s Hypersonic Weapon

  • Europe

    Su-27 plane crashed during exercises in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first homegrown TFX fighter jet began taxi trials

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    বাংলাদেশ নতুন এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান এবং সেনাপ্রধান “দুর্নীতির রাজা” নিয়োগ করেছে (translated version)

  • Americas

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

  • Middle East

    China’s ambassador to Australia concedes Iran is using Chinese satellite and missile system against the U.S. and Israeli forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad planned ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, leaked FSB document

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption In The Defense Sectors Of Southeast Asia

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed two Russian Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhian

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Special Armoured Ambulances

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil refinery in Samara region

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles Hit Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Head Quarter

  • Air Platform

    Colombia Selects FA-50 LCA With Israeli AESA Radar Worth $600 Million

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counter-offensive Wreck Havoc On Russian Troops In Kherson

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korean F-15K Test Fires Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • 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 !!