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Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

December 6, 2024 GDC 0

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The […]

Middle East

Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

December 6, 2024 GDC 0

Surprise rebel attacks in northwestern Syria might well divert some of Russia’s attention away from its grinding war in Ukraine, but will the distraction prove big enough to become a lifeline for Kyiv? Rebel insurgents, […]

Infantry Weapons

US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

December 6, 2024 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to potentially acquire over 1,000 TOW missiles at an estimated cost of $440 million. The Kingdom intends to acquire 507 TOW 2A missiles and 507 TOW […]

C4iSR

Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Bring Bonanza For Turkey After Capturing Complete Set Of Russian Podlet Fire Direction Radar

December 5, 2024 GDC 0

Russian analysts and defense experts are expressing concern over reports that an advanced Russian radar system, the 48Ya6-K1 “Podlet-K1”, has been captured by Syrian rebels. A logo that appears in the corner of the photo […]

Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran Threats, Cozying Up With Israel

December 5, 2024 GDC 0

The relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Israel has long been shaped by a delicate interplay of ideology, geopolitics, and pragmatism. While the two nations have never engaged in direct […]

Middle East

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels close in on Russia’s Khmeimim air base, Russia vacates Syrian naval base

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

Turkish-backed rebel and opposition forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are making significant territorial gains in northwestern Syria, advancing deeper into the Latakia Governorate. The advance, which began as part of a broader offensive […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

As Syrian rebels gain more ground in key government areas in northwestern Syria, an advanced locally made drone is being credited as a vital element behind the success of a lightning offensive. In just a […]

Middle East

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

December 3, 2024 GDC 0

Syria’s rebels seized most of Aleppo on Saturday as their sweeping advance ousted Russian forces from at least three military bases around the city. Opposition fighters raced through Aleppo, Hama and Idlib provinces in a […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

December 2, 2024 GDC 0

Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

December 1, 2024 GDC 0

Damascus ally Moscow responded with its first air strikes on Aleppo since 2016 as the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies pressed a lightning offensive they launched on Wednesday as a ceasefire took effect in neighbouring […]

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  • U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

    January 23, 2022 0
    The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan’s next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, US officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force’s ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei [...]
  • U.S. Navy Conducts The Biggest Maritime Exercises

    August 17, 2020 0
    The world’s largest naval drills RIMPAC, hosted by America in Hawaii, offer sailors an opportunity not only to hone their skills with friendly navies from across the world—including the chance to sink a clapped-out American [...]
  • Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

    April 21, 2026 0
    An Iranian-flagged cargo ship recently seized by U.S. forces had travelled through Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny as officials probe suspected dual-use cargo aboard the vessel. U.S. Special Forces Seized Chinese [...]
  • U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming Submarine

    October 8, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy conducted a two-missile test flight of unarmed life-extended Trident II-D5LE missiles from the USS Wyoming in the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Fla, over the weekend, according to [...]
  • Turkey’s first homegrown TFX fighter jet began taxi trials

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  • China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

    August 10, 2025 0
    A large shipment of Chinese-made armored vehicles and artillery systems has arrived in Burkina Faso. Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West AfricaDateAugust 4, 2021Ukraine to receive Bastion armored vehicles from FranceDateMay [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured Fully Operational VPK-Ural Armored Vehicles From Fleeing Russians

  • Americas

    HII awarded contract to build nine new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for U.S. Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark purchases SAMP/T surface-to-air defense missile system over Patriot missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye’s Steel Dome Will Become Full Spectrum Integrated Air Defense System.

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Europe

    No Semiconductor No Su-75 Or Su-57: Russian Propaganda Vapourized In Thin Air, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • South Asia

    Maldives purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, amid India tensions

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Europe

    Navantia’s AIP successfully performs factory acceptance tests

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First Batch Of F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Su-35 doomed: Sweden considers training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    President-elect Trump’s Strength And Unpredictability Can End The War With Russia, President Zelensky Says

  • Americas

    Trump touts weapon sales to NATO for Ukraine and threatens Russia with 100% tariffs

  • Americas

    Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K Dud, Trials Rafale M On INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt defence cooperation produces Aqrab unmanned ground vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Americas

    Raytheon demonstrates cutting-edge radar at RIMPAC

  • Land Platform

    International Armored Group Unveils 6×6 and 8×8 Armored vehicles.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver SkyRanger Air Defense System To Undiscovered Customer

  • Americas

    South Korea offers comprehensive bid to win Canada’s patrol submarine project.

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • Europe

    Demoralized Russian Troops Killed Their Commander And Surrendered To Ukrainian Army

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Europe

    The West misinterpreted Ukraine’s need to strike anywhere inside Russia not allowing Russia to regroup

  • South Asia

    16,000 people killed in former Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s last five years of rule: report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Five shipbuilders to outline their opening pitch for the Australian navy’s new $10 billion frigate project

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

  • C4iSR

    An In-depth Look at GaN Based AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SpetsTekhnoEksport developed MAGURA V5 sea drone capability of hitting warships at 830km range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    L3Harris Awarded Contract to Produce Integrated Platform Management System for Hunter-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Polish Huta Stalowa Wola Awarded Contract To Deliver Krab Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Air Platform

    Italy Purchases 24 More Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    First Sikh Women Graduated From US Military Academy

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s propaganda and disinformation campaigns about PLA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Awarded Contract to Produce VSHORAD for Romanian Army

  • Middle East

    Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia open about diplomatic relationship with Israel

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • Air Platform

    Belgium Request To Join Franco-German FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Project

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