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Air Platform

Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

Sikorsky-Boeing is returning to the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), located at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, in March for additional wind tunnel testing of its US Army Future Long […]

Air Platform

China tests new FL-62 wind tunnel

June 2, 2020 GDC 0

China’s new wind tunnel called FL-62, conducted its first operation last Tuesday by running a test for an undisclosed new aircraft which is likely to be a new jet fighter more advance than the J-20 […]

  • BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

    August 16, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has announced a new contract with Sweden for the delivery of advanced CV9035 MkIIIC combat vehicles, a move that will enhance Sweden’s military capabilities. The agreement includes the latest version of the CV90 [...]
  • Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

    December 29, 2020 0
    Tel Aviv (GDC) — An Israeli submarine transited the Suez Canal and is in the Red Sea, poised for possible action against Iran, the Israeli television station KAN 11 reported. The Dolphin-class submarine, typically armed with [...]
  • Ukraine shot down Russia’s IL-22M Command Post and A-50 AWACS

    January 15, 2024 0
    TWO of Vladimir Putin’s most crucial warplanes worth $350 million have been shot down in the most recent blow to the despot’s failing war in Ukraine. Russian Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky DistrictDateApril 3, 2025Ukraine [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

    July 20, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — Aircraft spotters reported two high-altitude U.S. military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flying towards the south of Taiwan on last Wednesday (July 15), with one website appearing to indicate that the aircraft flew [...]
  • Israeli LORA is the First Western Air-launched Ballistic Missile

    April 13, 2025 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries showcased a new air-launched version of its LORA quasi-ballistic missile, simply named Air LORA, in early June. Israel has developed several air-launched ballistic missiles in recent years as a growing market for [...]
  • Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

    October 9, 2025 0
    Spain is reportedly considering acquiring Turkey’s incoming fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets after shelving plans to purchase US-made F-35s in August in favor of European-built platforms. Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into Lockheed’s F-35 stealth jets

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR)

  • Europe

    Russia uses Iranian-made anti-tank Dehlavieh missiles to strike Ukrainian targets

  • Air Platform

    Bell Unveils Upgraded Stealth Helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Trials Australian E-7 Wedgetail As A Replacement For E-3 Sentry AEW&C

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia May Run Of Kalibr Cruise Missiles In January 2023 If It Continues To Mass Strike

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s mass exodus to neighbouring countries prompted junta to introduce mandatory conscription

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Americas

    USS Canberra Commissioning Ceremony Held in Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to arm Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones with bigger warheads and smarter technology

  • Americas

    US Army Seeks Potential Manufacturer of Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank.

  • Air Platform

    Germany signs contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 stealth jets

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • Europe

    Russian Buyan-M Corvette Sustained Significant Damage By Ukrainian Drone Strikes

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CASIC Supersonic CM-400AKG Air-launched Missile

  • South Asia

    US military buildup in Bangladesh’s strategic Chittagong region will strengthen Bangladesh military.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • Americas

    Turkey’s Otokar demonstrates armored vehicles in Peru defense fair

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Polish-made kamikaze ‘Warmate’ drone destroyed Russia’s Podlyot radar complex

  • Europe

    Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchased additional 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows Ukrainian Special Forces Stormed Wagner Hideouts In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia’s Elite Airborne Forces Lost More Than 50% Of Its Soldiers In The Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish TFX Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Programme

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Satellite images reveal North Korea is constructing the largest warship ever

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Started Building Type 054B Frigate With Russian Subsystem

  • Air Platform

    Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles, with one missile proving Patriot’s 100 percent efficacy.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Build Hypersonic Missiles With U.S. And UK

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Demonstrates AS9 SPH And AARV To Australian Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rockets Hit Russian Training Ground Killing Hundreds of Russian Soldiers

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