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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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  • French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

    June 3, 2021 0
    During a NATO exercise off the Scottish coast a sea skimming target was destroyed by the French Aster 30 missile. This being the missile’s first combat-armed use and was fired from the French anti-missile ship [...]
  • Indonesian Test Pilot Completes Flight Test on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

    October 10, 2025 0
    On September 30, 2025, Colonel Pnb Mohammad Sugiyanto, a test pilot from the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) with the callsign “Mammoth,” successfully completed his first flight in the front seat of a prototype of the [...]
  • Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

    May 13, 2024 0
    The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing a new generation of the Soviet-era Mil Mi-8 helicopter. Mi-8 Helicopter Crashed in the Kronotsky [...]
  • Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks

    August 11, 2022 0
    On Tuesday, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said that the first Abrams main battle tanks arrived at the Land Forces Training Center at Biedrusko. Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams TanksDateAugust 27, 2022U.S. State [...]
  • Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

    November 18, 2024 0
    The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi. It is the first of [...]
  • Saab will offer complete transfer of technology to India at half the cost of Rafale, says Saab India CMD

    October 1, 2019 0
    Brazilian Air Force Gripen E Indian Air Force sought 114 new medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA), the defence manufacturing companies are leaving no stoned unturned to win US $18 billion dollar project. In the latest [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

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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  • Americas

    US Navy To Upgrade EA-18 Growler’s Mission Systems

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy’s underwater drone Orca will play offensive role

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • South Asia

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

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-10 is not as good as its Western counterpart, Indonesia has not finalized any deal, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Europe

    Germany is undermining NATO unity against Russian aggression

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range RAM X FPV drones wreaked havoc on the Russian air defense system

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • South Asia

    Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Europe

    Russia Moves Warship and Landing Craft in Baltic Sea, Would Gotland Invasion Repeat?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey Inducts Siper Block 1 Long-range Air and Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman turn to Australia to keep the production of Triton UAV running

  • Defense Industry

    Australian air force’s plan to buy $9 billion turboprop transport aircraft is simply a crazy idea

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • Europe

    Cancer Riddled Vlad Falls Down Stairs and Soils Himself While Doctors Stabilize Him

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Device That Kept the Downed F-15E Navigator Alive.

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Degraded Significantly That It Cannot Defend Crimea Anymore: Igor Girkin

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iraq Negotiating With China To Buy FD-2000 Missile Defense System

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh is surprised to see India allow fugitive Sheikh Hasina to make public addresses.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s military officers, who travelled to India for the annual parade, participated in the SAMPRITI exercise were honey-trapped by India’s RAW and received lavish gifts.

  • South Asia

    Russian-built Rooppur nuclear power plant, the monument of corruption, embezzlement, and ticking atomic bomb in Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Completes GE XA100 Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Engine

  • Europe

    Hypersonic missile cannot be stopped just Russia’s hypersonic hyped propaganda Russia wants to spread to the internet

  • Europe

    Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Intelligence Sent Exploding Goggles to Russia’s Drone Operators, Blinding Drone Operators

  • Defense Industry

    Saab and PGZ sign cooperation agreement on naval production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Missiles Mega-base Near Vietnam

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces advanced near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Air Platform

    China To Develop Two Seater Variant J-20

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak ordered the deployment of military assets to the eastern Mediterranean

  • Europe

    Navantia’s AIP successfully performs factory acceptance tests

  • Middle East

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

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