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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 […]

  • Russia’s Su-35 Propaganda Video Explains Why VKS’s Sporadic Actions in Ukraine

    March 10, 2022 0
    On 8 February, the Russian Ministry of Defense showed footage of a Su-35 fighter jet is taking from a safe military base in Russia with one Kh-31 anti-ship missile, two short-range R-73 missiles on the [...]
  • Turkey Launches TCG Hizir Reis (Type 214) Submarine

    June 18, 2022 0
    Turkey is pushing forward with the development of its submarine program, having witnessed the launching ceremony of the second Reis-class (Type 214), the future TCG Hizir Reis. Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk [...]
  • Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

    June 20, 2024 0
    For all their many failings in Ukraine, Russian forces have proven their ability to continue operations despite staggering reported losses over two years of full-scale war. Since the start of the full-scale war on February [...]
  • Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

    September 25, 2024 0
    On June 28, 2024, Saab announced it had secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 400 million (€35,274,651.16), is set to begin [...]
  • Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

    November 24, 2021 0
    The new, 100-metre LST 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago. On completion the 100-metre, roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a [...]
  • Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drone Just Destroyed Oil Depot In Sochi Near Putin’s Billion Dollars Mansion

    September 21, 2023 0
    This is the moment a kamikaze drone smashed into an oil depot just 18 miles from one of Putin’s palaces. Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depotDateJanuary 7, 2025Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

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

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

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. […]

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force becomes first air force in the world to crash over 550 aircraft and lost 150 pilots in the last 30 years

  • Anti-drone System

    Spanish company TRC delivers Cervus anti-drone system to the Spanish army

  • Middle East

    Tehran dumps Russian Su-30SME and MiG-35 in favor of Chinese J-10C fighter jet

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is on a collision course with the US, Australia and India are in!

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Awarded Contract to Build Korean Navy’s Next-gen Aegis destroyer

  • Middle East

    Kuwait purchases Bayraktar TB2 drones worth $367 million

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    Ukranian hackers altered Putin fanatic’s Aliexpress account and placed £20,000 worth sex toys order instead of drones

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

  • South Asia

    India vs Pakistan: Military Strength And Armaments

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea showcases unnamed new main battle tank

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept for sixth-gen fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan And U.S. Vow To Fight Back If China Attacks Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Boeing rolls out Super Hornet Block III for US Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • Air Platform

    Russia shut down Mi-8/Mi-17 series helicopter production and spare parts supplies

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in Rostov

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received New Batch Of French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Europe

    Terrified Russians Watch As Ukrainian Drone Swarms Hit Kerch Bridge

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • South Asia

    Saab will offer complete transfer of technology to India at half the cost of Rafale, says Saab India CMD

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine has provided the West with vast intelligence about Russian weaponry that CIA, NSA, MI6, Bundesnachrichtendienst, DGSE failed to collect

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS delays could leave the Royal Australian Navy without submarines

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan finalized a defense deal with the U.S. worth $62 billion

  • South Asia

    BJP Leader Warns India Not To Buy S-400: Subramanian Swamy

  • Europe

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuating Officer’s Families From Tokmak After Ukraine Destroys Russia’s S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Denizkurdu 2021: Turkish Navy Conducts Largest Naval Exercises Involving 132 Ships

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Europe

    Luftwaffe And Israeli Air Force Conduct Air Combat Exercises For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 72 F-35 Stealth Jets in Six Months

  • C4iSR

    Poland Purchases Four Spy Satellites to Boost Space Defense

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • Air Platform

    TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Military Bases In The Pacific Is Crucial To Counter China’s Hegemony

  • Americas

    The USAF And RAAF Join F-35 Training Partnership

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