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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 […]

  • Naval Group Launches Fourth OPV for Argentine Navy

    September 24, 2021 0
    The last of the four Offshore Patrol Vessel 87 (OPV 87) ordered to Naval Group by the Argentine Navy, the A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero, has been launched this Tuesday 21 September in Concarneau. Naval Group Launches [...]
  • Eurofighter Consortium Expects 200 Additional Fighter Jets Order in 2026

    July 11, 2023 0
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  • Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

    April 27, 2021 0
    A Ukrainian man who tried to buy parts of the S-300 air defense system (ADS) called Klystrons for $163,000 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison reported Tass news agency. Bayraktar TB2 could play [...]
  • Croatia Buys 12 Used Dassault Rafale F3R Fighters

    May 30, 2021 0
    After an earlier attempt to buy Israeli jets collapsed in 2019, Croatia has finally opted to bolster its airforce capabilities with 12 used Dassault Rafale F3R jets from France, learned GDC citing Balkan Insights. Croatia [...]
  • Roketsan Smart Micro Munition (MAM-L)

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

    August 19, 2025 0
    A top Putin’s General is fighting for his life after a brutal Ukrainian strike blew up a Russian column in Kursk – reportedly leaving him with multiple amputations. Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Sacks Admiral Igor Osipov After Crimea Blasts

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia-China diplomatic relationship hits lowest point

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Donald Trump Made Labor Party Great Again in Australia’s Election 2025

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per year

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases 3,000 Eagle V Armored Vehicles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea Purchased MBDA Meteor BVRAAM For Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Australia Select Naval Strike Missiles To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Sefine Shipyard, TUBITAK To Build Turkey’s USV Capabilities

  • Europe

    Greece acquires French warships in multibillion-euro defense deal

  • Europe

    Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight against Ukraine as Russia struggles to contain drone attacks in Moscow.

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI: A Symbol of Abuse, Corruptions and Impunity

  • Europe

    High In Spirit And Morale: Ukrainian Pilot Dressed As Santa Fires HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Destroying Russian SAM

  • Americas

    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • Europe

    Morons or Inept: Russian Convoy of Troops Leaves Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant With Signs of Radiation Poisoning

  • Anti-ship Missile

    India, A Close Ally of America Agrees To Sale BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles, with one missile proving Patriot’s 100 percent efficacy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Newest Zhou-class Nuclear Powered Submarine Sank In The Dock In Wuhan In Series Of Embarrassment For Chinese Navy

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia Invaded Ukraine Three Times After Ukraine Gave Up Nuclear Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Saab Ordered Active Noise Reduction Systems For Gripen E/F

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rostec Admits It was Forced To Replace Faulty Components of Chinese S-400

  • Air Platform

    Japanese F-2 gets new ASM-3 anti-ship missiles

  • Air Platform

    First F-35A For Denmark Takes Flight

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always lived in the shadow of the Indian intelligence agency RAW from 1975 to 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF redefines the role of the C-27J Spartan fleet

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Tranche 4 to Switzerland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Chinese Man Seeking Political Asylum And Freedom In Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks and air defense system near Myanmar’s Shan state

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problem: A Long Road Ahead of China’s J-20 Fighters to Fix Its Weaknesses

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

  • Americas

    US Army secures $322 million for M10 Booker lite tank production

  • Air Platform

    Grim Prospect of Sukhoi Design Bureau

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Received First Airborne Laser Weapons

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • Europe

    Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy Marder IFV From Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches devastating drone strikes in the Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones

  • Europe

    Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

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