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HSwMS Södermanland submarine undergone lifetime extension

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

Swedish Submarine Södermanland Re-Launched Following Lifetime ExtensionSwedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has been re-launched following a lifetime extension ordered in 2022. Submarine HSwMS Södermanland together with three of the newer Gotland-class make up Sweden’s small but […]

Air Platform

Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

November 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Brazil Purchases Additional Gripen E, Sweden Purchases Brazilian KC-390 Transport Aircraft In Bilateral Deals

November 14, 2024 GDC 0

Brazil is likely to purchase nine additional Saab JAS 39 E/F Gripens, according to a 9 November statement by the Swedish Ministry of Defence (MoD), adding to its 2014 order for 36 of the multirole […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Wants Gripen Fighter Jets For Air Superiority Role

November 5, 2024 GDC 0

Experts say Ukraine needs its F-16s, but it should get Gripen jets to help fight Russia’s Su-57 in the long term. One air warfare expert said Sweden’s Gripens “were designed for this fight much better” […]

Air Platform

Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for Hungary

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft for Hungary. This order follows an amendment to the contract between […]

Europe

Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

October 11, 2024 GDC 0

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The order value is approximately SEK 400 million (~$37.7 million). The contract period begins in 2024 and deliveries will […]

Europe

Marshall Awarded Contract To Produce Command and Control Systems Shelter For Sweden

October 11, 2024 GDC 0

Marshall has been awarded a seven-year, $127 million contract for the development of Sweden’s command and control shelter suites. The UK company will deliver up to 500 shelters over the next four years, with the […]

C4iSR

Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Third GlobalEye For Swedish Air Force

October 5, 2024 GDC 0

Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to Sweden. The order value is approximately SEK 2.6 billion […]

Europe

Finish Company Patria Awarded Contract To Produce Nemo Navy Mortar Boat

October 5, 2024 GDC 0

Patria announced that the Royal Swedish Navy would strengthen its capabilities with eight new mortar vessels equipped with Patria NEMO Navy. The Patria NEMO Navy mortar system ordered by Sweden is an important international reference […]

Europe

Swedish Military Procures THeMIS Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Trials

October 1, 2024 GDC 0

Sweden has purchased a Milrem Robotics THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for trials. A trio of Swedish services will run tests on THeMIS Cargo: the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Swedish Defence Research Agency, and […]

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  • Turkish T929 Atak II Helicopter Started Flight Trials Using Ukrainian Engine

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  • Hidden Truth: Rape, Violence and Brutality in the Chittagong Hill Tracts by Bangladesh Military

    February 29, 2020 0
    Bangladesh is home to more than 54 indigenous peoples speaking more than 35 languages. Bangladesh has not adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the economic and political rights of the [...]
  • A major fire ripped through the Sukhoi Design Bureau office in Moscow

    June 14, 2024 0
    A fire broke out at the Sukhoi Design Bureau in Moscow, a leading Russian aircraft development company known for designing and manufacturing military jets with the Su prefix. Rostec Will Unite Sukhoi and Mikoyan Design [...]
  • France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

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  • NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

    November 30, 2022 0
    NATO has doubled down on its commitment to one day include Ukraine, a pledge that some officials and analysts believe helped prompt Russia’s invasion this year. NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To UkraineDateJanuary [...]
  • European nations orders Patriot missiles worth $5.5 billion

    January 6, 2024 0
    A coalition of European states have jointly ordered up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles amid a renewed wave of Russian airstrikes against major Ukrainian cities. Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Air Platform

    Russia Proposes To Upgrade Indian Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Unveils Chaiseri Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    From China with Love: Beijing Deploys PLA Spy Waitresses to Observe President Trump and the U.S. Delegates in China.

  • C4iSR

    Japan will deploy space-based sensors to counter China.

  • Air Platform

    India Finally Decommissions Soviet-era MiG-21 Fighter Jet Nickname “the Flying Coffin”

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • South Asia

    China To Boost Military Cooperation With Bangladesh And Pakistan

  • Europe

    Russia uses Iranian-made anti-tank Dehlavieh missiles to strike Ukrainian targets

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Begin Construction Of Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy deploys Reis class submarine TCG Piri Reis in Bosphorus Strait

  • Europe

    Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to equip Stryker armored vehicles with 50kw laser weapons

  • Europe

    French Army’s Griffon Armored Vehicle Tested Aboard Mistral LHD

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX Procurement

  • Europe

    U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

  • Americas

    Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Untrained Pilots Caught in Camera Performing Unsafe Flying Stunts Again

  • Europe

    Russia Retreats High-value Frigates And Warships From Crimea, Amid Intensified Drone Strikes

  • Africa

    U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

  • Europe

    Deadly Killing Machine Leopard 2 Tanks Heading Towards Ukraine To Join The Fight Against Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • Air Platform

    Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

  • Cruise Missiles

    Turkey Unveils 1000km-range Gezgin Cruise Missile.

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    UAE’s Air Defense System Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missiles and Drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Supply AESA Radar for Canadian CF-18 Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • South Asia

    Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

  • C4iSR

    Thales Unveils Ground Observer 20 Radar that Detects Micro-UAV and Small Ground Targets

  • Air Platform

    France wants 80 percent workshare for Franco-German FCAS fighter jet

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