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Month: April 2024

Europe

Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

April 22, 2024 GDC 0

Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the front lines in Ukraine by the beginning of June, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky’s comment, which was made during a press conference […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

In a significant development, Ukrainian forces targeted the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in occupied Crimea with an R-360 ‘Neptune’ anti-ship missile, striking the Kommuna, a submarine salvage ship and the world’s oldest active duty […]

Americas

US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

The House passed a foreign aid package on Saturday, as well as the REPO Act, which will allow the Biden administration to confiscate billions of dollars’ worth of Russian assets sitting in U.S. banks and transfer […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

Inspired by spectacular Ukrainian hits on the Russian navy, Taiwan will order 200 automated sea drones to thwart a Chinese invasion, according to reports. The unmanned drones, laden with explosives, are capable of travelling hundreds […]

Europe

Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

Germany will supply a U.S.-made six Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a “critical time” as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy […]

Europe

Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in Ukraine’s storm shadow missile strikes

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian missile strike in occupied Luhansk last week killed Russian Colonel Pavel Kropotov, local Russian media reported on April 19. Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade, was killed in a Ukrainian strike […]

C4iSR

Israel’s drone strikes destroyed Iran’s 30N6E target engagement radar near Isfahan airport

April 20, 2024 GDC 0

Satellite imagery seen by The Times of Israel shows damage to a radar system near Iran’s Isfahan airport following reports of an alleged Israeli strike in the area overnight. Umbra synthetic aperture radar imagery acquired […]

Americas

U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

April 20, 2024 GDC 0

With rare bipartisan momentum, the US House of Representatives pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it […]

Air Platform

Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

April 20, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19. The Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Russia’s Stavropol Krai on the morning of April […]

Americas

U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

April 20, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Commerce Department is scaling back export control requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom to foster defense trade under the three countries’ AUKUS security pact, reducing licensing burdens for trade valued at more […]

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  • Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

    July 1, 2020 0
    A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar. The production of helicopters at the company’s company in Mesa (Arizona) was completed [...]
  • Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

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  • Bangladesh Reshuffles Key Army Positions At Scandal Riddle Directorate General of Defense Intelligence (DGFI) For Human Rights Violation

    October 17, 2024 0
    Two significant generals have been made lieutenant generals in a high-level reshuffle in the Bangladesh Army. Bangladesh reshuffled key Army positions to replace scandal riddled DGFI Director Major General Saiful AbedinDateJune 14, 2020Bangladesh Army (Thief) [...]
  • Ukraine’s artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s Buk-M1 air defense system

    April 26, 2024 0
    Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and an artillery unit successfully coordinated a missile strike against a Russian Buk-M1 air defense system, destroying it. The operation was carried out in response to the system preparing to launch [...]
  • Ukraine fired two Storm Shadow missiles at Kerch Bridge

    August 13, 2023 0
    Two Storm Shadow missiles have been fired at a bridge linking Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Kremlin has claimed. U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridgeDateMay 1, 2024Ukrainian ATACMS tactical [...]
  • U.S. Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production After Ukraine War Success

    November 13, 2023 0
    Raytheon, the maker of the Patriot missile system, plans to increase production of its modern air defense systems in high demand in Ukraine and Europe. The company is poised to boost Patriot production to 12 [...]
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

    Chinese Army Inducts New Armored Vehicles, Howitzers and Rocket Launchers

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Air Platform

    Germany and France cancelled the joint FCAS fighter jet project.

  • Middle East

    Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 stealth jet parts to Israel

  • Europe

    KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC Tank With Remote Turret, Expanded Firepower

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Plans To Retain Gripen C/D Beyond 2030

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Europe

    More than 1.5 million Russians are dead or injured in the Ukraine war.

  • Counter-drone System

    EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in Israeli ThirdEye Drone Detection System.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Top 100 Global Airborne Drone Manufacturers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Antidote to Russian S-400: Meet The Ultimate Weapons Delilah Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company’s M-346FA Fighter Attack Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

  • Europe

    Russia brings back thousands of Soviet-era T-72 tanks from storage for Ukraine war

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases 48 New HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Ship-killer Role.

  • Air Platform

    Israel to purchase two squadrons of F-15I and F-35I Adir advanced fighter jets.

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will build six prototype KAAN fighter jets for AESA and avionics tests

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Officials Confirmed That U.S. Sending F-16 Fighter Jets To Crash Putin In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Europe

    Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers From France

  • Naval Platforms

    Taiwan progressed with domestically designed submarine

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia on high alert after appearance of Chinese vessel CCG 4205

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine seeks U.S. authorization to produce Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to solve air defense crisis.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Denies Speculation Of Su-35 Discussion With Russia To Avoid Political Fallout With Upcoming Trump Administration

  • Americas

    President Trump gives orders to ‘obliterate’ Iran if regime assassinates him

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship caught fire

  • Air Platform

    Sweden signs a landmark deal with Ukraine to export up to 150 Gripen E/F fighter jets.

  • C4iSR

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

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    RAF Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Eurofighter’s Radar

  • Uncategorized

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Arms Export Soars Amid Middle East Conflict And Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force Put Gripen E To Extreme Tests During CRUZEX 2024

  • South Asia

    In a major strategic shift, Pakistan offers a seaport and naval base to the U.S.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    Russian Citizens Caught Smuggling Ukrainian Turboshaft Engine For Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Ka-52 and Mi-8 helicopters at forward airfield.

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

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