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Air Platform

Sweden donates 16 Gripen C/D and opens the door to 150 more for Ukraine.

May 29, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden announced on May 28 that it will donate 16 Gripen C/D fighter jets to Ukraine and enable the purchase of up to 20 newer Gripen E/F aircraft funded through a 2.5 billion euro ($2.90 […]

Air Platform

JAS Gripen E/F: the Flying Swedish Assassin of Russian- and Chinese-made Jets.

May 20, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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

November 2, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian fighter pilot says the Gripen is the only fighter in the world for which he’d sell his soul.  A Ukrainian pilot called the Gripen the only jet “for which I am ready to sell […]

Air Platform

Saab selects Canada as Gripen manufacturing hub for Ukrainian Air Force.

October 31, 2025 GDC 0

Saab is evaluating Canada as a potential site for Gripen fighter jet assembly to expand production capacity following a letter of intent between Sweden and Ukraine for up to 150 aircraft. The assessment also aligns […]

Europe

Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

February 5, 2024 GDC 0

In the absence of sophisticated weaponry, Ukrainian forces have tactically employed kamikaze drones to target and disrupt Russian military logistics. The efficacy of these “low-cost” kamikaze drones has been showcased in their ability to partially […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

September 4, 2023 GDC 0

Recently, the Netherlands and Denmark officially announced that they would hand over US F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine. Now Ukraine is dealing with the issue of supplying armaments for the aircraft. According to […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Formally Requests Swedish Government To Provide Ukraine With Gripen C/D Jets

August 17, 2023 GDC 0

Adjusting to Western-designed F-16s could be time consuming for Ukrainian pilots used to Soviet-era jets, but Kyiv is also reportedly seeking a fighter that experts say may be a better fit for Ukraine’s needs and […]

Europe

Netherlands to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets as soon as possible

May 26, 2023 GDC 0

The Netherlands wants to give Ukrainian pilots F-16 training as soon as possible, Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on Wednesday in a letter to parliament. The training would be coordinated with Belgium, Denmark, and […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Use Of JDAM In Battlefield

April 7, 2023 GDC 0

A Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that American-supplied precision-guided bombs have been used on battlefields in Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ignat confirmed that the service used joint direct attack munition, better known as […]

Air Platform

Pentagon Officials Confirmed That U.S. Sending F-16 Fighter Jets To Crash Putin In Ukraine

January 31, 2023 GDC 0

Pentagon officials want to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to fight Putin, after Volodymyr Zelensky’s army secured tanks from Germany and the US.  Zelensky seeks fourth generation fighter jets which can reach speeds of more than 1,200mph – adding […]

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  • China Unveils Container Launched YJ-12E Supersonic Anti-ship Missiles

    December 24, 2022 0
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  • Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

    May 3, 2021 0
    Disagreements over intellectual property rights mean Germany, France and Spain have yet to agree the next steps for a joint fighter jet project, the defense ministry in Berlin said on Saturday after a deadline to [...]
  • Finland Cleared To Buy Extended-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

    April 1, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Finland of Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $91.2 million.  U.S State Department [...]
  • Morale Boost: Indian Air Force received five Rafale fighter jets

    July 30, 2020 0
    After an embarrassing failure of Su-30MKI in Kashmir skirmish against Pakistani F-16C and loss of 20 soldiers in Ladakh border, Indian Air Force gets some fire power to confront Pakistani F-16C and Chinese J-11B over [...]
  • Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

    July 20, 2020 0
    British defence secretary emphasized the “game-changing” role of Turkish Bayraktar TB-2 UAVs in modern warfare in the Middle East and North Africa. “We need to look at the lessons of others. Look how Turkey has [...]
  • Germany should deliver Panavia Tornado jets to Ukraine instead of sending them boneyard

    February 2, 2023 0
    Chancellor Olaf Scholz has again pushed back against demands in Germany and from Ukrainian officials for fighter jets to repel Russia’s invasion, urging Western nations not to join a “bidding war” for sophisticated weapons. Chancellor [...]
Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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  • Americas

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  • Europe

    Another blow to Putin as IOC suspends all collaboration with Russia

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    The Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • Air Platform

    Spain will purchase Eurofighter instead of F-35A fighter jets.

  • Americas

    EU and Canada Signed Agreement Allowing Canada to Join European Defense Program.

  • Air Platform

    China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael Unveils Aerospike Missile For Close-air Support Mission

  • Europe

    Lacroix Defense awarded contract to produce naval decoy for Hellenic Navy

  • Middle East

    By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

  • Europe

    Putin considers Russian service members to be expendables, with 279,000 dead in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Extended Range HQ-16FE Surface-to-air Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • Europe

    Australia sends more drones to Ukraine, sanctions Russian entities

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 054B Frigate Equipped with Russian-origin APAR Radar

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian T-90 tank with tiny FPV drone

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics will take 24 months to restart Su-30MKI production for 12 aircraft on order

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN deploys new type of survey craft from Canberra-class LHD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Air Platform

    China Inducts J-10C Fighter jet With WS-10B Taihang Engine

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Unable To Deliver Second Batch Of S-400 SAM To India, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The mastermind of antisemitic attacks in Australia, Major General Majid Khademi, was allowed into Australia on a tourist visa.

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Industry

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  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • South Asia

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  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Europe

    Putin official killed in Kherson car bomb as Kyiv gains ground near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force commands and controls UAV And F-16 over Nagorno-karabakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Europe

    French Navy takes delivery of 2nd nuclear-powered attack submarine

  • Land Platform

    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

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