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Air Platform

Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D With New AESA Radar And Software

October 25, 2023 GDC 0

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Sweden Considers Sending Gripen ‘Sukhoi Killer’ Fighter Jets To Ukraine

September 14, 2023 GDC 0

Sweden is considering sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a new report.Lawmakers in Stockholm plan to ask the military to look into the possibility of a transfer of Gripen fighter jets Officials in […]

Europe

Su-35 doomed: Sweden considers training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets

May 26, 2023 GDC 0

Sweden’s defense minister says the Nordic country is considering whether to let Ukrainian pilots test its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. So far, Sweden has ruled out sending any Gripen fighters to Ukraine, saying it […]

Air Platform

Why Gripen is the Best 4.5 Gen Fighter Jet?

November 24, 2021 GDC 0

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Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

November 5, 2021 GDC 0

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USAF’s Red Flag 21-1 Exercise Involves Air Combat, Space, Cyberspace Elements

March 31, 2021 GDC 0

The “Red Flag 21-2” combat scenario training exercise brought aircraft from seven NATO nations and detachments from across the U.S. Air Force together, the branch said. Over 100 aircraft were involved in the weeklong event […]

Air Platform

Revolutionary: Saab Manufactures 3D Printed Parts For Gripen Fighter Jet

March 31, 2021 GDC 0

Saab has trialled battle damage repair of its Gripen combat aircraft using 3D-printed parts, the Swedish manufacturer announced on 30 March. The 3D printed spare parts is revolutionary technique to solve maintenance problems and fast […]

Europe

Saab Gripen Is The Cost-effective Fire Power, Says Croatia

February 18, 2021 GDC 0

December the 7th, 2020 – The saga surrounding Croatia’s purchase of fighter jets still isn’t over yet. Despite the numerous options on the table from numerous countries, the Swedish offer is looking tempting indeed. As Poslovni […]

Europe

Saab Offered 12 Gripen C/D With MRO Facility To Croatia

February 15, 2021 GDC 0

Sweden submitted its proposal of 12 new Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to Croatia. Representatives of the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Embassy in Croatia submitted the government-to-government proposal of 12 new Gripen […]

Air Platform

Gripen E/F To Be A Smart Phone Like Fighters With Regular Software Upgrades: Saab

January 16, 2021 GDC 0

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  • U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

    May 26, 2026 0
    The U.S. military carried ​out strikes on ‌Monday in southern Iran against targets including ​boats attempting ​to lay mines and ⁠missile launch sites, ​in what it ​described as defensive actions. The US military has launched [...]
  • Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

    August 12, 2023 0
    Israel has signed a 1.44-billion new Israeli shekel ($400 million) deal with Greece to provide Spike anti-tank systems. Hellenic Army Purchases Rafael Spike NLOS MissilesDateAugust 15, 2023Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range [...]
  • Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Use Of JDAM In Battlefield

    April 7, 2023 0
    A Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that American-supplied precision-guided bombs have been used on battlefields in Ukraine. Ukraine just got JDAM-ER smart bombs that could change everythingDateMarch 15, 2023Ukraine to receive AGM-158 JASSM, AGM-154 JSOW, [...]
  • Australian Navy accepts 2nd Supply-class Replenishment ship

    September 13, 2021 0
    The acceptance of NUSHIP Stalwart on August 30 follows two months’ of fit-out activities carried out at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Before its formal acceptance, NUSHIP Stalwart completed its final sea trials. Verifications and [...]
  • America and Britain Could Disrupt Development of Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate Fighter

    August 25, 2021 0
    According to British aviation experts, the United States and Great Britain may derail the development of a promising next-generation Su-75 Russian fighter, Checkmate. The United Kingdom and Great Britain could pressure Germany and Italy to [...]
  • Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

    September 23, 2021 0
    In 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau climbed into a boxing ring in Ottawa for what was ostensibly a televised charity match, but was really a fight for his political future.  Critics had taken to [...]
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. […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

  • Americas

    Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

  • Europe

    Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Scorpene Evolved-class Submarine Enters Pre-production Stage.

  • Americas

    President Trump Deploys 10,000 Troops, Warships and Special Forces in Caribbean Islands.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Military Used DJI and Norinco Supplied Weapons in Ukraine War

  • Americas

    The mighty American military is useless without Australia’s Pine Gap, Tindal airbase and North West Cape space warfare centers

  • Defense Industry

    The U.S. State Department Approves 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

  • Europe

    Poland Opens Regional Abrams Main Battle Tank Maintenance Center

  • Europe

    Russian man blew up military freight train heading to Ukraine in another sabotage

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Middle East

    Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic Jihad Terrorist Group

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases Four Meko A200 Warships from Thyssenkrupp

  • Europe

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Global LNG Export Markets By 15 Percent

  • Air Platform

    Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    France unveils €413 billion military budget spread over next 7 years, amid Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy’s Warship IRIS Sahand Capsized Twice And Sinks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile.

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Middle East

    Hamas’s attack was Israeli and American colossal intelligence failure on multiple fronts

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Department of War confirms the UK will receive SSN AUKUS in the 2030s, and Australia will receive SSN AUKUS in the 2040s.

  • Air Platform

    US Navy’s MQ-25 refuelling drone just got one step closer to war-ready

  • Cruise Missiles

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Middle East

    Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

  • Europe

    North Korea Sends More Ammo and Artillery To Russia

  • South Asia

    India, Russia suspend trade in rupees, India’s defense import from Russia takes a nosedive

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer and LCA

  • Middle East

    Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB Used Aselsan Electro Optical Pod For The First Time

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Aselsan Unveils Shipboard Göksur Point Defense system

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN tests camcopter drone onboard HMAS Ballarat

  • Middle East

    UAE,Israeli, Bahrain Peace Deal Matters For Middle East

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Plans To Retain Gripen C/D Beyond 2030

  • Europe

    Russia experiences widespread fuel shortages due to Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure.

  • Americas

    Shield AI brings its X-BAT VTOL autonomous fighter jet to Eurosatory.

  • Europe

    Putin tastes his own medicine as Ukraine’s SBU destroyed 40 of Putin’s prized Tu-22M, Tu-95 and A-50 Beriev AWACS

  • C4iSR

    RAF set to acquire five E-7 Wedgetails to replace E-3 Sentry

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Su-25 aircraft, Kh-55 and Kh-59 missiles factory in fires

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII Sign MOU on AUKUS Submarine Delivery

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems built new section for Royal Navy’s Dreadnought Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia’s failure in Bakhmut is inevitable regardless of Wagner mercenary’s efforts

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