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U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

February 8, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor: The Ultimate Stealth Engineering

January 4, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

September 14, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to propose retiring hundreds of the Air Force’s aging fighter jets and bomber aircraft over the next five years to shift resources toward building new capabilities to counter China and Russia, […]

Air Platform

Stealth Matter: The USAF F-35A Struck Syrian position protected by S-300 and S-400

September 6, 2021 GDC 0

American F-35 fighters attacked the area of ​​the Syrian army covered by S-400 and S-300 learned GDC quoting the USAF source. The USAF revealed on Monday, despite the fact that Russia and Syria declared their […]

Air Platform

The USAF To Upgrade MQ-9A Reaper UCAV

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force operates a large number of MQ-9 Reaper fleet. Upgrades to the fleet of MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft will increase its effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force announced on Wednesday. Some existing […]

Air Platform

The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

March 29, 2021 LM Publications 0

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Industry

Saudi Arabia Largest Importer Of Arms, U.S. Largest Exporter Of Arms

March 15, 2021 GDC 0

Over a third of the global weapons sold worldwide during the past five years came from the United States. About half of US arms transfers went to the Middle East. The US accounted for 37% […]

Air Platform

F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

March 8, 2021 GDC 0

The new Boeing F-15EX fighter jet completed its first flight today, paving the way for the early delivery of the first two jets to the U.S. Air Force later this quarter. The jet took off […]

Middle East

Analysis: Had The U.S. Secretly Approved Sale Of F-22 Raptor To Israel?

February 18, 2021 GDC 0

Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told Israeli officials during a visit to Israel last October 2020 that the Trump administration secretly approved selling F-22 stealth fighters to the Jewish state, according to a […]

Air Platform

Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

February 1, 2021 GDC 0

Twenty-nine retired Israeli F-16 fighter jets were sold to a North American company on Wednesday in a major arms deal worth tens of millions of dollars, the Defense Ministry said. The planes were purchased by […]

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  • Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

    April 22, 2021 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — The Indian Navy today joined the rescue operation for a Indonesian submarine and its 53-person crew that went missing more than 24 hours ago. Indonesia had sought assistance from India after its [...]
  • Lockheed Martin awarded contract to produce new batch of F-35 aircraft

    December 30, 2024 0
    American defense firm Lockheed Martin has been awarded an undefinitized, firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for producing and delivering 145 F-35 full-rate production (FRP) Lot 18 aircraft. Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract [...]
  • Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

    June 9, 2023 0
    Battles are raging across Ukraine’s front lines, which suggest Ukraine’s long-awaited counter-offensive is finally underway. Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in BakhmutDateMarch 11, 2023Russia’s Donbas offensive ‘has failed’ after 100,000 casualties in five [...]
  • Japan Agrees On Bilateral Security Cooperation With Thailand

    May 31, 2022 0
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  • Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

    May 6, 2022 0
    The new chapter in bilateral relations between Turkey and Israel opens the door for cooperation in many areas from energy to security as well as contributing to stability in the region, experts said while noting [...]
  • Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

    August 18, 2020 0
    Boeing has inducted its 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet into Service Life Modification (SLM) supporting U.S. Navy readiness needs for mission-capable aircraft. Two SLM jets have already been delivered back to the Navy. The first two [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel Deploys Laser Weapon System in the UAE.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR.

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-35, A Disaster Fighter Jets for Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Tests Meteor Missile From Eurofighter for First Time

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland develops Lanca long-range cruise missile

  • Air Platform

    President Trump’s Actions Allowing F-35 Partners Question About American Weapons and Making Europe’s Defense Industries Great Again

  • Central Asia

    Mongolian President Gives Putin History Lesson After Putin’s Historic Claim Of Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured Klishchiivka and Andriivka after defeating Russian brigades, killing 4,500 Russian troops

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

  • South Asia

    Appointing General Waker-Uz-Zaman as Bangladesh’s Chief of Army was dictator Sheikh Hasina’s mistake, Obaidul Quader said.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces captured Russian T-80BVM tanks in Kherson

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran unveils Arman air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Eight Archer Howitzers From Sweden

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas: India’s LCA is worse than you think, comparable to 1950s MiG-21, IAF internal assessment report

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan Comissions Turkish-built Turkmen-Class Corvette “Deniz Han”

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded €1.04 billion contract to upgrade Puma IFV of Bundeswehr

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    French Army Ordered 109 Next-generation CEASAR Mk2 Howitzers

  • Defense Industry

    No More Ice Cream, Turkey Rejects Second Batch Of S-400 Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bureaucratic Red Tape And Politics Of Australian Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Approves $735 Million Arms Sale To Israel

  • Middle East

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu during the Iran war and offered the Abraham Accords with Pakistan.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Europe

    Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new type of kamikaze unmanned ground vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army Buys 118 Arjun MK1A Main Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    Desperate Russian army is attaching wooden logs as armor with trucks and tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured T-90S Bhishma Tanks Originally Produced For The Indian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s New DDGX Destroyer Features Lasers, Hypersonic Missiles And Stealth Technology

  • Europe

    Delusional and demoralized Russian troops tell the commander that Bayraktar TB2 dropped nuclear bombs

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