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  • [ April 16, 2026 ] Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. ‘Corrosive complacency’ towards British national security, Lord Robertson says. Europe
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran. Infantry Weapons
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower. Europe
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.   Middle East
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Defense Industry

Thales To Hire 12,000 Staff Amid Backlog Of Multi-billion Work Orders

February 28, 2023 GDC 0

French defense and technology group Thales (TCFP.PA) plans to hire 12,000 new staff this year as there is strong demand across its product range, CEO Patrice Caine said in an interview with French weekly Le Journal du […]

Air Platform

24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

November 12, 2022 GDC 0

Brig. Gen. Oleksiy Gromov, deputy chief of the Ukrainian General Staff, had some hot gossip to spill about the Russian aviation industry in a briefing to the Ukrainian Media Center on August 11. Reporting that Russia was […]

Air-Launched Weapons

How America and NATO Will Kill S-400 and S-500 Surface-to-air Missiles?

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

The S-400 Triumf and S-500 Prometey systems can fire several interceptor missiles capable of intercepting low altitude to high altitude missiles, aircraft, ballistic missiles and UAVs. The S-400 supports four different missiles – the very […]

Defense Industry

Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

July 24, 2021 GDC 0

Egypt’s military has confirmed it ordered 30 Rafale jets from French defence firm Dassault Aviation to shore up “national security”. The order, which follows the 2015 purchase of 24 Rafale jets, will be financed through […]

Air Platform

Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

July 19, 2021 GDC 0

Egypt’s $4.5 billion order for 30 additional Rafale jets will improve data sharing across the Middle East powerhouse’s fleet. Middle East based Breaking Defense reported quoting Egyptian sources that this may not be the last […]

  • India is the second largest arms importer in the world: Report SIPRI

    March 13, 2020 0
    India was the second-largest arms importer in the world over the past five years, with its neighbour Pakistan ranking 11th. “As in previous years, in 2019 India and Pakistan—which are nuclear-armed states—attacked each other using [...]
  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

    February 23, 2020 0
    Russia recognized the possible loss of the only aircraft carrier reported Russian newspaper Avia.Pro. The only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov currently under repair may not return to service, contrary to official statements. This is [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

    August 20, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s defense ministry has shared new footage appearing to show a Ukrainian HIMARS strike on Russian artillery in the country’s annexed eastern Donetsk region. Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed five Russian MSTA-S howitzers in key counteroffensiveDateJune [...]
  • Ukraine Destroys Three S-400 Launchers and 96L6 Radar Using ATACMS Cluster Munitions In Donetsk

    May 25, 2024 0
    Ukraine seems to have intensified its campaign to destroy the S-400 long-range air defense system before the arrival of the F-16s, and clear the air for the fighters. Again using the US-made ATACMS (Army Tactical [...]
  • Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

    June 7, 2021 0
    AKSUNGUR started its first field mission by flying from Ankara TUSAŞ facilities to Adana Şakirpaşa Airport. TAI’s Aksungur completes 1,000 flight hoursDateAugust 13, 2021Aksungur ASW: Meet Turkish New Advanced Land and Naval Warfare DroneDateOctober 16, [...]
  • China’s J-20 fighter jet enters into mass production stage

    January 7, 2020 0
    A new and improved engine designed to make China’s J-20 stealth fighter a world-class combat jet should be ready for mass production by the end of the year, reports South China Morning Post. China currently [...]
Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

  • C4iSR

    IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • South Asia

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Greece Donates 40 BMP-1 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to develop German variant of HIMARS

  • Defense Industry

    Australia allocates $10 billion to purchase 20 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • Europe

    Russia Lacks Technology And Competency To Perform Multi-domain Operations In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Europe

    Why is Russia losing so many tanks and armored vehicles?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Middle East

    Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Cut Steel For Third Type 026 Frigates, HMS Belfast

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Europe

    Russia using artillery to compensate for lack of airpower, ground assault capabilities, and poor targeting abilities

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin To Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, Strengthening Position As Leading Provider Of Technologies

  • Europe

    KGB Putin lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers since Russia invaded Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan Bought Israeli Iron Dome Missile System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Unveils Most Powerful 2,000 Pound Non-nuclear Bomb

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark Orders SAMP/T NG Air Defense Missile Systems to Counter Ballistic Threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Now Claims Russian Vladivostok And Nepalese Mount Everest Of Theirs

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia To Purchase Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rockets System After Purchasing FA-50M From South Korea

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    How the Israeli Air Force once destroyed over 60 enemy jets and dozens of Soviet missile systems in battle without losing a single fighter

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • South Asia

    India Purchases 113 GE-404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked video shows that Xi Jinping has dismissed two senior generals after a physical altercation at the Plenary Session.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Becomes a Leading Customer for Israeli High-tech Weapon System.

  • Defense Industry

    Albania latest country to buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan to develop 1000km range stealth Cruise Missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief): A junkyard of Chinese navy but a business entity of Bangladesh military

  • Infantry Weapons

    Serbia Ordered HQ-22 (FK-3/KS-1C) SAM From China

  • Africa

    South Africa’s Paramount Offers Mbombe Armored Vehicle For Ukrainian Army

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

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