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

October 25, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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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  • CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

    June 27, 2021 0
    TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (GDC) — The 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of partner nations commenced with CARAT Sri Lanka, June 24. Iranian Navy [...]
  • Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

    August 21, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s Army has introduced the FATAH-IV, a new ground-launched subsonic cruise missile with enhanced range and precision, according to the Clash Report. The FATAH-IV has a stated range of 750 kilometers, a reported accuracy of [...]
  • CIVMEC starts construction on new submarine rescue facility for RAN

    June 4, 2020 0
    Work is underway on a new submarine rescue facility in Western Australia that will help vessels stranded in emergency situations. The $12.5 million project in Henderson, south of Perth, will replace the Australian Defence Force’s [...]
  • Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

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  • Britain Needs Cheap, Quickly Delivered Type 31 Frigates to Rebuild Its Navy.

    April 26, 2026 0
    In the 150m-long Venturer build hall at Rosyth Dockyard on the River Forth near Edinburgh, a Royal Navy ship is taking shape. This is HMS Formidable, a frigate intended for general missions such as escorting merchant [...]
  • The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

    January 11, 2022 0
    The Philippine Air Force has received the first two out of six T129B Attack Helicopters made by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 millionDateMay 31, 2021U.S. Approves Sale Of [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    New Footage Shows American-made Bradley IFV Destroying Russia’s MT-LB Armored Fighting Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • Europe

    Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Lithuania blocks rail transit to Russian exclave Kaliningrad

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Received Tenth P-8I Neptune Marine Patrol Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rostec Admits It was Forced To Replace Faulty Components of Chinese S-400

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Test-fires PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Near Indian Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

  • 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.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Saab showcases Gripen E and Globaleye AEW&C in Kauhava airshow Finland

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a MoU covering a joint production of the Gökbey multirole helicopter.

  • Land Platform

    M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank Is More Lethal Than It’s Predecessors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched the biggest drone attacks on Crimea and Shaykovka air base

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fired ground-launched small diameter bombs for the first time

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Unveils Gaza UAV

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Received Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Denmark.

  • Middle East

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

  • South Asia

    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Purged Bangladesh Military, Turned Bangladesh Into India’s Client State

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

  • Europe

    Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Circumventing Western Sanctions For the Russian Federation

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract To Supply RBS 70 NG SAM To Argentina

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI Showcases Drones in South Korea

  • Africa

    Morocco to buy Turkish Ejder Yalçın armored vehicle

  • Americas

    Keel Laid for Brazillian Navy’s Macaé-class Patrol Ship Miramar

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Americas

    General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

  • Cyber

    Royal Navy Chief Warns Russia Could Cut Underwater Cables Off To Disrupt Global Communication

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers compared Leopard 2 tanks to Mercedes and Russian T-90M tanks to GWM

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Air Platform

    Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Nebo-M radar of Armenia using TB2 drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Missile Will Be Operational In 2023

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

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