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Air Platform

Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

June 16, 2026 GDC 0

More than 50 years after its maiden flight, the Kfir fighter jet, developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries in response to the French arms embargo imposed on Israel, has reached another milestone, this time […]

Naval Platforms

Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

Indian government sources revealed that India took in the Iranian Navy’s landing ship IRIS Lavan at Kochi. Iran had requested India, days after IRIS Dena was sunk by the U.S. Navy, to urgently dock IRIS […]

Naval Platforms

Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

March 7, 2026 GDC 0

Sri Lanka’s President announced on March 5 that the island nation will take charge of Iran’s auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr (A 422) and its crew. At a media briefing, the President of Sri Lanka, Anura […]

South Asia

Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

August 21, 2025 GDC 0

Peace is an illusion because India is constantly at war in the shadows. Just as soldiers in uniform guard our borders, a different kind of highly trained and motivated soldiers crisscross the world in various […]

South Asia

Indian RAW involved in political meddling, wiretapping, and intercepting military communications in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, reported Washington Post

March 29, 2025 GDC 0

India’s external intelligence service is a feared foe in its neighborhood: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have all accused it of political meddling, wiretapping, and involvement with outlawed groups that have perpetrated acts of […]

Counter-drone System

Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

February 20, 2025 GDC 0

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South Asia

Proverty-stricken Sri Lankan Was Offered Construction Work In Russia, Forced To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

June 12, 2024 GDC 0

When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom […]

South Asia

Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

June 6, 2022 GDC 0

Amidst a diplomatic row between Russia and Sri Lanka over the detention of an Aeroflot aircraft here, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Moscow that the issue with the Russian flag carrier is not between […]

Air Platform

Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

March 3, 2022 GDC 0

Textron Aviation will deliver new commercial Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka. A contract valued nearly $11.5 million was awarded to the company for these aircraft. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kansas, […]

Uncategorized

China’s Djibouti naval base is big enough to fight a war

July 22, 2021 GDC 0

China’s first overseas military base has expanded and is now capable of supporting the country’s growing aircraft carrier force, a US combatant commander revealed Tuesday. “Their first overseas military base, their only one, is in […]

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  • Azerbaijani President Accused Iran of Drone Attacks on Azerbaijani Airport.

    March 6, 2026 0
    Concerns are mounting about conflict with Iran spreading outside the Middle East and developing into a protracted, widespread war following an apparent Iranian attack on Azerbaijan. Overnight, a drone attack from Tehran hit an airport [...]
  • Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate.

    April 28, 2026 0
    Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems. Fincantieri Launched The 2nd PPA ‘Francesco Morosini’ OPV For The Italian NavyDateMay 23, [...]
  • Russia unveils Shahed-136 kamikaze drone production line for the first time

    March 7, 2024 0
    Russia has publicly showcased its assembly line for Shahed type suicide drones, marking the first time such a production facility has been revealed. Images released showing the assembly stage of the drones’ gliders without their [...]
  • Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

    May 24, 2020 0
    Turkish soldiers and police special forces have made a permanent presence within Greek territory and have camped in the pocket of Apiary at Feres to enhance their presence learned GDC citing Greek newspapers Army Voice. [...]
  • France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

    January 30, 2022 0
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  • Australia Orders K-9 Howitzers, K-10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles Worth $720 Million

    December 14, 2021 0
    Australia has placed an order for 30 K-9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers and 15 K-10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles from South Korea under a contract valued $720 million. Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers First CV90 Support Vehicles For Norwegian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore, Australia conducts joint naval exercises

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Received $483 Million Contract To Produce Hellfire Air-to-ground Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 40 Kh-55, Kh-101 and 28 Kalibr Cruise Missiles Using NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Transfers Cyclone-class Patrol Ships to Philippine Navy

  • Europe

    Russia cancels Moscow airshow due to international sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Combat Exercise Cobra Gold Reaffirms Ties Between the US and Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PRC should take Gripen E as a template, says Senior Colonel Li Chunghua Hua of the PLAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marine Jet Power gets to work on Taiwan Navy’s Tuo Chiang-class corvettes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is building the fourth aircraft carrier for the PLA Navy

  • C4iSR

    Su-57’s AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force Received First Operational ANKA-3 Stealth Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar military airstrike kills 53 in Sagaing region

  • C4iSR

    Sanctions Buster: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide and Semiconductor to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP

  • Europe

    Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

  • Air Platform

    Argentina donates two Mi-17E helicopters to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

  • F-16 Indonesian Air Force
    Air Platform

    US Will Approves 36 F-16V Fighters For Indonesia, Says Lockheed Martin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    LRASM: A Long-range, precision-guided, anti-ship stand-off missile

  • Europe

    Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Global Arms Exports Rising Despite Global Coronavirus Pandemic

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Air Platform

    Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets

  • Europe

    A list of Russian equipment, manpower and infrastructure losses in the Ukraine War

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan SARP Advanced Remote Weapon Station

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Middle East

    Israel And United Arab Emirates Open Telephone Link After Historic Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine about to flood the market with homegrown land, air and sea based drones.

  • Air Platform

    CATIC Delivered 7 K-8W Training Aircraft to Bangladesh Air Guard

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Deploys First Domestic 250 Kg Glide Bomb for Precision Strikes on Russian Targets.

  • Africa

    Morocco Normalize Diplomatic Relations with Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine

  • Americas

    South Korea Proposes Advanced Cooperation in Space and Defense with Canada.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Buys Three MQ-9 Drones

  • Defense Industry

    Sweden Resumes Arms Exports To Turkey After NATO Application

  • Europe

    23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea to develop supersonic cruise missile for KF-X fighters

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Weigh-in 4.5 Gen Fighter Jets Between Eurofighter And Gripen

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Underwater Vessels For Singaporean Navy

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Europe

    Ukraine received more heavy rocket launchers from France

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