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UK Buys 14 Chinooks Helicopters Worth £1.4 Billion

June 10, 2021 GDC 0

The UK is close to closing a purchase of 14 new extended-range CH-47 Chinooks from Boeing in a deal worth around £1.4 billion. The UK has reportedly agreed to defer the delivery of the helicopters […]

Air Platform

TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

June 2, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Leonardo Delivers AW109 Trekker To Flykomala Private Charter Company

March 15, 2021 GDC 0

Leonardo announced yesterday the delivery of an AW109 Trekker light twin to FlyKomala of Indonesia, marking the entrance of the type into the country’s helicopter market. The helicopters are suitable to perform various missions from […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky delivers first batch of S-70i helicopters to Philippines

November 11, 2020 GDC 0

The first five of 16 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters ordered for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in 2019 have arrived at Clark Air Base, north of Manila. The rotorcraft, which were manufactured by PZL […]

Air Platform

Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

October 17, 2020 GDC 0

The delivery of the first modernised Super Lynx Mk 95A helicopter to the Portuguese Navy has been pushed back to early January 2021. Deliveries of all five modernised Super Lynx Mk 95 helicopters to the […]

Americas

First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

October 17, 2020 GDC 0

The milestone, announced by the service on 9 October, was marked by a release ceremony held at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas, and came some six months after the US Army completed its […]

Air Platform

Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

August 12, 2020 GDC 0

In 2020, Boeing completed the delivery of 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force. The CH-47F is an advanced multi-mission helicopter for the U.S. Army and international defense forces. It contains a fully […]

Air Platform

KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

July 7, 2020 GDC 0

Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. KAI has exported 16 T-50 advanced trainer jets and 20 KT-1 […]

Air Platform

JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

June 28, 2020 GDC 0

Amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment in South China Sea, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is upgrading its rotorcraft capabilities to better deal with littoral missions. In early May, the JGSDF’s first pair of […]

Africa

Nigerian Navy received four Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

May 24, 2020 GDC 0

The Nigerian Navy received yesterday the first of the four AW139 from Leonardo Helicopters Division. The delivery, according to local sources, is part of the contract signed in 2018 between the Ministry of Defense and […]

  • UAE Acquires South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

    November 19, 2021 0
    The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) announced plans to acquire M-SAM missiles from South Korea for $3.5 billion. The UAE is the first foreign buyer of South Korean origin surface-to-air missiles. The L-SAM surface-to-air missile systemDateJanuary [...]
  • US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

    December 13, 2019 0
    While not a NATO member, Egypt, India and Indonesia have over the years received billions of dollars in economic and military aid and technologies from the United States and is considered a long-time ally in [...]
  • China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

    December 25, 2021 0
    Beijing is lobbying the government of Equatorial Guinea to build a “permanent military presence” in the small country, reports The Wall Street Journal. China, Solomon Islands security pact is a grave concern for Australia and the [...]
  • Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

    November 6, 2023 0
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  • US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

    August 13, 2022 0
    The U.S. Army has confirmed that dozens of M1 Abrams main battle tanks and equipment began arriving at the port in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium amid the ongoing war in Russia’s war in Ukraine. US Army’s M1 Abrams tests fire 120mm [...]
  • US Army secures $322 million for M10 Booker lite tank production

    August 28, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $322.7 million contract to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a new assault vehicle designed to enhance the capabilities of [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Stockpiles AARGM-ER Anti-radiation Missiles, Amid China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • Europe

    Putin removes and demotes Russian general Sergei Surovikin for heavy losses in Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Which Global Defense Giants Are Benefiting From Russia’s Invasion In Ukraine?

  • Middle East

    Iran shopping for Su-35, missile defense system amid U.S. sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Warship Confronted Royal Australian Navy’s Warship

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco’s Sky Dragon 12 SHORAD

  • Air Platform

    India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

  • Africa

    Thanks To Turkish Drone, GNA Regain Control of Libyan Capital Tripoli

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Set To Flight Trial New AW249 Attack Helicopter For Italian Army

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

  • Europe

    Leopard frenzy: Czech Republic to buy 50 Leopard 2 main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Ukraine Should Be Allowed To Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Says

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iranian Shahed Drones Contains American And German Components

  • Americas

    Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 has shot down Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet using AMRAAM missile

  • Europe

    Criticizing Putin: Warner boss Prigozhin said “We look like clowns”

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

  • C4iSR

    DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

  • Industry

    China joins International Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

  • Americas

    Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Germany to Upgrade Airbus A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165 Million

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Offers Bayraktar TB2 Drones And MLRS To Kyrgyzstan

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX: The Bombs And Missiles Truck Of The US Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Germany plans to purchase 15 additional F-35 stealth jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Started Prototyping Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate At Osborne Naval Shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Greece Purchases 20 F-35 Stealth Jets From Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches military alliance with Russia and opt-in for European fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

  • South Asia

    Indian spy agency RAW is behind the killing of anti-Indian protester Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group Renewed Attempts To Sell Gripen E Fighter Jets To Colombia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

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