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Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey conducted its first test of its Russian-made S-400 last November against US-made F-16 fighter aircraft, flouting NATO’s admonishments about the air-defense system just days before a summit of the alliance’s leaders. Read More Casualties […]

Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

June 5, 2020 0

The Libyan Government of National Unity blew up four Pantsir S1 air defense systems operated by the militia lead by renegade commander Khalifa Belqasim Haftar. One of Haftar Armed Force (HAF)’s Pantsir systems reportedly destroyed [...]
India to receive four Rafale fighters on July 27

July 1, 2020 0

NEW DELHI (GDC) — India is set to get the first batch of four to six Rafale fighters, which armed with the Meteor air-to-air missiles and Scalp cruise missiles constitute a formidable weapon system. The batch is [...]
The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

August 21, 2020 0

A secret push by President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jared Kushner to sell advanced arms — including F-35 stealth fighter jets — to the United Arab Emirates has caused confusion and frustration among agencies and congressional committees [...]
Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

June 19, 2020 0

The Philippine Navy officially welcomed its newest and first missile-capable frigate from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) at Alava Wharf, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Subic, Zambales on June 15, 2020. The new ship, [...]
China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

June 17, 2020 0

In a ground test in Beijing, Dr Fan Xuejun and colleagues from the Institute of Mechanics fed extremely fast, super-hot air into the engine and took the burn to the maximum for 600 seconds, according [...]
Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

February 7, 2021 0

Baykar Defense Technical Manager (CTO) Selçuk Bayraktar shared a section of the test of the engine produced locally by TEI in his post on his Twitter account and gave the good news of Bayraktar TB3 [...]

Bharat Dynamics to supply additional Akash SAM to Indian Air Force

July 26, 2021 0

Indian state-owned company Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced on 8 July that it has secured a $67 million contract for the production and supply of additional locally developed Akash medium-range, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) to the […]

Ukraine To Manufacture M4 Carbine And Drones

July 21, 2021 0

Meridian OJSC. S.P. Korolyova, a subsidiary of Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom could start assembling M4 rifles in its facility, besides manufacturing U.S.-made drones. In a statement July 13, the company said that Representatives of the U.S. […]

Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

July 20, 2021 0

Algeria appears to have acquired SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) from China, with a number seen in a convoy in the country. Two vehicles were photographed this week being transported through Algeria, Mena Defense reports. […]

UAE Parades Norinco SR-5 MLRS

July 20, 2021 0

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces revealed they are operating the Norinco SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) during a parade held in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces revealed they are […]

Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

July 18, 2021 0

In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the […]

BAE Systems Awarded $72.4 Million Contract For New M109A1 Howitzer

July 18, 2021 0

BAE Systems announced that it has won a $72.4 million U.S. Army contract to procure materials to support further production of the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and companion M992A3 ammunition carrier vehicle. As noted by the company, the M109A7 […]