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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
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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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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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  • Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

    July 16, 2024 0
    Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has suggested that it could acquire South Korean arms and equipment such as the Hanwha Aerospace K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) for the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), according to [...]
  • Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

    October 13, 2021 0
    Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday night that Jerusalem wants to advance a controversial deal signed by the previous Israeli government to purchase submarines from Germany, according to several [...]
  • Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

    August 23, 2023 0
    Greece will take part in the training of Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter [...]
  • Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

    March 15, 2021 0
    Turkey’s BMC has reached an agreement with South Korea for the provision of engines for Altay tanks built by the former. Turkey integrates South Korean engine with MBT AltayDateJune 1, 2022South Korean Companies to Supply [...]
  • F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

    December 1, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin plans to commoditize its F-16 Viper fighter jet line by offering jets in a single standardized configuration, based on the latest Block 70/72 variant, with a standardized cost model for all Foreign Military Sale (FMS) customers, reports [...]
  • Ukrainian special forces destroy modernized Russian Tor-M2 SAM system

    November 22, 2022 0
    The elite Ukrainian troops claim to have struck Russian Tor-M2 (SA-15 Gauntlet) short-range surface-to-air missile system in the eastern Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

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

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out A Column Of Russian ‘V’ Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s erratic behaviour could lead to an accidental war with the U.S.

  • Africa

    South African company Milkor Unveils Vanguard Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)

  • Air Platform

    Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

  • Americas

    US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Enters EMD Phase

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Security Systems Contract For Sydney Opera House

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers next-gen KF-51 Panther main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • Americas

    Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s new Plustan-SN armored vehicles

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp to Build Six Type 212 CD Submarines For Germany And Norway

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones strike Russian ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged Top Nuclear Scientists, Radar and Missile Designer Amid Chinese-made System Failures in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • South Asia

    Indian-made military hardware falling apart in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Bolivia, Armenia and the Philippines

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

  • South Asia

    Lockheed Martin to begin supplying F-16 wings from Hyderabad plant in 2020

  • Europe

    Swedish Military Procures THeMIS Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    United States and Japan unveiled plans to strengthen security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China.

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman AGM-88G Long-Range Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)

  • Naval Platforms

    Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy Purchases Royal Navy’s Decommissioned HMS Enterprise Survey Vessel.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian Air Force’s MiG-31K Interceptor Jet Lost Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile During Failed Launches

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Aselsan Unveils Shipboard Göksur Point Defense system

  • Europe

    Hungary Plans To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-artillery Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel.

  • Europe

    Polish Navy’s AW101 Helo Fly For The First Time

  • Africa

    Tunisia ordered Turkish Anka-S Drone

  • Middle East

    USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

  • Middle East

    In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia used the 1960s P-35 missile for the first time in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russia’s Black Sea Fleet commander killed in Crimea missile strike

  • Air Platform

    Brazil plans to double fighter jets fleet by procuring cutting-edge F-39E Gripen jets

  • Middle East

    Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile Defense

  • Air Platform

    China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

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