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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 […]

  • UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

    March 5, 2023 0
    The devastating attack on an apartment building in Dnipro, leaving 35 people dead, marks yet another set of brutal civilian casualties in Ukraine as Russia continues its campaign of airstrikes. Qatar Receives A Batch of [...]
  • Russian Navy: Underestimating the consequences of corruption and incompetence are the reasons for its underperformance

    June 28, 2024 0
    The Russian Navy is currently engaged in a series of strategic activities, with a recent training duel in the Baltic Sea between the diesel-electric submarines Novorossiysk and Dmitrov standing out. The crew of the Novorossiysk [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits second time on upper floor of the same skyscraper it hit last week

    August 1, 2023 0
    A Moscow skyscraper hit by a drone attack last week has seen a second drone smash into an upper floor, according to Russian authorities. Pantsir Failed Again: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Moscow Building Four Kilometers [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

    April 5, 2024 0
    Finland’s government said Thursday that the land border crossings with Russia will remain closed indefinitely. Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from RussiaDateJanuary 7, 2022Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against [...]
  • China Test-fires PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Near Indian Border

    July 28, 2022 0
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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. […]

  • Defense Industry

    Australian air force’s plan to buy $9 billion turboprop transport aircraft is simply a crazy idea

  • Europe

    Russian Wagner mercenary shot down two Russian helicopters and IL-22 plane during mutiny

  • Americas

    US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

  • Air Platform

    The assassin in the sky: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1B Predator and MQ-1C Gray Eagle MALE UAV

  • Africa

    Egypt signed agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin considers Russian service members to be expendables, with 279,000 dead in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Selects Northrop Grumman to Develop a New Advanced Stand-in Attack Weapon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China Delivered Norinco Silent Hunter Laser Weapon System To Russia

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Completes Design Phase of Preveze Submarine Modernization Project

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Europe

    Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And HISAR-O+ Missiles

  • Europe

    Romania cancelled Gowind-class corvettes project with Naval Group

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces struck HIMARS at mining plant in Russian-controlled Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    American-made VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out Russia’s Shahid kamikaze drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Italy and Belgium Send 155mm Tracked Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey Unveils Aipar Unmanned Ground Vehicle(UGV)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI launches ‘Mogami’ first-in-class 30FFM Frigate for the JMSDF

  • Europe

    U.S. Official Confirms M1 Abrams Tanks To Be Delivered To Ukraine In April

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and British MP Tulip Siddiq

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Commits €100 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Requirement

  • Air Platform

    Ireland Plans to Purchase 14 Fighter Jets Worth $3 Billion

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • Europe

    Sweden places major artillery ammunitions orders

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL develop jamming system to protect naval ships

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

  • Americas

    Damen To Build Sigma Class Frigates For Colombia

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Developed New YAKAMOS Hull Mounted Sonar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korean F-15K Test Fires Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

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