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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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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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Air Platform

Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

November 5, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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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  • MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

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  • Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik Drone

    November 10, 2024 0
    Ukraine said on Friday that it found Western-made parts inside the wreckage of a new heavy Russian combat drone that crashed last month. Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat droneDateOctober 8, 2024Downing [...]
  • Australian And American Super Hornets To Receive Next-gen Airborne Jammer

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  • Australia Day: Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Australian Army’s Aviation Command Received Conspicuous Service Medal

    January 26, 2024 0
    Approval of the UH-60M Black Hawk acquisition for Army, a process typically spanning three to four years, was completed in less than 12 months, resulting in a Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (RAEME) aviation [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

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    The sale of two UK-surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Bangladesh has been confirmed by a support contract announced by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group on 10 May. Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Russians Stole Goods From Supermarkets Before Leaving Kherson

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer completes taxi tests before maiden flight

  • Europe

    A major fire ripped through the Sukhoi Design Bureau office in Moscow

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall demonstrates Boxer Skyrangers SHORAD capability to Bundeswehr

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ST Engineering launched Singapore Navy’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel.

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives cutting-edge vehicle-mounted air traffic control (ATC) systems

  • Europe

    Spectacular explosion: Ukraine continues to hit Russian oil refinery and fuel depots

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in Rostov

  • South Asia

    Pakistan exports rare earth minerals to the U.S. setting up a new chapter of economic and strategic cooperation with the U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Firm Purchases German Factory from Volkswagen to Build Iron Dome Parts.

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

  • Middle East

    Shocking Drone Footage Shows Hamas Terrorists Beating Palestinians and Stealing Food Aid

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian fighter pilot says that he would sell his soul for only the Swedish-made Gripen.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush Hamas terrorists like ISIS

  • Europe

    Ukraine about to flood the market with homegrown land, air and sea based drones.

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Defense Exports Surged in FY2018-19

  • Cruise Missiles

    US State Department Approves $2.19 Billion Tomahawk Cruise Missile Sale to Netherlands

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Violations By Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency ISI

  • C4iSR

    How Did Israel’s Precision-guided Missiles Overcome Russian GPS Jamming Technique?

  • Air Platform

    India and France are at each other’s throats over the Rafale downing by Pakistan

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

  • Americas

    US Air Force Purchases E-11A Battlefield Communications Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Europe

    Pro-war Russian blogger Andrey Morozov who exposed Putin’s losses in Avdiivka mysteriously died

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s New Type 32 Frigate To Serve As USV Mothership

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Alliance Progressed On Nuclear-powered Submarines For Australia

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • C4iSR

    Egypt purchases Hensoldt TRML-4D AESA Surveillance Radar.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Received Israeli-made Sabrah Light Tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-101 cruise missile crashes mid-air due to propulsion malfunction

  • Middle East

    Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan lays keels of two FAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatar

  • C4iSR

    DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile.

  • Europe

    Cyprus National Guard Received Serbian-made Tamnava MLRS.

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s Kasta-2E2 Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

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