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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
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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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  • CNS Fujian vs USS Ford: here’s why the USS Ford supercarrier is superior to CNS Fujian.

    November 13, 2025 0
     China’s Fujian has officially entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy, marking the nation’s transition into the era of electromagnetic launch. It is the first non-American carrier to feature an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System. [...]
  • RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

    September 24, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force has formally accepted its 30th F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from Lockheed Martin, as the nation’s fifth-generation fighter fleet and capability continues to grow, writes Stephen Kuper. Significant work is undertaken [...]
  • India’s DRDO Tests 5000KM-Range Agni-5 Nuclear Capable ICBM

    October 29, 2021 0
    India tested the DRDO developed Agni-5 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBMDateJanuary 25, 2020Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh [...]
  • Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

    October 3, 2025 0
    Ukraine expects to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets, Deputy Defense Minister Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk told the Ukrainian service of BBC News. Sweden signs a landmark deal with Ukraine to export up to 150 Gripen [...]
  • Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

    October 8, 2024 0
    On October 5, Russia suffered its first confirmed loss of the S-70 “Okhotnik” heavy combat drone in a friendly fire incident over the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine. Initial reports and footage circulated on social [...]
  • Nigeria received the first batch of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters

    November 6, 2023 0
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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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • Middle East

    Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

  • Uncategorized

    Chinese Navy Signal Jamming Commercial Jets, Including Australia’s Qantas Airways

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed more than 1,000 troops in Donetsk region, deadliest day for Russia  

  • Europe

    Video Shows How Armenian Missile Systems Were Disrupted By Electronic Attacks

  • Air Platform

    Hungary Received JAS Gripen C Fighter Jets from Saab.

  • Air Platform

    Russia killed much-hyped Su-75 Checkmate single engine aircraft amid Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Land Platform

    M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank Is More Lethal Than It’s Predecessors

  • Europe

    MBDA Carried Out First Tests Firing Of MMP Missiles

  • Americas

    Canada Demands that South Korea Build an Auto Plant in Canada for the Purchase of the KSS-III Submarine.

  • C4iSR

    Korea Aerospace Industries Completes KF-21 Boramae AESA Radar Testing.

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

  • Middle East

    Russian S-400 Watches As The Israeli Air Force Bombs Latakia Port Destroying Iranian Weapons Cache

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines intends to buy ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Air Platform

    Argentina finally signs agreement with Denmark to purchase 24 secondhand F-16 jets, ditching J-10C, Tejas, JF-17 and MiG-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Europe

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce Aster 30 Missiles For Royal Navy

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Head of Counter-intelligence Unit General Ismail Qaani Dies in Heart Attacks During Brutal Interrogation for Suspicious of Israeli Mossad Double Agent

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • South Asia

    More Than 1158 Bangladeshi Citizens Who Criticized Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Regime Suffered Enforced Disappearance

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles fired at Kerch bridge

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK and USA Formally Sign Agreement On Nuclear Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia sent three MiG-29 to Armenia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • C4iSR

    The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Asia-Pacific

    Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region in fifth successful attacks

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Shahed-136 Factory Attacked By CESSNA Light Plane Converted Into A Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

  • Europe

    A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Belgorod Oblast carrying 65 Ukrainian PoW

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK1A vs JF-17 Block II: What if Tejas MK1A face-off with JF-17 Block II at the next Kashmir skirmish?

  • South Asia

    Sacked Bangladesh Army Major General Ziaul Ahsan arrested on mass murder charge

  • Central Asia

    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • Americas

    Lockheed unveils new Sentinel A4 radar for US Army

  • Europe

    Another Ukrainian Drone Struck Oil Tanker At Kursk Airfield Deep Inside Russia

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Europe

    Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Destroyed Russian Military Headquarter In Luhansk

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