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Month: August 2022

Europe

Raytheon Awarded $182 Million Contact To Produce NASAMS II For Ukraine

August 29, 2022 GDC 0

The United States Department of Defense has signed a contract with Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a division of Raytheon Technologies, for the purchase of NASAMS short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) for Ukraine. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian Navy To Trials Shipboard Neptune Anti-ship Missile

August 29, 2022 GDC 0

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Americas

U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet Receives Next-gen Electronic Attack Pod

August 29, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Slovakia Donates Its 11 MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

August 28, 2022 GDC 0

Slovakia signed a deal on Saturday under which fellow NATO states the Czech Republic and Poland will police its skies as Bratislava withdraws its Soviet-made MiG-29s from service, potentially freeing up the old jets to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

August 28, 2022 GDC 0

A military vehicle broke down outside the National Museum on Saturday, a day after a similar incident involving a tank. The Malaysian Army has apologised after a military vehicle broke down along a road in Kuala […]

Europe

Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

August 28, 2022 GDC 0

According to a tweet posted by Ciro Nappi on 25 July, 2022, the Italian DPP 2022 (multi-year Defence planning document) includes the “green light” for the Italian Army’s upgrade programme of its C1 Ariete MBT (AMV/Aggiornamento Mezza […]

Air Platform

Latvia delivers four helicopters to the Ukrainian army

August 28, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military has received military helicopters as part of military assistance from Latvia, according to the country’s Defense Minister Artis Pabriks. “The Ukrainian Air Force has just received 4 helicopters donated by Latvia,” Pabriks said. […]

Air Platform

Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

August 27, 2022 GDC 0

A Ukraine citizen who opened fire on a Russian Su-34 jet with a rifle and “destroyed” it has been awarded a medal and branded a “hero.” The State Border Service of Ukraine announced Friday that […]

Europe

Russia Pulls Out All Aircraft From Crimea Airbase After The Blast

August 27, 2022 GDC 0

Russia is pulling all of its fighter jets out of Crimea in an apparent response to recent explosions at Russian military outposts in the region, a secret NATO report seen by Insider said. Russia has […]

Europe

Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

August 27, 2022 GDC 0

Advanced Western weapons are giving Ukraine added firepower to push back Russian attacks, but the Kremlin can still call on a formidable arsenal, warns one defence expert. After being mauled by Russian attacks in Ukraine’s east, the […]

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  • Czech Army Received New Multi-role Armored Vehicles

    January 2, 2024 0
    On August 25, 2023, according to a tweet from Praisethesteph, the Czech 71st Mechanized Battalion received the first batch of new Titus Multi-Role Armored Vehicles (MRAVs). The delivery includes three KOVS (communication) version vehicles, which [...]
  • German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

    September 28, 2023 0
    In a recent video circulating on the social media platform Telegram, a German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) donated by Germany to Ukraine appears to have been hit by a missile or [...]
  • Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To Ukraine

    June 24, 2023 0
    The Portuguese Defense Ministry has announced a new military assistance package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It will include US armoured personnel carriers and howitzers. The U.S. to donate 200 M113 armored personnel carriers to [...]
  • Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

    May 14, 2024 0
    On May 13, 2024, Ukrainian forces from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade claimed to have shot down two Russian Su-25 attack aircraft using Swedish-made RBS-70 man-portable anti-air missile in the Avdiivka direction of Donetsk Oblast. [...]
  • Turkish UAV Aksungur flies 28 hours with 12 smart munitions

    September 20, 2020 0
    Aksungur, a domestically produced medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), completed a 28-hour-long flight Thursday. It was the first time the aircraft flew with a payload at an altitude [...]
  • U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthog Started Destroying Iran’s Naval Capability.

    March 23, 2026 0
    U.S. Central Command on March 15 released official imagery showing U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft refueling in flight while supporting Operation Epic Fury, a campaign CENTCOM says began on February 28. The imagery [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Approves Terma CMS For KCR-60 FAC

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Europe

    Retired Ukrainian General Predicts Ukraine Will Recapture Crimea By Early 2023

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Prime Minister Albanese, Here Is The Strategic Plan For Australian Defense Forces (ADF)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered 60 KRAB 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers From Poland

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s Upgraded J-10C Vigorous Dragon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Scrambles Fighter Jets After Myanmar Violated Its Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force successfully launched unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • Land Platform

    Russian Knows how to increase missile ranges without considering effectiveness of radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

  • Europe

    Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • Air Platform

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

  • Central Asia

    Three Brothers 2021: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Naval Platforms

    Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

  • Europe

    Putin Appoints General Valery Gerasimov As New Commander For Ukraine War, Blames Everyone Except Himself

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s CNS Shandong Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Orion drone launch site at Taganrog-Central air force base

  • Middle East

    Ukraine’s President Zelensky to visit Israel next week

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Offers Frigates And Submarines To Modernize Philippines Navy Without the Political Baggage

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Launched Major PR Campaign To Win Australia’s Frigate Contract

  • Middle East

    Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 drone

  • Air Platform

    Iran Purchases Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 Fighter Jets, IRGC Reported

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • Middle East

    UAE-Isreali Peace Deal: UAE hotel group offers kosher food to influx of Israeli tourists

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Anti-Ship Missiles from Germany

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Compare Kherson Retreat As The Worse Military Defeat In History

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Europe

    Italian Customs Seized Chinese Wing Loong II Drone Destined To Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military Junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine war: Degraded Russia’s military saved Kuril Island, Kazakstan, Moldova, Georgia, and Belarus from Putin’s ambition to invade neighbors

  • Central Asia

    Mongolian President Gives Putin History Lesson After Putin’s Historic Claim Of Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    GE To Qualify New T901-900 Turboshaft Engine For UH-60M Helicopter

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Cracks Junta’s Chinese-made Jamming Systems, Launches Ukrainian Style Kamikaze Drones At Army’s Positions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Snubs Vlad For Faltering Ukraine Invasion, Assures Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • Americas

    Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

  • C4iSR

    TSC 2000 IFF (identification friend or foe) Transponder

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

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