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Europe

Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

April 20, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia confirms death of senior Russian naval officer in Berdyansk

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

Russian state news agency TASS confirmed on Monday that one of its senior Russian naval officers died in Ukraine. According to TASS, the captain of the Russian Navy Ropucha-II class landing ship “Ceasar Kunikov”, Capt. […]

Europe

U.S. Donates Mi-17 Helicopters, Switchblades Drones And Javelin to Ukraine Worth $800 Million

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

A new US government package to support Kyiv in its fight against Moscow’s invasion includes helicopters and loitering munitions. The $800 million package includes a range of systems, with an emphasis on mobility as well […]

Europe

Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine claims that Russia can’t build or repair tanks any more because Western sanctions deprived it of components Russia’s largest tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod, has halted production because of supply shortages, according to Ukraine’s state media […]

Air Platform

Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

Germany-based defense equipment supplier Rheinmetall is preparing to supply up to 50 used Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing the group’s CEO. DW News reports that 50 tanks […]

Europe

Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

Russia lost its eighth general since the invasion of Ukraine in the latest blow to Vladimir Putin‘s botched war.   Major General Vladimir Frolov, deputy commander of the 8th Guards Combined Arms unit, was given a […]

Americas

Naval Group Delivers Fourth OPV 87 to Argentina

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy today in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Argentine Ministry of Defence, Vice Admiral Enrique Antonio Traina, […]

Air Platform

India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

April 18, 2022 GDC 0

India has reportedly canceled a plan to buy almost 50 Russian military helicopters. The Indian Air Force has dropped a plan to purchase 48 Mi-17 V5 medium-lift choppers, as per news agency ANI. The tender […]

Europe

Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

April 18, 2022 GDC 0

Shortly after Slovakia supplied an S-300 air defense system to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia’s invasion, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď has announced his country was in talks with the Ukrainian government over […]

Air Platform

Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone Program

April 18, 2022 GDC 0

Just months after a U-turn on a French submarine contract, the Australian government is now cancelling an AUD1.3 billion ($976 million) SkyGuardian contract for armed drones.   The cancellation was revealed by defense officials during a […]

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  • Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

    October 26, 2023 0
    This was the incredible moment Ukraine blew up a $7 million Russian tank using only a $500 drone. Ukrainian drone struck Russia’s TOS-1A thermobaric artilleryDateApril 21, 2023Ukraine’s Deployed Devastating Thermobaric Munitions In FPV Drones And [...]
  • Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

    May 13, 2024 0
    The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing a new generation of the Soviet-era Mil Mi-8 helicopter. Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters [...]
  • Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

    June 21, 2021 0
    Royal Navy patrol ship is officially ready to take to the open seas after a special ceremony in Ross-shire on 19 June. Royal Navy Deploys Two OPVs in Indo-Pacific RegionDateSeptember 19, 2021HMS Severn rejoins Royal [...]
  • Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023

    July 8, 2020 0
    Australia can expect delivery of its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in 2023, and of the second and third aircraft by early 2025, Northrop Grumman Australia Chief Executive [...]
  • Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

    September 20, 2024 0
    China’s next-generation carrier-based fighter jet, informally dubbed the J-35 by military observers, has begun trial operations aboard the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) aircraft carrier, CNS Liaoning. Smoke is gushing from a Chinese J-35 fighter [...]
  • US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

    October 6, 2023 0
    Lockheed Martin, supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM).  U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming SubmarineDateOctober [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases 12 Gripen E/F 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    A single Ukrainian Kamikaze drone set a Russian oil depot in a massive blaze in western Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Strikes Killed More Than 200 Russian Soldiers In Dzharylhach

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan becomes as launch customer for Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Russia Donatea BTR-82A APC To Belarusian Army To Prepare For Invasion Through Belarus

  • Europe

    Turkey becomes armed drone exporting country

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 Successfully Jammed Russian-made S-300 SAM of Syrian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit scores order for four davits for evolved Cape-class OPVs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta detained six high-ranking army officers after surrendering towns to rebels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Penske Australia Awarded $40 Million Contract For Australian Army’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    The capabilities of the Russian S-400 are a few, says Ismail Demir

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Awarded Engine Contract For Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Defense Ministry Allocate $10.18 Billion To Acquire Western Anti-ship and Anti-radiation Missiles

  • Air Platform

    German Parliament Approves Acquisition Of 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Destroyed Russian Military Headquarter In Luhansk

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30SM crashed in Petrozavodsk due to pilot error.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Poland Purchases 23 Batteries Of Narew And CAMM-ER Surface-to-air Missiles From MBDA Worth $12 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics Delivers Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Twin Seater After 40 Years

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Iskander Ballistic Missiles Over Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • Europe

    Russia says two of its commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

  • South Asia

    MiG-35, Should Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) make the same mistake again?

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX: The Bombs And Missiles Truck Of The US Air Force

  • Americas

    L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Send $33 Million Additional Funds for Ukrainian Defense Against Russia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Allocates Funding To Purchase 100 B-21 Raider Strategic Nuclear Bomber

  • Air Platform

    Serbia, India, Egypt, Croatia, Indonesia, Qatar and Greece Received Dassault Rafale F3R Standard With The Full Complement of Modern Avionics, Sensors, AESA And Meteor BVRAAM, UAE Receives F4 Standard

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TRMotor To Develop Engines For TF-X Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Fighter Jets Strike Inside Russia For The First Time

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Selected StandardAero To Assemble BlackHawk Helicopters For British Army

  • Africa

    Serbia Received Largest Ever Arms Deal From Algeria For NORA B52 Howitzers

  • Europe

    Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force Inducts StormShroud Electronic Warfare Drone

  • Europe

    BAE Systems And IVECO To Promote Amphibious Combat Vehicle In International Markets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Europe

    Ukraine War: Russian Economy Shrinks By 4% In A Single Quarter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million.

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