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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Uncategorized

Safran awarded the contract to deliver JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars to Australian Defense Force

March 18, 2023 GDC 0

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd has signed a contract with NIOA* for the supply of more than one hundred JIM Compact’s for the LAND 159 Tranche 1 – ADF sniper system – to […]

Air Platform

France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

February 6, 2022 GDC 0

Russia’s United Engine has developed an automatic control system for the Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant which will be installed on the Sukhoi SSJ-New aircraft. The SSJ-New is a version of the Superjet 100 that includes a […]

Naval Platforms

French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

November 10, 2020 GDC 0

The first French naval cruise missile launch was carried out by the nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren. On October 20th 2020, the Suffren, the first-in-series of the six nuclear-powered attack submarines in the Barracuda programme, successfully […]

Air Platform

Airbus Announced Demonstrator Phase For The Sixth-generation Future Combat Air System

April 8, 2020 GDC 0

Paris/Munich – The governments of France and Germany have awarded  Dassault Aviation, Airbus, together with their partners MTU Aero Engines, Safran, MBDA and Thales, the initial framework contract (Phase 1A), which launches the demonstrator phase […]

Americas

US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

February 17, 2020 GDC 0

The Trump administration may move to block deliveries of General Electric and French Safran SA developed LEAP 1C jet engines to China amid renewed tensions over alleged technology theft, multiple sources said to be familiar […]

  • Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

    February 15, 2026 0
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  • Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

    August 4, 2022 0
    The Albanese Government has announced the Australian Defense Forces will undergo a major review for the first time in a decade. Australian Defense Contractors Must Follow Cybersecurity Guidelines:Melissa PriceDateFebruary 24, 2021Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed [...]
  • European OCCAR Awarded Contract For French MAST-F Missile

    May 12, 2021 0
    The European OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) as Contracting Authority, representing the government of France, has agreed a contract with MBDA France for the development, production and initial in-service support phases of the MAST-F [...]
  • Australia to light up Opera House in Israeli colors after Hamas attack

    October 13, 2023 0
    The Sydney Opera House will be lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag on Monday “in solidarity” with the Jewish community. Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In GazaDateMay 15, 2021Iran [...]
  • Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

    November 14, 2023 0
    According to Taiwan News on November 4, 2023, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has taken a significant step to enhance its military readiness by ordering a total of 10,962 Kestrel anti-tank missiles. This acquisition, [...]
  • Pilot killed in Indian Tejas fighter jet crash due to flight control system malfunction during demo flight at Dubai Air Show.

    November 22, 2025 0
    An Indian combat plane has crashed due to a flight control system malfunction during a demonstration flight for spectators at the Dubai Air Show. The accident happened days after Global Defence Corp reported Tejas had [...]
Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

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    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

  • Defense Industry

    Rohde & Schwarz selected as supplier for Slovak Air Force F-16V aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured Klishchiivka and Andriivka after defeating Russian brigades, killing 4,500 Russian troops

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Rafale will have a strategic advantage over Sukhoi fighters: Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine is turning captured Russian tanks into heavy fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Aero Vodochody delivers first three of L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    China will deliver 30 J-35A Temu fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen jets to Ukraine after it formally joins NATO

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Purchases 36 FA-50 Fighter Jets From South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed Russia’s Landing Craft Vessel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Three Off-the-shelf Virginia-Class Submarines From The U.S.

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan seeking 80 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and 400 AMRAAM missiles from the United States

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • Uncategorized

    Norwegian F-35A Successfully Launches Joint Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • Europe

    North Koreans Tasked To Defend Russian Territories Humiliating Putin’s Inept Army

  • C4iSR

    Russian forces switching on and off TOR missile to minimize radar heat issues provide window of opportunity to destroy the missile system

  • AUV Platform

    An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Europe

    Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff Into The Rendition, Corruption And Money-Laundering Business

  • Naval Platforms

    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese company TRC aiding Russia in modifying dumb bomb into glide bomb

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Europe

    Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

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