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Air Platform

Ukraine’s 47th army brigade downed seventh Ka-52 helicopter in a week using RBS-70 MANPAD

August 19, 2023 GDC 0

This is the incredible moment Ukraine annihilated a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD, reported Ukraine’s 47th army brigade. This is the seventh Ka-52 helicopters downed by RBS-70 MANPAD. Vladimir Putin’s prized Ka-52 […]

Air Platform

Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

August 19, 2023 GDC 0

The first MQ-9A Reaper drones have arrived at the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Leeuwarden base. Four more drones are in the queue. In 2013, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that it wanted to purchase […]

Europe

Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

August 19, 2023 GDC 0

The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The information appeared on the government website of the country. The new package will be worth $314 million and […]

Europe

Crimea Bridge Attacks: Russia’s Major Domestic Political Problem For Putin

August 19, 2023 GDC 0

As both a symbolic and strategic target for Ukraine, the 12-mile-long Kerch Bridge is posing a growing problem for Vladimir Putin. The Russian president opened structure between Crimea and the region of Krasnodar to traffic […]

Europe

Pantsir Failed Again: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Moscow Building Four Kilometers From Kremlin

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

A huge explosion rocked Moscow today after a suspected Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted a building just four kilometers from the Kremlin. Footage showed flames and a column of black smoke rising from the Moscow Expocentre […]

Air Platform

U.S. State Department approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands as soon as pilot training is completed, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, says in a letter seen […]

Air Platform

Ukraine shot down two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces shot down two of Russia’s prized Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopters early on Thursday morning using Swedish RBS-70 MANPAD, according to Ukraine’s military. This is the fourth attack helicopter downed by the Swedish RBS-70 […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS destroys Russian S-300V4 Antey Surface-to-air Missile

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to hit a Russian S-300V4 Antey surface-to-air missile system. The HIMARS system was able to strike at 70 kilometers range. The S-300V4’s real-world tracking range doesn’t quite live up […]

Americas

HII Launches Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding has announced the launch of USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 51) is a multi-mission, guided missile warship, originally commissioned in 1991. The ship conducts anti-air warfare with […]

Middle East

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivers the second MEKO A-200 class frigate to the Egyptian Navy

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

On 26 May, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) handed over the second MEKO A-200 EN frigate to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The ceremony in Bremerhaven also included the naming of the vessel. […]

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  • Desperate Russia Relocates S-300 Missiles From Syria To Ukraine

    August 31, 2022 0
    Russia shipped units of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to a Russian port near Crimea, according to an Israeli satellite imaging company, in an apparent attempt to bolster its air defences in its war with [...]
  • Ukraine Destroys Three S-400 Launchers and 96L6 Radar Using ATACMS Cluster Munitions In Donetsk

    May 25, 2024 0
    Ukraine seems to have intensified its campaign to destroy the S-400 long-range air defense system before the arrival of the F-16s, and clear the air for the fighters. Again using the US-made ATACMS (Army Tactical [...]
  • Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

    February 9, 2023 0
    The military says the Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted a drone launched from the Gaza Strip. How Iron Dome Missile Systems Protects Israeli Cities?DateMay 17, 2021Iron Dome: An Israeli Masterpiece Shielding Israel From [...]
  • South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft

    May 5, 2024 0
    Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, said on Monday that South Korea has selected the C-390 Millennium as its choice for new military transport aircraft. Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport AircraftDateApril 3, 2025Embraer begins building [...]
  • Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

    April 8, 2026 0
    On April 6, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced a new step to accelerate production of Arrow interceptors, underscoring the importance of long-range missile defense in the country’s current security posture. The decision follows [...]
  • Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

    May 26, 2020 0
    Thousands of Russian military contractors in Libya were evacuated on Monday after retreating from fighting on the capital’s front lines learned GDC citing AlJazeera. “An Antonov 32 military cargo plane landed at Bani Walid airport to resume [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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  • Middle East

    Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

  • Europe

    Stupid Russian Attached Timbers In Front Of BTR-82A APC To Protect It From Javelin

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    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

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    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • Europe

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Enforcer Shoulder-launched missiles

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to receive first Su-30SME this year

  • C4iSR

    Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy’s underwater drone Orca will play offensive role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Army Plans to purchase the Japanese Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle.

  • Europe

    France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s gift to the West: Russia now has major air defense problem after S-400, S-300, Buk and Pantsir embarrassments

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome.

  • Air Platform

    Grim Prospect of Sukhoi Design Bureau

  • Europe

    Putin is looking for a ship scrapyard of his 40 years old smoky aircraft carrier

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government sent three former DGFI Directors and Army Generals to forced retirement, and one General dismissed amid human rights violations and corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Australia Test-Fires Next-Generation ATLAS UGV Automated Turret

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Europe

    French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

  • Europe

    Export potential is the Key to arms procurement, says British ministry of defense

  • Europe

    Turkey continues to test 6×6 special ops vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic Flight Test

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, MHI Partner on State of the Art Upgrades to Japan’s F-15J fleet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroys Three S-400 Launchers and 96L6 Radar Using ATACMS Cluster Munitions In Donetsk

  • Europe

    Swiss Voters Give Thumps Up for $6.5 Billion Fighter Jet Procurement Plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine is developing a new supersonic missile, Bliskavka (“Lightning”)

  • Air Platform

    Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • C4iSR

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture an active protection system, according to a Russian defence expert.

  • Air Platform

    A spectacular Centenary Flypast Of RAAF

  • Europe

    Russia copies Ukraine in creating drone warfare forces

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin raises concerns over L3Harris-Aerojet deal

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    US Army Awarded A Contract To Buy Carl-Gustaf Shoulder-fired Weapons

  • AUV Platform

    The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

  • Defense Industry

    Eurofighter Consortium Expects 200 Additional Fighter Jets Order in 2026

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk Makes First Flight

  • Americas

    Peru to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

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    Pakistan Unveils AZB-81LR Guided Bomb For Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For JSM

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian air base housing thousands of Shahed kamikaze drones

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