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Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

February 2, 2026 GDC 0

Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals. The acquisition marks a further expansion of Elbit Systems’ presence in Europe and […]

Air Platform

Turkey’s C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft Undergoing Overhaul in the UK.

November 17, 2025 GDC 0

Cambridge, U.K.-based Marshall Aerospace has confirmed that 12 C-130J Hercules transport aircraft acquired by Turkey from the United Kingdom have been delivered to its facilities for maintenance and modernization under a new multiyear contract signed […]

Cruise Missiles

UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

November 10, 2025 GDC 0

Europe’s next long-range precision strike missile could hit the skies sooner than expected. UK Defense Secretary John Healey has confirmed the fast-tracked development of what he previously called “one of the most advanced systems” the […]

Air Platform

UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

October 28, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.

September 28, 2025 GDC 0

The head of Dassault Aviation said on Tuesday the French planemaker could develop a new fighter jet alone and challenged Germany to do the same in the latest sign of tensions threatening to blow apart […]

Europe

Beretta Defence Proposes Next-gen GRAYBURN Rifle for British Armed Forces.

September 16, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

September 2, 2025 GDC 0

Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, center, flanked by Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik, left, and Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen, reports on the status of the purchase of Type 26 frigates from the United […]

Europe

The Type 26 frigate and its derivative, the Hunter-class, serve as a cautionary tale for Australia and the UK.

August 8, 2025 GDC 0

The Type 26 frigate programme, once hailed as a beacon of British naval innovation, has stumbled over a series of obstacles in the UK and Australia. These are not isolated incidents, but indications of wider […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France

August 5, 2025 GDC 0

The extension of the production will allow the two countries to restock the Storm Shadow/SCALP stockpiles as the work on the next-generation cruise missile. The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries

August 2, 2025 GDC 0

On 23 July 2025, MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles less than two and a half years since the order was placed as part of a joint acquisition led by OCCAR with Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint […]

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  • Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

    April 5, 2025 0
    The Swedish Defence Materiel Agency, FMV, in cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces and Swedish defence company Saab has fired Saab’s Lightweight Torpedo (Torpedo 47 or SLWT), from a CB 90 fast assault craft and [...]
  • Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

    December 12, 2019 0
    The Australian Government’s multi-billion dollar Joint Strike Fighter program has reached a new milestone with seven F-35A Lightning II aircraft arriving at RAAF Base Williamtown. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said [...]
  • Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

    July 10, 2020 0
    Saab has received a first order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the life extension of the heavyweight torpedo system. The order value is approximately 485 MSEK and deliveries will take place during [...]
  • United Nations Investigators Find Systematic Torture in Myanmar Involving Senior Military Officers

    August 13, 2025 0
    Investigators name senior figures among those responsible for alleged abuses at detention facilities. Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi DetainedDateFebruary 1, 2021DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of [...]
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Issued Warning As Concerns Grow Over North Korean Troops Joining Putin’s War In Ukraine

    October 25, 2024 0
    US defence secretary issues warning as concerns grow that Pyongyang’s soldiers join Ukraine war. The US has for the first time confirmed the deployment of thousands of North Korean troops to Russia, with the US [...]
  • Boeing, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Partner to Service Bundeswehr’s H-47 Chinook Engines

    September 20, 2020 0
    BERLIN (GDC) — Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. have reached an agreement to provide in-service support of the T-55 engine should the government of Germany select the H-47 Chinook for its Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) [...]
Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Liberates Andriivka Village Near Bakhmut in Counteroffensive Milestone

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Air Platform

    The Chinese J-20 fighter flew with a domestic engine

  • Europe

    Russia’s last patrol boat leaves Crimea, ending Putin’s dream of occupying Crimea forever

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drones struck a Russian airbase destroying two Tu-95 nuclear bombers

  • Europe

    BAE Systems started design work of successor to Astute-class submarines

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • 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.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Unveils kamikaze drones that can coordinate salvo strikes.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NIOA Australia Started Manufacturing 30mm Ammunitions For Boxer CRV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pentagon approved AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles and F-16 upgrade packages for Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Tourists Flee From Greek Islands After Turkish F-16 Creates Sonic Booms

  • Air Platform

    Fifth-gen Aircraft Are Necessity, Says Thai Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched 9th Type 056 Corvette In 2020

  • Europe

    Russian army’s Soviet-built MT-LB tracked armored vehicles are breaking into pieces in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s vital supply route paralyzed in river dam collapse

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • 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.

  • Africa

    Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh, USA Sign Historic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deals

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Three Off-the-shelf Virginia-Class Submarines From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Serbia received four MiG-29 from Belarus

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia decided not to buy Russian military hardware, signs security agreement with South Korea: report

  • Europe

    Russia destroyed wooden mock-ups of HIMARS using $5 million Kalibr cruise missile

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Middle East

    S-300 failed: Syria says Israeli F-16 strike puts Damascus airport out of service again

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Europe

    Turkey to deploy ‘Alpagu’ kamikaze drone at the battle field

  • Cyber

    The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-34 Fullback Bomber Bombed Own City Of Belgorod

  • South Asia

    Indian Government is likely to order more Rafale

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Navantia Launches Second Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Supply 120mm Gun Turrets For CV90 Armored Vehicles.

  • Industry

    Can Turkey Repeat Drone Success In TFX Programme?

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Puts T-7A Red Hawk into Vigorous Testing

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

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