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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 […]

  • Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

    September 21, 2021 0
    The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is inviting bids for the acquisition of two new manned maritime patrol aircraft. An online briefing for the tender was conducted on 1 October 2020 in Kuala Lumpur. Members [...]
  • Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

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  • Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

    February 7, 2026 0
    Saab expects partner Embraer to deliver the first Gripen E from a new Brazilian assembly line to the country’s air force before April in what would be the first of several milestones for the fighter [...]
  • Netherlands delivered first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

    October 7, 2024 0
    The Netherlands has sent a first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, according to the Dutch defense minister. Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO AllyDateOctober 10, 2024Netherlands Pledges $164 Million [...]
  • French Army Ordered 109 Next-generation CEASAR Mk2 Howitzers

    February 4, 2024 0
    The French DGA procurement agency has confirmed an order for 109 advanced CAESAR Mark II Next Generation (NG) howitzers from Nexter, a subsidiary of KNDS. According to a press release from KNDS, the first delivery [...]
  • Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

    April 22, 2021 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — The Indian Navy today joined the rescue operation for a Indonesian submarine and its 53-person crew that went missing more than 24 hours ago. Indonesia had sought assistance from India after its [...]
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

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-16 Aircraft Dangerously Fly Past RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon MPA In International Airspace

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy commissions two new Type 054 A/P frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM, report

  • Air Platform

    Saab selects Canada as Gripen manufacturing hub for Ukrainian Air Force.

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Replaces Canadian Electro-Optics System With Domestic Optics in Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea awards $355 million contract for F-100 engines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu Tank: Royal Thai Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 Tank’s Turret Exploded After Sustained Heavy Fire.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine authorized to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Paveway IV bombs to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract To Supply RBS 70 NG SAM To Argentina

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome.

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Set To Flight Trial New AW249 Attack Helicopter For Italian Army

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine to receive AGM-158 JASSM, AGM-154 JSOW, AGM-120 AMRAAM with F-16 fighting falcon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British Nuclear Submarine HMS Astute Docks In Perth, Australia

  • Air Platform

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

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches military alliance with Russia and opt-in for European fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipyard awarded contract to produce two evolved Cape-class patrol ships

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Sent Indian T-90S Bhishma Tanks To Ukraine, India’s Proxy War Against Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 20,000 troops in January 2023

  • Naval Platforms

    India to acquire six P-8I Poseidon MPA worth $1.8 billion

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Almost 6,000 Troops In Harsh Winter As Dead Bodies Piling Up In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Deliver T-72 Tanks To Ukraine As Part Of Leopard Tanks Swap Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured strategic town Klishchiivka near Bakhmut as Russian soldiers flee

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Deliver Additional Ammunitions To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Ukraine captures more Russian territory in a week than Russia captured Ukraine’s territory in eight months

  • Air Platform

    TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

  • Air Platform

    RAF’s Third and fourth P-8 Poseidon enter final stages of production

  • Uncategorized

    COVID-19 Has No Effect On PLA Navy’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Construction

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia Deploys Bastion Anti-ship Missiles In Occupied Kuril Island

  • Europe

    A Russian gunpowder factory caught fire, another sabotage destroyed a major manufacturing hub

  • Europe

    Belgium delivered retired armored infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Taps GKN Aerospace To Produce Future Fighter Propulsion

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s mass exodus to neighbouring countries prompted junta to introduce mandatory conscription

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Americas

    Dynetics Beats Out Iron Dome For $237M U.S. Army’s Missile Defense Contract

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

  • South Asia

    Amid China tensions, Indian Defense Ministry’s $10 billion shopping spree

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