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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 […]

  • Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

    August 28, 2023 0
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  • Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

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  • Russian saboteurs destroyed two An-148 aircraft and one Mi-28 helicopter near Moscow

    September 22, 2023 0
    According to reports from the Ukrainian military intelligence service GUR, two aircraft and a helicopter were destroyed by saboteurs at a military airfield near Moscow. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Chkalovsky air base near MoscowDateAugust [...]
  • Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-30 aircraft over Kyiv

    February 25, 2022 0
    A Russian Su-30 military plane shot down by Ukrainian army a few hours ago over Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and five people were killed, Ukrainian police and the state emergency service said, as its armed forces [...]
  • Iran’s new nuclear site is 80 meters deep underground

    October 16, 2024 0
    Near a peak of the Zagros Mountains in central Iran, workers are building a nuclear facility so deep in the earth that it is likely beyond the range of a last-ditch U.S. weapon designed to [...]
  • President Zelensky confirms use of HIMARS and ATACMS to strike inside Russia

    June 6, 2024 0
    Ukraine has used U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a U.S. senator and a Western official familiar with the matter. Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Italian Elettronica ELT/568(V)2 self-protection jammer will no longer be available for the MiG-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • Americas

    Tom Cruise Received US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award For His Role in Top Gun Movie

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia on high alert after appearance of Chinese vessel CCG 4205

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Asalsan Awarded $616 Million Contract to Produce Turkish Steel Dome

  • Air Platform

    French-made SAMP/T Anti-air Missile Shot Down Sukhoi Fighter Jet

  • Africa

    Algeria To Receive 14 Su-34E Medium Bombers

  • Europe

    Russia Ran Out of Anti-air Missile System, Faces Huge Challenge To Counter Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new kamikaze drones reach deep Russian territory in Novgorod region

  • Europe

    Belarusian Forces Will Soon Join Ukraine Invasion, Says President Alexander Lukashenko

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Long-range missiles and stealth fighters, Japan Ready to fight China

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivers the second MEKO A-200 class frigate to the Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and Papua New Guinea agree to finalize talks on the bilateral security treaty

  • Defense Industry

    Thales To Hire 12,000 Staff Amid Backlog Of Multi-billion Work Orders

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded Contract To Produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Canada to review American F-35 purchases, amid Trump’s trade war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corrupt and Inept Defence Australia Blew Up Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Infantry Weapons

    Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-R Surface to Air Missile

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Europe

    Ukraine drone boats attacked Russian warship in the Black Sea, says Moscow

  • Land Platform

    The VT4 MBT: A part Leopard, part Abrams main battle tank

  • Americas

    Biden Administration decided to lift the ban on American military contractors deploying in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Poland purchases Sniper targeting pod and advanced data link for FA-50PL fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Falcon 8X To Rival Gulfstream G7500 And G700

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US and Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Survived An Assassination Attempt, Reports NY Times

  • Europe

    Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Mobilized South Korean Government and Industries to Support Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

  • Air Platform

    China to expedite delivery of Wing Loong drones to Pakistan

  • Europe

    Polish Huta Stalowa Wola Awarded Contract To Deliver Krab Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan signs $171 million contract to deliver communications systems to undisclosed customer.

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Deadliest Female Sniper ‘Joan of Arc’ Has Strong Lady Balls Than Putin’s Mangina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal hands over 16th Guardian-Class patrol boat to Australian DoD

  • Americas

    Canada’s new Senator MRAP armored vehicle passes blast testing

  • Europe

    Russia Losing 40-50 Tanks Per Week, 45% Spikes Since Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Build “SEAL Capability” Under Royal Australian Navy’s Command?

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