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Month: May 2022

Air Platform

In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

May 23, 2022 GDC 0

Israeli F-16I fighter jets are fitted with Rafael Skyshield advanced jamming POD that deceived Russian S-400 and S-300 surface-to-air missiles since Russia deployed its missile system in Syria. Russian forces opened fire on Israeli jets […]

Air Platform

AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

May 23, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has contracted California-based unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturer AeroVironment to supply the tube-launched loitering munition to Ukraine. The award, announced by the Department of Defense (DoD) on 6 May, covers hardware production of […]

Europe

Russia’s Tanks and Armored Vehicles Are Useless in Actual Combat, Expert Opinion

May 23, 2022 GDC 0

Russian tanks with their tops blown off are just the latest sign that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t going to plan. Hundreds of Russian tanks are thought to have been destroyed since Moscow launched its […]

Europe

KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

May 23, 2022 GDC 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.  “Our understanding is that there’s increasing disarray in the Kremlin […]

Air Platform

Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Is Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions On Russia

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Pakistan Air Force is heavily dependent upon the JF-17 fighter jet whose Block-III version’s production in Pakistan was announced last week. The Block III version will feature an AESA radar, a targeting pod, and electronic […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Commencing today, HMAS Creswell and the waters of Jervis Bay will be the scene of a simulated, next generation naval battlespace – Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 (AW22). This Royal Australian Navy (RAN) led Exercise will […]

Europe

KGB Putin Risks Losing Russia’s Export Markets As Russian Navy And Air Force Completely Failed In Ukraine War

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Dubbed one of the most powerful on the globe, the Russian Navy and Air Force have already seen major setbacks in Ukraine – its Black Sea neighbor that barely has a navy but destroyed Russian […]

Americas

Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab said on Thursday that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for M3A1 multi-role weapon systems. According to a press release from Saab, the U.S. Army MAAWS […]

South Asia

Bangladesh Trapped In Chinese, Indian and Russian Debt, Heading Towards Sri Lanka Style Bankruptcy

May 21, 2022 GDC 0

Sri Lanka has been mired in economic turmoil over the past few months. The country is battling severe shortages of essential items and running out of petrol, medicines, and foreign reserves amid an acute balance […]

Europe

Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

May 21, 2022 GDC 0

Russia will cut off natural gas to Finland after the Nordic country that applied for NATO membership this week refused President Vladimir Putin’s demand to pay in rubles, the Finnish state-owned energy company said Friday, the latest escalation […]

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  • Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

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  • Malaysian Army Purchases Turkish-made Tactical Armored Vehicles

    August 14, 2025 0
    Turkish land vehicle manufacturer Katmerciler will sign an agreement with Malaysia for its light tactical vehicle “Eren” 4×4 during this week’s International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, the company announced. Kenya purchased Turkish-made [...]
  • Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

    August 21, 2020 0
    Supported by Sweden, Saab partnered with Brazillian Embraer and manufactured Gripen E fighters in Brazil for the Brazilian Air Force. The Saab Group will produce up to 72 Gripen E/F for Brazil. The current contract [...]
  • Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit Russia’s Svetlyak-class patrol vessel in the Sea of Azov.

    June 5, 2026 0
    On June 3, 2026, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces targeted the RFS Boykiy, a 2,200-ton Steregushchiy-class corvette in maintenance at Kronstadt’s Veleshchynskyi Dry Dock. The 414th Brigade, called ‘Magyar’s Birds,’ released footage showing the strike at [...]
  • Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

    August 28, 2025 0
    In an interview with Dagens Industri (DI), Saab’s chief executive, Micael Johansson, confirmed that the company is engaged in discussions with the Philippines regarding the Gripen multirole fighter. He noted during the interview that while [...]
  • Indian Prime Minister Adolf Modi’s anti-Chinese unilateral India-only neighbourhood policy responsible for the ouster of pro-Modi Sheikh Hasina

    August 24, 2024 0
    The recent resignation of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a key ally of India, has raised concerns about the future of New Delhi’s “Neighbourhood First” foreign policy and a possible shift in the balance of [...]
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-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Awarded Contract To Provide Smart Munition Release System For Morocco, Jordan And Bahrain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Turkish-made Long-range Artillery Rocket

  • Air Platform

    Should the U.S. send 42 A-10 Warthog to Ukraine instead of a boneyard?

  • Americas

    U.S.-supplied NASAMS Proved 100% Success Rate Intercepting Russian Cruise Missiles In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    US State Dept Approves Weapons Sale To UAE, Saudi Arabia And Jordan

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases M72 MK2 Enhanced Capability Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Race In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Europe

    Slovakia Sent Modernized T-72M To Ukraine In Return Of Leopard Tanks

  • Industry

    Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

  • Europe

    Captured Russia’s V2U kamikaze drone exposed Russia’s use of American and Japanese microchips

  • Europe

    Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Bans Arms Export To Myanmar Junta

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes Avdiivka near the eastern city of Donetsk Oblast

  • Africa

    Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

  • Europe

    Thanks to Turkish F-16, only four fighters remained in service with Armenia

  • Americas

    Two Ukrainian pilots are in the U.S. for training assessment on F-16 fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Shipyard will build 24 landing craft medium for Australian Army

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base In Donetsk Killing 1500 Troops

  • C4iSR

    Philippines plans to purchase Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Iran fired land-attack cruise missile at U.S. base in Iraq

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

  • Europe

    Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

  • Air Platform

    Germany will be a strong partner for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, Leonardo CEO said.

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    France to finance Rafale F5 development alone after UAE co-funding talks collapsed.

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Sends 25 EA-18G Growler EW Aircraft to Boneyard

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 Destroyer Starts SPY-6 Radar Testing

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Middle East

    Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington Post

  • Europe

    Poland Received New Armored Vehicles For Its Army

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. State Department Approves Six More P-8I Neptune MPA For India

  • Middle East

    Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania Handed Over Crowd-funded Turkish-made TB2 Drones To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Sends Warships To South China Sea To Stop Chinese Fishing Flotilla Entering Its EEZ

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    China plans to develop a new amphibious assault ship dubbed type 076 LHD

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Killed More Than Dozens High-ranking Russian Army Officers

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