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Americas

Gripen “Smart Fighter” For Canada Is A Viable Contender For FFCP: Saab

December 24, 2020 GDC 0

Saab Group is confident that its single-engine Gripen E remains a viable contender for Canada’s next-generation fighter aircraft fleet, even though there are currently no immediate plans for Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots to […]

Air Platform

The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

October 27, 2020 GDC 0

The Gripen E, named F-39E Gripen by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), was officially presented today October 23rd, during the celebrations of Aviators’ Day and the Brazilian Air Force Day, at Wing 1, in Brasília. […]

Air Platform

Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

August 21, 2020 GDC 0

Supported by Sweden, Saab partnered with Brazillian Embraer and manufactured Gripen E fighters in Brazil for the Brazilian Air Force. The Saab Group will produce up to 72 Gripen E/F for Brazil. The current contract […]

Air Platform

Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

Swedish defense giant, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial […]

Europe

Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

September 7, 2019 LM Publications 0

Hungary’s Gripen fighters patrolling the airspace over the Baltic states have been alerted more than 40 times since starting their mission in May, the commander of the unit in charge of the mission said reports HungaryToday. The […]

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  • Putin’s protection officer defects, revealing Putin’s luxurious life and intense paranoia

    April 5, 2023 0
    A protection officer who worked directly for Vladimir Putin has defected from Russia, labelling the Kremlin despot a ‘war criminal’ for his invasion of Ukraine. Gleb Karakulov (pictured), 35, is a captain in the Federal [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missiles using artillery strikes

    March 14, 2023 0
    Ukrainian artillery strike reportedly takes out the Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system. Ukrainian artillery strikes blew up 46th Russian Buk surface-to-air missilesDateJuly 19, 2023Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile SystemDateFebruary 23, 2018Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian [...]
  • Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

    July 20, 2024 0
    Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract [...]
  • Fincantieri studying biofuel to power future warships

    August 1, 2025 0
    Of all the alternative fuels touted as future solutions for cleaner warships, one of Europe’s shipyards is betting on cow manure. The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare CapabilityDateMarch 16, 2020Fincantieri Signed Agreement With Italy To Build [...]
  • Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

    October 20, 2025 0
    The German government will order 424 new wheeled armoured vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents seen by Reuters on Monday. Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for [...]
  • Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

    June 3, 2022 0
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a keel laying of the new amphibious vessel (landing platform dock – LPD) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program. Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second [...]
Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation: Indian High Commissioner To Bangladesh Reach Out To General Waker-Uz-Zaman Night Before Hasina Ousted And Ask Him To Listen To Sheikh Hasina And Shoot Protesters

  • Air Platform

    Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov

  • Europe

    Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with Trump

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • Air Platform

    Airbus CEO criticizes German Bundestag for export ban on Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia

  • Infantry Weapons

    ASELSAN HISAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defense Missile System

  • Europe

    Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku

  • Europe

    North Korea sent three army Generals as commanders and advisors to the Russian army

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • Americas

    TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine says its Neptune cruise missiles hit the Russian airbase in Crimea damaging 12 Su-30 and one Su-24 aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine is busy blowing up Russia’s oil depots, including tankers on rail links

  • Europe

    Putin Claimed He Could Strike UK With A Missile To Kill Boris Johnson

  • Europe

    Russian police raided Moscow night clubs, detained men for military service

  • Middle East

    Ukraine’s President Zelensky to visit Israel next week

  • Europe

    Drone Warfare: How Azerbaijan Defeated Armenia?

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives orders for Arexis EW system for German Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Air Platform

    Russia Supplying 24 Su-35 Fighter Aircraft To Iran Originally Destined To Egypt

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Americas

    Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Manufacturer 184 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipyard awarded contract to produce two evolved Cape-class patrol ships

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg received additional contract to produce NASAMS missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s court sends 15 senior army officers to jail for crimes against humanity.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Air Platform

    Why didn’t Russia use MiG-29 in the Ukraine invasion?

  • Europe

    Putin suffered humiliation as Ukraine completely wiped-out elite 155th naval brigade made up of 5,000 men

  • Europe

    Putin wants to kill Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin and army chief General Armageddon for plotting to overthrow regime

  • Europe

    British Army To Upgrade M270 Rocket Launchers With New Lauch Mechanism

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Will Develop Hurjet Trainer Further For Frontline Air Power.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Military (Thief): A History of Coup, Corruption, Rape And Torture

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in Donetsk

  • Europe

    Protests Erupted In Armenia After Land Ceded To Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force Received First Operational ANKA-3 Stealth Drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces landed in Crimea for covert operations

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan SARP Advanced Remote Weapon Station

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

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