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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system. Anti-air Missiles
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Saab’s Gripen C/D shines in Alaska Red Flag exercise

January 7, 2021 GDC 0

Gripen first participated in Red Flag 2006 with the Gripen A. It was assigned to the red team. It scored ten kills on the first day, including a Typhoon. The Gripen’s performance and efficiency needed […]

Air-Launched Weapons

GBU-57 MOP: The Knockout Punch of The US Air Force

November 2, 2020 GDC 0

The Air Force has given Boeing a mulit-million contract to procure the GBU-57 massive ordnance penetrator – a bomb designed to destroy hardened underground targets like those found in North Korea or Iran. The announcement does not […]

Air-Launched Weapons

The U.S. Air Force to build multi-role hypersonic missile

August 24, 2020 GDC 0

It’s called “Mayhem” – and it intends to do just that on the battlefield, reported Air Force magazine. An air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of carrying multiple payloads, perform surveillance and reconnaissance and other intelligence functions, […]

Americas

U.S. Air Force sends three B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia

August 13, 2020 GDC 0

Three American B-2 stealth bombers have arrived in the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia on the eve of Chinese live-firing naval exercises north of Taiwan. It is the first time the nuclear-capable strategic bombers […]

Air Platform

Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

July 21, 2020 GDC 0

Once F-22 and F-35 cleared the sky, you need something like a flying “bombs and missiles truck” that can flatten the surface of the Earth in a conventional and thermonuclear war by simply pushing a […]

Air Platform

U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Defense Department plans to spend $1.2 billion for eight Boeing-developed F-15EX fighter jets over the next three years, the company and the Air Force announced Monday, a contract that will provide a much-needed boost […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

July 13, 2020 GDC 0

For the first time in history, the U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone has been temporarily deployed to Amari Air Base, Estonia. The Scramble Magazine has reported that during mid-June 2020, some 15 months after becoming Fully Operational […]

Americas

US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

June 10, 2020 GDC 0

The vote was a rare moment of unanimity in a deeply divided Senate, where lawmakers in both parties spent the day struggling to craft a response to the civic unrest that General Brown addressed. Mr. […]

Europe

US Air Force B1-B Lancer flew over black sea

May 31, 2020 GDC 0

US Air Force B1 Lancer flew over black sea off coast of Crimea and southern Russia escorted by Turkish and Ukrainian aircraft learned GDC citing Interfax. A few hours ago, American strategic bombers B1-B Lancer, […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Amid China and Russia Tensions, US Races to Build Hypersonic Weapons: Analysis

May 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Pentagon has created a “war room” to ramp up production of hypersonic weapons from a handful of prototypes over the last decade to “hundreds of weapons” in the near future, said Mark Lewis, modernization director for […]

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  • Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

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  • Boeing Awarded Contract For 12 KC-46 Aerial Refueling Aircraft

    January 21, 2021 0
    The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $1.7 billion contract for 12 KC-46A tanker aircraft. With this sixth production lot, Boeing is now on contract for 79 KC-46A tankers.  Boeing Awarded $3.1 Billion Contract To [...]
  • Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

    February 8, 2026 0
    Malaysia has rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft or to allow India to provide maintenance services for Scorpene submarines and SU-30MKM aircraft India purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 [...]
  • Thai Air Force Plans To Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

    January 4, 2022 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force is eyeing the procurement of eight US-made F-35 stealth jets, the world’s most advanced warplane, to strengthen national defence, said its commander-in-chief ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya. Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For [...]
  • Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

    October 13, 2020 0
    According to Minister Vulin, the prototype of the upgraded M-84 AS1 tank has shown that Serbia is on the right track and that its designers came up with good ideas. « We will put in a [...]
  • Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

    December 29, 2023 0
    Ukrainian-piloted F-16s are on the horizon—and not a moment too soon for Kyiv. Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of Russia’s MiGDateApril 11, 2018Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATODateApril 11, 2021US [...]
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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s Kasta-2E2 Radar

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Central Asia

    U.S. Army Deploys Paratroopers In Afghanistan To Support Evacuation

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force will increase B-21 Raider stealth bomber production capacity.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy Takes Delivery Of FBP 72 Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine turns American-made AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles into homemade air defense

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Americas

    F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Manned F-16 Versus X-62A AI-piloted Aerial Dogfight

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Sending Warship to the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Americas

    Trump Admin Sanctioned China’s largest oil refinery tied to Iran’s shadow oil business.

  • Europe

    War comes to Russia after kamikaze drones strike Moscow’s financial center

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Air Platform

    China Discloses Close-up Photos of Deck-based J-35 Fighter Jet

  • Land Platform

    Bangladesh Army rushed to import Indian-made TATA MRAP vehicles to crackdown on protesters

  • Europe

    Putin orders mass surveillance on Russian citizens who escaped conscription to Europe and Central Asia

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

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    Defense Industry

    Japan Set To Become Largest Defense Spender In Indo-Pacific Region

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Seized Fully Operational Iranian-made Mahejer-6 Drones From Fleeing Russians

  • Europe

    Turkey Conducted The First Flight of Bayraktar Kizilelma Jet-powered Drone

  • C4iSR

    RAF Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Eurofighter’s Radar

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed Russia’s space tracking and communication center in Crimea

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia’s Soviet-era A2/AD Strategy Doesn’t Work Against NATO Warplanes

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • Air Platform

    Saab Sees Potential Opportunities For New Built Gripen C/D In Southeast Asia

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones set off huge explosions at Russia’s Novorossiysk port

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Grounded JF-17 Fighter Jets, Demands Turkish Missile, Avionics and Prospective TF35000 Engine in JF-17 Jet.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Americas

    US Air Force tests safer ejection system for new T-7A trainer jet

  • Defense Industry

    Saab and PGZ sign cooperation agreement on naval production.

  • Europe

    Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production Facility

  • Air Platform

    Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand To Buy More KAI T-50TH Advanced Trainer Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Is The First Middle Eastern Country Supplying PzH 2000 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    German-speaking Countries will collaborate in the military space program.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Technicians Sabotaging MiG-29 Fleet Worldwide, Amid Fears Of Transferring MiGs to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship

  • Uncategorized

    Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Egypt is in discussion with the US to purchase F-15EX fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

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