Global Defense Corp

Europe

TKMS signs preliminary agreement for Germany’s MEKO A-200 frigate project

German shipbuilding major TKMS has signed a preliminary agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the MEKO A-200 DEU project. As informed, the agreement serves to enable delivery [...]
Africa

U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

During a February 3 Senate hearing on North African terrorism, State Department official Robert Palladino called media reports of Algeria’s Su-57E and Su-34 deals ‘concerning’ and warned they could trigger CAATSA sanctions against major Russian [...]
Air Platform

Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

Leonardo announced at the Singapore Airshow that it has signed a Letter of Intent with PTE System Solutions Indonesia and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia to cooperate on the supply and [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s fighter jets, tanks, armoured vehicles, missiles, and radars face export challenges following reports of recurring failures by international operators.

China’s JF-17, J-10C, VT-4 main battle tank, Type 15 light tank, Z-10 attack helicopter, PHL-81 artillery, ZBL-08 infantry fighting vehicle, HQ-17AE, HQ-7A, FK-3, HQ-16, HQ-9B anti-air missile, H-200 fire control radar, Type 305A radar, JYL-1, [...]