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Air Platform

Volvo RM12 Engine Guarantees More Than 300,000 Flying Hours For Gripen

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

For a single-engine aircraft, engine safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, when Volvo Aero (now GKN Aerospace) was commissioned to further develop General Electric’s engine F404 (which had only been used in twin-engine planes before) […]

Air Platform

The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

Sweden’s air force says its Gripen E fighter jets are designed to kill Russia’s fearsome Sukhoi fighter jets, and that they have a “black belt” in that type of combat. […]

Air Platform

Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

October 31, 2018 LM Publications 0

The advanced simulated war game proved that Sweden’s Gripen defeats Russia’s Su-35 almost the same rate as the F-22 Raptor. The simulated WVR combat shows Swedish Gripen E fighter shooting down Russia’s best in class […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

October 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

While complex high-end jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, dominate the headlines when it comes to the global fighter market, not every country needs or even wants a top-of-the-line warplane. There […]

  • Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new multiple-launch rocket system

    September 20, 2024 0
    German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall and Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin are set to jointly unveil their Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) at the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition. Designed to meet the evolving needs [...]
  • Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

    August 17, 2020 0
    HUNTSVILLE (GDC) — Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] submitted its offer to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) competition, proposing a design that leverages the company’s more than 60-year track record and [...]
  • Australia Joins SAR Mission For Missing Indonesian Submarine

    April 24, 2021 0
    A string of countries including Australia is continuing to assist Indonesian authorities in their search for a missing submarine and its 53 inhabitants,whose prospects of being found alive are running thin.  Indonesian Navy Loses Contact [...]
  • UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

    September 25, 2022 0
    Israel will sell an advanced air defence system to the United Arab Emirates capable of defending the Gulf country against drone attacks, in a further sign of the growing alliance between the two countries. Israel Ready to [...]
  • China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

    May 25, 2020 0
    On May 20, the AR500C prototype unmanned helicopter developed by the aviation industry successfully made its first flight at the Poyang UAV base of the Aviation Industry Helicopter Institute. The successful development of this aircraft [...]
  • Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

    January 20, 2021 0
    SEOUL (GDC) — Hanwha Defense Australia has announced a partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to integrate command, control, communication and computing technology into the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle. The announcement [...]
Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

  • Uncategorized

    China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives advanced light howitzer from AM General

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Putin’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile In Belgorod Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

  • Europe

    Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles

  • Europe

    Norway purchased six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bureaucratic Red Tape And Politics Of Australian Barracuda Class Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall delivered high-tech reconnaissance system to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    New Gripen E is now flying with a more trapezoid to carry four RBS-15 and more bombs

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    France Follows UK By Sending Long-range Scalp Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Dirty work of Indian RAW: Deceased Bangladesh RAB officer Palash Saha was handling the controversial Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das case, in which RAW has vested interests

  • C4iSR

    NRIET’s KLJ-7A Multi-Mode AESA Radar for JF-17 Block III and J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Developed Unmmaned Surveillance Vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Rocketsan added 30 high-tech products to its sales portfolio

  • Anti-drone System

    Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Air Platform

    Germany to purchase three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffered Another Blow, Captain Of Sunk Moskva Killed

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • Defense Industry

    Safran, HAL ink deal to develop helicopter engines in India

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • Europe

    U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force retires all MiG-27ML from its service

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Receives Order for Situational Awareness System of RAN’s OPV

  • Air Platform

    US Marines’ F-35B Arrives In Britain For HMS Queen Elizabeth Deployment

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchased Saab Mobile Short Range Air Defense System

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin successfully tests precision strike missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkish light attack aircraft Hurjet to be co-produced in Spain

  • Land Platform

    India criticized Russian T-90 tanks for poor performance

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Israel progressed in normalizing diplomatic relations, U.S. diplomatic sources say

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

  • Europe

    Corruption in Russian army: commander Colonel Alexander Denisov arrested for selling tank engines to Turkey

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia To Sign A Deal With France To Buy 36 Rafale Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin gets $447M to build 12 MH-60R helicopters for South Korean Navy

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Europe

    Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if U.S. delivers ATACMS missile

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Lipetsk Region.

  • C4iSR

    South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jets with AESA radar and latest avionics suite

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