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  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Swedish Gripen fighter jet intercepts a Russian Kilo-class submarine. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping. Middle East
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Air-Launched Weapons

Rafael Extends SPICE 250 Munition’s Range With New Turbojet Engine

February 6, 2021 GDC 0

At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine. The new variant dubbed SPICE […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian army has set its eyes on acquiring hand-launched, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle Raven from US and state-of-the-art Israeli Spike Firefly “loitering” ammunition to add lethality to its ground infantry apart from long-range […]

  • Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

    June 28, 2020 0
    A single-seat, fourth generation multirole fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20 is manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) of China. Potential customers of the J-20 are Pakistan, the Middle East, Latin America, South-East Asia and [...]
  • Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

    September 20, 2021 0
    Babcock International has signed an Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate design licence agreement with state-owned enterprise PT PAL Indonesia. The contract was secured through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia. The signing took place [...]
  • Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

    May 21, 2020 0
    Plagued by technological challenges and financial constraint, the Su-57 fighter’s name had a simple logic behind it and Su-57 was an easy choice. Russian Aerospace Force placed order of 76 jets,–could be receiving the first [...]
  • Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

    March 6, 2024 0
    In an important announcement made by the German Ministry of Defense on February 17, 2024, Germany has committed to bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities by delivering an additional 18 RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers. This [...]
  • Poland discloses details of Bayraktar TB2 deals

    July 20, 2021 0
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  • Turkish Navy to launch first Istanbul-class (MILGEM project) frigate this year

    May 26, 2020 0
    The first Istanbul-class frigate of MILGEM project, a Turkish national warship project, will be launched in 2020 learned GDC citing Turlish online media Daily Sabah. Managed by the Turkish Navy, the project aims at developing [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Container Launched YJ-12E Supersonic Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D With New AESA Radar And Software

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Air Platform

    Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed the Indian Air Force lost nine aircraft during the Kashmir skirmish

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

  • Europe

    Turkey Could Get Militarily Involved In Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Disputes?

  • Africa

    Turkiye Delivers T129 Attack Helicopters to Somalian Army

  • Middle East

    Zoroastrianism, Iran, and Jewish Israeli Friendship:  Brave Iranians Started Showcasing Israeli Flags Inside Iran to Support Israeli Action in Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Daegu-class multi-role frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot air defence systems to Denmark.

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class Submarine

  • Europe

    Why Is Russia Losing So Many Tanks In Ukraine?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • Europe

    Russian military confirms damage to its warship in missile strike

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles destroyed the Belbek airbase in the occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troops

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman Could Face Western Sanctions And International Criminal Court For Deploying UN-marked Vehicles To Shoot Protesters

  • Europe

    Switzerland wants to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War Promoted Rapid Growth Of Israeli Weapons Export To Europe And Asia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Starts Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Air Force Hunts for New Fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Turkiye to sale tanks, missiles and warships to Saudi Arabia worth $6 billion

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Receives First Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI signed drone tech transfer deal with Indian HAL

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

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