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Month: April 2021

Defense Industry

Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

According to the Italian newspaper La Republica, the Italian government is set up to soon approve the MEGA defense deal with Egypt that includes 6 Frigates including 2x confirmed FREMM Bergamini, 24 M-346 trainer jets, […]

Defense Industry

Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

Government’s actions, or perhaps better inaction, have made it quite clear that it has no interest in maintaining an effective defence force; nor any interest in retaining the defence industry. Or perhaps it does not […]

Air Platform

South Korea To Buy 20 F-35B For LPX-II Program

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

South Korea could invest approximately $2.7 billion in buying 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets, most likely the U.S.-made F-35B, for its planned aircraft carrier. Seoul wants to build a 30,000 ton-class light aircraft […]

Africa

Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

Kenya spent an average of 5.1% of its allocated defense budget on capital expenditure (CAPEX) during 2015-2019. During the forecast period the country is expected to invest around 8.6% of its defense budget on CAPEX. […]

Africa

Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

The Kenya Air Force is now operating all three of its C-27J Spartan transport aircraft it had ordered, after the third was held back in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic. The final aircraft resumed […]

C4iSR

Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

Leonardo has entered into a definitive agreement with Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l., a portfolio company controlled by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P., to purchase a 25.1% stake in […]

Europe

Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

The Pentagon announced Monday a $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, the first of its kind under the Biden administration. The package is funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a Pentagon fund whose […]

C4iSR

China’s CETC Displays KLJ-7A Radar For JF-17 Block III

April 28, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

South Korean KF-21 Will Squeeze Russian Su-57 Markets

April 27, 2021 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

April 27, 2021 GDC 0

A Ukrainian man who tried to buy parts of the S-300 air defense system (ADS) called Klystrons for $163,000 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison reported Tass news agency. The man, Alexander Marchenko […]

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  • Indonesian PT PAL Signs Contract With MBDA to Upgrade Bung Tomo Class Warship

    January 15, 2024 0
    Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has inked a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA to enhance the combat capabilities of all three frigates in the Bung Tomo class. PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate [...]
  • Russia’s manpower losses in Ukraine surpassed 800,000 troops, Russia might need to import Chinese sperm to repopulate the country

    January 8, 2025 0
    Russia’s manpower losses in Ukraine have surpassed another grim milestone as the tension between the warring countries has escalated in recent months, according to figures sourced from Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Russia’s total servicemen deaths account [...]
  • Why is F-15EX a better choice for USAF to replace F-15s?

    September 16, 2020 0
    As was previously reported by Global Defense Corp, the Air Force has decided to acquire a large number of F-15EX fighters over the next several years. The F-15EX was initially expected to replace the elderly F-15 C/D, [...]
  • India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

    August 6, 2024 0
    During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and [...]
  • Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

    January 22, 2026 0
    Germany will finance the delivery of five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine under a contract signed in December 2025, with the first systems expected to arrive in the coming weeks, Rheinmetall announced Monday. [...]
  • KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

    May 23, 2022 0
    President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power is fading, and he has to take regular breaks for medical treatment, according to former British spy Christopher Steele.  Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak MissileDateApril [...]
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

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed Russian singer and 125 marines at concert

  • Europe

    Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

  • Europe

    Elderly Russians setting army’s recruitment centers on fire

  • Europe

    Russia has captured 265,000 hectares of Dutch-owned farmlands in Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy commissions two new Type 054 A/P frigates

  • Counter-drone System

    Spanish company TRC delivers Cervus anti-drone system to the Spanish army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Deploys Nuclear Capable B-52 Bombers In Australia

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Defense Industry

    Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone swarms in Russian air bases destroyed ten aircraft and damaged eight aircraft, including Su-34, Su-35 and Be-200 amphibious aircraft

  • Middle East

    Russia and Iran want a prolonged war in the Middle East as Israeli death toll rises to 2,500

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Europe

    Putin’s FSB setup explosive charge aboard Wagner chief’s plane killing Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Dhruv Helicopter came under the warning fire from the Chinese military

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • Middle East

    Iran has agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of framework agreement.

  • South Asia

    Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine Buys Eight P-50U FAC From Babcock Worth $1.9 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveiled American MQ-9 Reaper Copycat KVD002 Drone

  • Americas

    Saab Started Production of Gripen F For Brazilian Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Transfers Cyclone-class Patrol Ships to Philippine Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Could Strike Deep Inside Bangladesh Using SY-400 SRBM

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy inducts Yarmook-class corvette

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Upgrades Put Putin’s Black Sea Fleet in Crosshairs

  • Cruise Missiles

    France and the UK authorize the use of Storm Shadow/Scalp Cruise Missiles Deep Inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

  • Air Platform

    Thailand’s Defense Minister Recommends Saab Gripen Over F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Americas

    Britain will send warship to Guyana amid tensions with Venezuela

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched two rockets into space in a wartime rocket test.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian Pilots

  • Defense Industry

    No More Ice Cream, Turkey Rejects Second Batch Of S-400 Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Middle East

    An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is potentially imminent

  • Air Platform

    Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

  • Europe

    Video Shows How Armenian Missile Systems Were Disrupted By Electronic Attacks

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

  • Air Platform

    Revolutionary: Saab Manufactures 3D Printed Parts For Gripen Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia to Receive F-16V Block 70 FighterJets in 2024

  • Europe

    Putin dismisses General Sergei Surovikin from his position as the head of Russian aerospace forces

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received more TRML-4D AESA radars from Germany

  • Americas

    Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium for AUKUS alliance

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes killed Russian navy’s deputy commander Mikhail Gudkov

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s U212 NFS Submarine Project Reaches New Milestone

  • Europe

    Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

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