• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] President Trump promises to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors. Americas
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] U.S. and Iran trade attacks on each other’s bases as Khamenei is buried. Middle East
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] Israel’s Aeronautics Group demonstrates simultaneous control and management of numerous Orbiter UAS platforms. Middle East
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 Dud. Air Platform
HomeXL-AUV

XL-AUV

AUV Platform

Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

April 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit under Project SEA 1200 to operate Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth autonomous platforms. Australia committed A$1.7 billion to acquire dozens of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Anduril Industries To Build XL-AUV For Royal Australian Navy

May 6, 2022 GDC 0

Defence technology company Anduril Industries and the Australian Defence Force are entering into commercial negotiations for a $100 million co-funded design, development and manufacturing program for extra large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) for the Royal […]

  • US Military Selected Barrett Multi-caliber MRAD Sniper Rifle to Replace M2010 and M107 sniper rifles

    March 1, 2020 0
    The US military’s newest sniper rifle of choice appears to be the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) bolt-action rifle, a weapon in which the Army, Marines, and special operators have all expressed interest, citing budget [...]
  • China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

    August 10, 2025 0
    A large shipment of Chinese-made armored vehicles and artillery systems has arrived in Burkina Faso. Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West AfricaDateAugust 4, 2021Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases [...]
  • Austal USA has launched the first Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel for the US Navy.

    September 5, 2025 0
    Austal USA has launched the company’s first landing craft utility (LCU) vessel built for the US Navy at its ship manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. Indonesian PT Tesco to build LCU for Indonesian NavyDateApril 16, [...]
  • U.S. Navy requests $3 billion to replenish 785 Tomahawk missiles.

    April 29, 2026 0
    The U.S. Navy has formally requested approximately $3.009 billion to procure 785 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in its Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget, as sustained combat operations against Iran continue to drain one of the [...]
  • High In Spirit And Morale: Ukrainian Pilot Dressed As Santa Fires HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Destroying Russian SAM

    January 2, 2023 0
    The video shows a fighter pilot dressed as Santa making a strike with a pair of US-integrated AGM-88 HARM air-to-surface anti-radiation missiles. Ukrainian Pilots Record Spectacular Videos Of Polish-supplied MiG-29 Firing AGM-88 HARM MissilesDateAugust 31, [...]
  • Ghost of Snake Island: Why Is The Bayraktar TB2 So Successful In Ukraine War?

    June 4, 2022 0
    You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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. […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Best Air-to-air Missiles In The World

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Middle East

    Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • C4iSR

    Saab Proposes GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

  • Europe

    Ukraine seeks deeper defense ties with Raytheon

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • Industry

    The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance, destroy 42 Russian T-72 tanks and combat vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • Europe

    New European Union Embargo Will End Russia’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Aluminum Markets

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones hit NATO member Latvia and Romania

  • Europe

    Why Is Russia Losing So Many Tanks In Ukraine?

  • C4iSR

    France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning And Control Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Kuwait Cleared To Buy 60 AIM-120 AMRAAM From Raytheon

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • Africa

    The Great Wall Of Djibouti, Chinese Naval Base In Africa

  • Middle East

    IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

  • Europe

    Putin recruited 190,000 homeless men to fight in the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

  • HMAS Toowoomba
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s warship HMAS Toowoomba heads to strait of hormuz as part of Operation Manitou

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched 9th Type 056 Corvette In 2020

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Received Final Bids For Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Is Bangladesh Military A Perfect Puppet of India?

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Stepping Up B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Testing And Production

  • Europe

    Disinformation war: Russia spent $1.9 billion in Poland to shake the confidence and unity of Ukraine’s partners, according to a report.

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashes in Kaluga

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Standard Missile-3 Worth $2 Billion

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

  • Europe

    President Alexander Lukashenko misses major state celebration, amid speculation of paralysis

  • Europe

    Germany to invest $85 billion in new warships, fighter jets, and missile acquisition program.

  • Middle East

    Earthquake or Iran conducts it’s first nuclear test as Israeli pressure mount on Islamic republic

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops satellite terminal for UAV

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!