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Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. […]

  • Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

    August 1, 2020 0
    Swedish defense giant, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial [...]
  • Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

    January 13, 2022 0
    Israel signed agreements to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refuelling planes from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Friday, estimating the total price at around [...]
  • BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

    February 24, 2025 0
    US-based BWX Technologies (BWXT) has been awarded US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totalling approximately $2.1 billion to manufacture nuclear reactor components. BWXT Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Naval Nuclear ReactorDateMarch 1, 2022BWXT awarded $1.5 [...]
  • US Army Spent $5 billion in 2024 to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

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  • India to acquire six P-8I Poseidon MPA worth $1.8 billion

    July 27, 2020 0
    In a major move to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, India has started the process to acquire six more long-range Poseidon-8I (P-8I) aircraft from the United States at a cost of around [...]
  • Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

    April 7, 2026 0
    The Israeli Air Force struck IRGC Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171E helicopters at Fat’h Heliport in Karaj near Tehran using Delilah cruise missiles. The IDF released footage of the strikes, with analyst Babak Taghvaee confirming the targeted [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to acquire Vector satellite assets

  • Industry

    U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded $478 million contract to support US Navy’s strategic programs

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Produced Damning Evidence That PAF Used American AMRAAM to Down Three Rafales, One MiG-29 and One Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • Europe

    ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy Commission Second Yarmook-class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

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    Austal Awarded Contract to Build Six Cape-class Patrol Boats for Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Belarus Faces More EU Sanctions For Hosting Russia’s Nuclear Missile

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Middle East

    Iran abandons Houthis under relentless US bombardment

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded $297 Million Contract For German Eurofighter’s E-SCAN Radar

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E’s WAD Takes Situational Awareness to the Next Level

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli TSG Advanced System Acquires Two Companies to Develop Anti-drone System.

  • C4iSR

    Why Does Russia’s EW Lack behind Western EW?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

  • Defense Industry

    Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

  • Europe

    Russian Retreating From Northern Ukraine Exposed Russian Propaganda About Its Military Might

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Likely To Be Second Export Customer Of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    HIMARS Rocket’s Precision Strikes, A Nightmare For Russian Army

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Europe

    The UK to Send Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

  • Europe

    South Korea’s DAPA to Develop Naval L-SAM Program for KDDX Destroyer

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy received four Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Over Kherson, reports Ukrainian Air Force

  • Industry

    Australia ramping up defense production capability

  • Americas

    Hanwha and Indra Jointly Offer Armor Vehicle to the Chilean Army.

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed drones are beginning to fall apart midair as quality worsens.

  • Air Platform

    Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

  • Americas

    Why doesn’t the U.S. Army buy the Swedish CV90 after ditching the M10 Booker vehicle?

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Asks to Join British, Italian and Japanese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Project

  • Europe

    Royal Australian Navy Orders Rheinmetall MASS Decoy Launchers

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions with Iran, Turkey sends military equipment and troops to Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Shows Off Mass C-17 Air Mobility For European Missions, A Clear Signal Putin’s Regime

  • Europe

    Norway purchased six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

  • Defense Industry

    Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

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