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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 […]

South Asia

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

May 28, 2018 GDC 0

The Indian Navy invited requests for proposals (RfPs) for an Rs 95,000-crore ($9 billion) tender to purchase 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) fighter aircraft. Key Points Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading IN’s Carrier […]

  • First Brazilian Gripen E arrives in Brazil

    September 22, 2020 0
    The first Saab Gripen E for Brazil arrived in-country on 20 September, having been shipped from Norrköping in Sweden. Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air ForceDateNovember 1, 2021Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic [...]
  • Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

    February 28, 2026 1
    For years, military theorists and political scientists have argued that airpower is overrated and, in some ways, outmoded. Some point to the proliferation of small, cheap unmanned drones as evidence that traditional air superiority—the ability [...]
  • Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

    January 27, 2021 0
    The ability to successfully locate and then destroy enemy mines at sea is an important role and requirement of all modern navies. To enable it to achieve its mine countermeasures functions the Royal Australian Navy [...]
  • Russian Investigators Released The Cause Of Su-35 Accidents

    August 16, 2021 0
    Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi finalized a report about the crash of Su-35s, Russian newspaper Top War reported citing Russian Defense ministry sources. The initial statements confirmed that the Su-35s suffered a technical malfunction in the [...]
  • Heckler and Koch M320 Granade Launcher

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  • Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India.

    April 1, 2026 0
    Pakistan is playing both sides of the coin, supporting the U.S. since Field Marshal Asim Munir began a friendship with President Trump, signed a mutual security agreement with Saudi Arabia, an arch-rival of Iran in [...]
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

    A new fleet of Ukrainian ‘Sea Baby’ drones ready to hunt for the Russian navy

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Air Platform

    Austria purchases 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Land Platform

    Turkey Sold Minesweepers to Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Finland Orders New Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel hits Hezbollah’s 400 medium-range rocket launchers, 70 arms depots and 80 drones and cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine modernized 800 pieces of captured tanks, artillery and armored vehicles, and turn them against Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Compare Kherson Retreat As The Worse Military Defeat In History

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump’s Christmas Gift to Taiwan, Which No Other American President Gave, by Sending the Chinese Dragon Back to the Cave After the Iran Bombing.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army To Finally Inducts ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Kamikaze Drone

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 AW169M Helicopters to Austria

  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Department Bans Chinese Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish REDET-II Electronic Warfare System

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems to deliver two maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has obligation to sign security pact and civil nuclear agreement with the US, Germany, France, Australia and the UK to guard democracy in Bangladesh, get Bangladesh’s military out of Indian RAW’s shadow

  • Europe

    Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons

  • Middle East

    20 Bayraktar TB2 Drone Swarms Destroyed Pantsir-S1 SAM In Syria

  • Africa

    Morocco Signs Major Arms Deal With Israeli Elbit Systems

  • Europe

    Putin Struggling To Contain In-fighting Among His Generals And Advisors

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer Undergoes BMD Upgrades

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Air Platform

    Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia To Invest $3.4 Billion In Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) Projects

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • Americas

    Mitch McConnell endorsed President Biden’s $106 billion aid proposal to Israel and Ukraine

  • Naval Weapons

    Leonardo’s 127mm 127/64 LW – Vulcano

  • South Asia

    45,000 Rohingya refugees enter Bangladesh as Myanmar army burns and behead Rohingya

  • Naval Platforms

    Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Counter Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Third T-7A Aft Section To Test Program

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Wants To Export Lethal Weapons, What Can You Buy From Japan?

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Training Ukrainian Special Forces on Complex Amphibious Operations

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