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President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule has ended

December 8, 2024 GDC 0

Syria’s army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told Reuters, following a rapid rebel offensive that took the world […]

Middle East

Iran begins evacuating military personnel from Syria: Report

December 7, 2024 GDC 0

Iran began evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing Iranian and regional sources – a move seen as a reflection of Iran’s diminished ability to support […]

Middle East

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 […]

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  • Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

    August 1, 2020 0
    NEW DELHI (GDC) — The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic according to Times of India. While reconciling to this setback, the Indian Navy [...]
  • Royal Air Force to Use Bio-fuel for Aircrafts by 2050

    December 15, 2020 0
    Royal Air Force fighter jets could use up to 50% sustainable fuel in the future, the Defence Secretary announced on Saturday. Aircraft such as F-35s, Typhoons and Wildcat helicopters could use algae, alcohol and household waste [...]
  • Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

    March 16, 2024 0
    Greece is reconsidering the delivery of its Russian-made S-300 PMU1 and Tor-M1 surface-to-air defense missile systems to Ukraine following a Russian military strike that occurred close to its Prime Minister during a visit to Ukraine. This reassessment marks a [...]
  • Greece purchases counter-drone system from Israel.

    January 22, 2026 0
    Greece will cooperate with Israel on anti-drone systems and cybersecurity, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday after meeting his Israeli counterpart in Athens. Greece purchases the Israeli air defense systems as part of [...]
  • China deploys fifty thousand troops near Indian border

    September 12, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — China has amassed over 50,000 troops and a range of aircraft and missile systems across the Line of Actual Control but the top level of the Indian government assesses that the [...]
  • Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

    March 30, 2020 0
    Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir SkirmishDateApril 7, [...]
Infantry Weapons

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

April 28, 2026 0

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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.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • Americas

    Saab delivers Curl-Gustaf Ammunition to U.S. armed forces

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Leonardo Company to build ‘Michelangelo Dome’ missile defense system.

  • Africa

    Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Vard Marine Awarded Contract To Build Next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel For Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • Europe

    The Czech-led initiative purchased one million ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Receives First Batch Of S-400 Triumf

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in September

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. Navy’s LPD

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new multi-role armored vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • Air Platform

    Putin dodged Iranian mullahs with Yak-130 training aircraft, instead of hyped-up Su-35

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $942.9 Million Contract For Stryker Armaments

  • Air Platform

    Australia Should Upgrade F-35A Stealth Jets to TR-3 Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems to build artillery ammunition factory for undisclosed buyer

  • C4iSR

    Why Russian Air Defense Systems Are Vulnerable to Electronic Attack?

  • Air Platform

    Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and ERA to produce an integrated airspace surveillance system for the German Luftwaffe

  • Americas

    US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over stalling Sweden’s NATO bid

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Captured Unexploded Intact Chinese-made PL-15E Air-to-air Missile, A Huge Blow to China

  • Europe

    Russian Commander Asked Soldiers To Wear Civilian Clothes And Run, As Ukraine Reclaim Western Front Of Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Germany Awarded A Contract To Airbus For 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

  • Europe

    Poland Purchased Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) From South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B Predator Drones, Missiles and Support Equipment to India

  • South Asia

    A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidons fleet arrived at Scottish air base

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • Middle East

    U.S. to name Qatar as a major non-NATO ally

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases.

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • Africa

    Morocco Ordered 30 Ceasar Self-propelled Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Americas

    Secretary Antony Blinken advocating for Ukraine to be allowed to use American weapons to strike inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia could lease nuclear-powered submarines from the US, says defense minister Peter Dutton

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy captured large cache of Iranian-made missiles shipment to Hezbollah

  • Europe

    Russia paid $2 billion gold bullion to purchase Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

  • Naval Platforms

    India bought two mothballed Project 11356 warships from Russia

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