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Air Platform

Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force.

July 1, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the procurement of fighter jets for Ukraine’s Air Force, with deliveries set to begin in early 2029, Militarnyi reported. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of […]

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 […]

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  • UK allocates $6 billion to replenish weapons delivered to Ukraine

    March 16, 2023 0
    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will spend an extra 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) to replenish ammunition stocks and fund the next phase of a submarine pact with the United States and Australia in an update [...]
  • Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

    August 16, 2022 0
    This footage shows Ukrainian soldiers blowing up a Russian armored personnel carrier and its crew, according to the Ukrainian army. Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles turned into fried chicken in every battle it foughtDateSeptember 2, [...]
  • Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

    February 7, 2024 0
    Regarding product development, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) still does what the Soviet Union did back in the day: acquire the technology in the West, reverse engineer (read: copy) and use it for the [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air System For Kuwait

    October 25, 2022 0
    The State Department on Thursday approved a $3 billion medium-range missile defense system sale for Kuwait. Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBADDateOctober 11, 2018The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS [...]
  • Ukraine unveils world’s first fully autonomous interceptor drone.

    July 12, 2026 0
    Ukrainian developer F-Drones has released new test footage offering a first look at what it describes as the first fully autonomous interceptor drone, reducing human involvement to a press of a button. Ukraine and the [...]
  • Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

    April 7, 2022 0
    CANBERRA, Australia (GDC) — Australia has accelerated plans to buy long-range strike missiles years ahead of schedule because of growing threats posed by Russia and China. Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    A-Darter Air-to-air Guided Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin developed a phobia of FPV drones and lives inside a bunker.

  • Loitering Munitions

    The U.S. and Gulf States want Ukraine’s Bullet and Sting interceptor drones.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce L-SAM for South Korea.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Over Kherson, reports Ukrainian Air Force

  • Americas

    Networking Israeli Iron Dome With American Patriot Could Bring Superior Advantages

  • Europe

    China delivers a batch of Desertcross 1000 all-terrain vehicles to Russia

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Cruise Missiles

    Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles worth $1.7 billion

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Reaffirmed Support to Indonesia Against Chinese Agression

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to build new $7.4 billion bases for nuclear submarines

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean K2 Black Panther Is The Best Tank In The World

  • Naval Platforms

    The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Bomber Fired Missiles At Sea Instead Of Ukrainian Territory In Latest Humiliation

  • Europe

    Ukraine knocked out powerplant and supply trains in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol

  • Americas

    Argentina Latest Country To Ditch MiG-35 Offer

  • Europe

    Putin Suffers Devastating Blow As Ukraine Killed Two Top Ranking Airborne Commanders

  • Europe

    Russian Cargo Ships Stealing Grains From Ukrainian Port

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Long-Range Refueling Drill In Preparation Of Iran Strike

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Europe

    Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Middle East

    Russia deployed an inflatable dummy S-300 air defense system in Al Tabqah airbase

  • Air Platform

    Mikoyan to restart MiG-35 production without radar and targeting pod, amid Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

  • Industry

    Israeli Defense Exports Rise to $7.2 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russians queues at money exchange as new U.S. sanctions forced Russia to halt transaction in dollars and euros

  • South Asia

    Russia started exchanging food from Pakistan amid Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukraine Fires Polish-made Howitzers To Fight Off Russians

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CIVMEC starts construction on new submarine rescue facility for RAN

  • Defense Industry

    Rostec Looking For Export Customer To Fund Two Seater Su-57

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases.

  • Middle East

    Iran confirmed that it deployed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE, QW-2 and FN-6 Air defence batteries.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Using AIM-132 ASRAAM Missile As Ground-launched Anti-air Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit System Developed Multi-calibre Rocket Launchers For Thailand

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • Americas

    US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7 Crashed into Milestone School Attributed to Pilot Error, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Reported.

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