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China Discloses Close-up Photos of Deck-based J-35 Fighter Jet

September 4, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

June 18, 2022 GDC 0

China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the eastern coastal province of Fujian. Upon its completion, the gigantic ship will displace more than 80,000 metric tons of water, making […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

November 13, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

November 8, 2021 GDC 0

The primary mast of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Type 003 ‘super-carrier’ has been installed, new images being shared on social media show. PLAN has 2 aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Type 002 […]

Uncategorized

COVID-19 Has No Effect On PLA Navy’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Construction

June 17, 2021 GDC 0

Recent commercial satellite imagery reveals that China has made substantial progress in the construction of its third aircraft carrier, commonly known as the Type 003. The vessel is slated to become the largest surface combatant […]

  • Armenia takes rival Azerbaijan to UN court

    September 25, 2021 0
    Armenia filed a case at the World Court asserting that Azerbaijan has violated an international treaty on racial discrimination, learned GDC citing France 24 news. A spokesperson for the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said [...]
  • Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

    May 7, 2022 0
    The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance with anti-contagion requirements, was attended by Brigadier General Abdulla Al Mazroey, Deputy Chief of the Qatar Navy and Commander of the Flottilla, Major General [...]
  • South Korea to upgrade K1A2 main battle tank

    April 9, 2020 0
    The South Korean Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DATQ) announced in March that it will conduct “advanced research” between June and October 2020 to determine how best to enhance the Republic of Korea Army’s [...]
  • Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

    June 23, 2025 0
    Satellite image shows a close-up view of buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, before it was hit by U.S. airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, on June 16, 2025. Satellite Image ©2025 Maxar Technologies, Via Reuters Satellite [...]
  • Malaysia Released Tender for Lead-In Light Fighter/Trainer Aircraft

    September 1, 2021 0
    Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MinDef) announced on 22 June that it has launched a tender for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF’s) Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In-Trainer (LCA/FLIT) programme. Against a backdrop of Chinese military aircraft [...]
  • Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

    June 25, 2024 0
    Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensionsDateApril 3, 2024Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 [...]
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 […]

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if U.S. delivers ATACMS missile

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Future Missile Defense Radar For Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is weighing ground operations on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and has bombed Bandar Abbas Airbase in the ongoing war.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

  • Air Platform

    South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk: NATO’s new cutting-edge spy drones

  • Air Platform

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy Escorted Russian Navy’s Damaged Submarine Novorossiysk in North Sea.

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • Air Platform

    India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

  • Naval Platforms

    MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Maritime Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX: The Bombs And Missiles Truck Of The US Air Force

  • South Asia

    India to receive four Rafale fighters on July 27

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Offers HDP-1500, HDP-2200 and HDP-10000 warships to Malaysian Navy.

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Uncategorized

    Saab Australia To Recruit 300 Staff For Hunter Class Frigate Program

  • Air Platform

    F-35B Is A Vital Asset To Counter China, Says U.S. Air Force

  • Europe

    British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

  • Defense Industry

    Sweden Agrees On Multi-billion Deals To Sale Gripen Fighter Jets To Colombia And Philippines

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 50 Dingo 2 APCs and 12 M1070 transport trucks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Navy Deploys Two OPVs in Indo-Pacific Region

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian Oil Tanker

  • Middle East

    Pentagon Prepares Limited Ground Options in Iran to Retrieve Enriched Uranium.

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

  • C4iSR

    See, Scan, Shoot: The Northrop Grumman AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s junta persecutes doctors who aid opposition

  • Air Platform

    Saab Trials New X-band AESA Radar on Gripen D

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Air Platform

    Gripen is the first fighter jet to fly in GPS denied environment

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and Rafael compete over defense industry know-how and control over markets.

  • Europe

    A Quadcopter Drone Crashed Into Russia’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missiles Manufacturing Facility

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Europe

    Serbian Defense Industries Working Round The Clock To Fulfil $855 Million Ammo Orders For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Confirmed Second Rafale Fighter Jet Crashed Today Totalling Nine Aircraft Loss

  • Air Platform

    40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM Shot Down 44 Kh-55 Cruise Missiles Launched From Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Wants To Replace MQ-9 Reaper Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • Middle East

    Iran signed $25 billion agreement with Russia to build four nuclear power plants.

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