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U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

February 2, 2021 GDC 0

The Pentagon is on the hunt for modern Russian weapons. According to media reports, the US Army captured the Russian Pantsir-S1E air defense system from Libya. According to media reports, the US military did not want to […]

Air Platform

Boeing Delivers MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters to US Special Forces

December 5, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing is delivering new technologies and performance improvements to U.S. Special Operations Command with the Block II Chinook helicopter. Boeing’s Philadelphia team recently delivered the first MH-47G Block II Chinook to SOCOM on time. “This delivery marks […]

Air Platform

Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

August 30, 2020 GDC 0

PHILADELPHIA (GDC) —Boeing recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). Boeing […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

August 8, 2020 GDC 0

Australia has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a requirement to obtain a fleet of light helicopters for use by the country’s special forces. Proposals for Canberra’s LAND 2097 Phase 4 requirement will be […]

Middle East

The Elite And The Best: Israeli Special Forces Units

August 5, 2020 GDC 0

Israel has been in intense combat since the day of its foundation. The need to survive, outrun and outgun their enemies has created some of the most elite and well-respected units in the world. Israel […]

Middle East

Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

July 20, 2020 GDC 0

JERUSALEM (GDC) — Israel has been in intense combat since the day of its foundation. The need to survive, outrun and outgun their enemies has created some of the most elite and well respected units […]

Air Platform

Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

June 16, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing announced in a statement that V-22 team recently delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The first production V-22 was delivered on May 24, 1999, and today deliveries occur […]

Americas

Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

March 7, 2020 GDC 0

NATO’s Dynamic Manta exercise kicked off in the Mediterranean in February. One of the photographs released, of an Italian submarine, shows something particularly interesting. It is not obvious to the untrained eye, but on its […]

Americas

US Military Selected Barrett Multi-caliber MRAD Sniper Rifle to Replace M2010 and M107 sniper rifles

March 1, 2020 GDC 0

The US military’s newest sniper rifle of choice appears to be the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) bolt-action rifle, a weapon in which the Army, Marines, and special operators have all expressed interest, citing budget […]

Air Platform

Australia’s Special Air Service (SAS) is on the hunt for a new helicopter

December 10, 2019 GDC 0

Australia’s Special Operations Forces are among the hardest worked troops in the defence force. From the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq, they’ve spent the past two decades quietly doing their immensely difficult […]

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  • Why did China buy Russian Mi-171sh helicopter when it has Z-10?

    September 26, 2020 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could receive the new Russian helicopter gunships, Mi-171Sh. A CGTV program, China displayed visuals of a Russian helicopter factory with Mi-171Sh helicopters that were painted with PLA colour scheme [...]
  • Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

    June 20, 2020 0
    MOSCOW (GDC) – Russian-made Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems [ZRPKs], which are used in Libya and Syria, are useless against Turkish operational-tactical unmanned aerial systems Bayraktar TB2, reported Russian Zvezda newspaper. The Zvezda writes that the modification [...]
  • The Thief

    Bangladesh Military (Thief): A history of coup, corruption, rape and torture

    March 13, 2020 0
    Since its independence from Pakistan in 1971 with the help of its archenemy India, Bangladesh has faced several military interventions. Hasina’s father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was the founder of both the Awami League, officially [...]
  • Leonardo’s 127mm 127/64 LW – Vulcano

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  • US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

    May 5, 2020 0
    The U.S. on Monday (April 27) announced new restrictions on exports to China to prevent American technology from being used for military purposes. Tighter export regulations aimed to prevent China from adapting American technology for [...]
  • Future Combat Air System (FCAS): Franco-German-Spanish sixth-generation fighter jet project

    April 8, 2020 0
    German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and French Defense Minister Florence Parly announced plans to produce a new joint fighter jet dubbed as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany and France signed a [...]
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    Why Russia Didn’t Help CSTO Member Armenia In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict?

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    The KUS-FS UAV to be deployed for RoKA Ground Operations Command

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    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • Americas

    The RCAF comes full circle turn: Lockheed Martin F-35 firming as favorite for Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP)

  • South Asia

    An Afghan Hero Pilot Who Killed More Taliban Than Any Other Pilots Now Under US Protection

  • Air Platform

    China to unveil new twin seater J-20 fighters

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

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    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • Middle East

    Beyond Antipathy Towards Iran, logic Behind Arab-Israeli Peace Deal

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Air Platform

    Where Is Indian Tejas MKII And AMCA In The Global Fighter Jets Competition?

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s Surface Warships That Protect Its Sovereign Waters

  • Middle East

    The Elite And The Best: Israeli Special Forces Units

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia abandons Su-35 purchase plan, seeks greater military cooperation with France to procure Rafale Jet, Scorpene-class submarine and Gowind-class Corvette

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest $1 billion to recruit more reservists

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver 100 Otokar Cobra II APC to Uganda

  • South Asia

    IAF MiG-29 fighter plane crashes in Punjab, pilot ejects safely

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won $200 million contract to supply ATMOS howitzers

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed another S-300 battery using Israeli-made LORA Tactical Missile

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Reaffirmed Support to Indonesia Against Chinese Agression

  • C4iSR

    Gripen E, EA-18 Growler And F-35: Why Are They Premium SEAD Platform?

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Europe

    Greece Awarded Contract to Sikorsky to Produce MH-60R ASW Helicopters

  • Americas

    Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to Bahrain

  • Americas

    No Such Terms as “CAATSA Waiver For India” Under CAATSA Law

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    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • Infantry Weapons

    Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-R Surface to Air Missile

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • Middle East

    The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Scrambled Fighters To Intercept Chinese H-6 Bombers

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded $1.4 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

  • Infantry Weapons

    The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

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