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Naval Platforms

Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

In an effort to win a contract from Indian Navy, Boeing has been flying an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet off a ground-based ski jump at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. This is part of a demonstration […]

Industry

Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

February 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Boeing wants to test and certify F/A-18 Super Hornet for ski-jump operations during the first quarter of 2020 before it can make a pitch for the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has elected to […]

  • Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

    December 30, 2023 0
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  • US Air Force Test Two F-15EX Jets in Northern Edge 21 Exercise

    May 26, 2021 0
    The exercise, which started on 3 May, is being conducted on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. US Air Force Tests F-15EX And F-35 [...]
  • Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

    March 4, 2021 0
    Tunisia has reportedly signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries to buy three Anka-S Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) at a cost of $80 million. Tunisia ordered Turkish Anka-S DroneDateMarch 14, 2020Kazakhstan buys 3 Turkish Anka [...]
  • Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

    May 22, 2022 0
    Commencing today, HMAS Creswell and the waters of Jervis Bay will be the scene of a simulated, next generation naval battlespace – Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 (AW22). This Royal Australian Navy (RAN) led Exercise will [...]
  • Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

    December 1, 2023 0
    Russia has declined to comment on US claims that Iran could supply it with ballistic missiles. Ukraine said it shot down a “rare” Iran-built drone amid a barrage of attacks overnight. Ukraine Seized Fully Operational [...]
  • Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

    October 5, 2020 0
    A Pakistani Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jet crashed earlier today marking the fifth such crash for a PAF aircraft this year. In five crashes since  January 2020, three pilots have died in two crashes [...]
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.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

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    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

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  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

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    Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighter jets bombed Cambodia as fights erupted between both neighbors for border disputes

  • Middle East

    Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 drone

  • Europe

    Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Stealth Jets Trialed Hotpit Landing On Highway In Finland

  • Air Platform

    Australia To Buy 29 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract For 129 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense system

  • South Asia

    India hikes defense budget to 19%, demystifying India’s defense Budget

  • South Asia

    Sino-India War: China Bags Bangladesh In Chinese Side

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez backs Germany in FCAS fighter jet dispute with France.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

  • South Asia

    US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Kushchevsk military airfield and Oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar regions

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed Russian commander Artur Bogachenko who executed Ukrainian PoW

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman delivers SiAW test missile to US Air Force

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own Orlan-10 drones

  • Middle East

    Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

  • Europe

    Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

  • Europe

    Russian Army General Fighting For His Life After Ukraine’s Drone Strikes

  • Middle East

    Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Selected StandardAero To Assemble BlackHawk Helicopters For British Army

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force successfully launched unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Middle East

    Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Conducts First Sortie Dropping Precision Guided Bombs On Russian Position In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab showcases Gripen E and Globaleye AEW&C in Kauhava airshow Finland

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Offers Spare Parts And Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Russia tried to camouflage its warship and painted fake airplanes to deceive NATO military satellites

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Uncategorized

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia launches dart rocket carrying radio frequency receiver for RAAF

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