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  • [ July 9, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed eight Russian shadow fleet tankers. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
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Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Aircraft Using Igla Shoulder Launched Missile

July 27, 2022 GDC 0

An air defense unit of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft. The command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in […]

Air Platform

Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

July 25, 2022 GDC 0

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Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

July 25, 2022 GDC 0

The newest Boeing P-8 maritime patrol, reconnaissance aircraft took to the skies over Puget Sound bringing the total number of P-8s delivered to 150. The 150th multi-mission P-8 will be operated by Air Test and Evaluation […]

Air Platform

South Korea To Buy 20 More F-35A Stealth Jets

July 25, 2022 GDC 0

A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of 20 more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North […]

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BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

July 24, 2022 GDC 0

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Poland To Buy 48 FA-50 Fighter Jets And 180 K2 Tanks From South Korea

July 23, 2022 GDC 0

The batch of 180 tanks is just the first order. More tanks will be purchased and eventually they will be produced in Poland. “…as for K2 Black Panther i.e. K2 tanks.This year, the first units […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In Kherson

July 21, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian Air Force reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 Flanker-S fighter jet over the occupied town of Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region. This is the third Su-35S downed by Ukrainian forces. A fourth Su-35S crashed in […]

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Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

July 21, 2022 GDC 0

Several factors have shelved the Indian Air Force’s plan to upgrade its Su-30 MKI fighter fleet. The factors include the war between Russia and Ukraine, international sanctions on Russia and the current policy of Make-in-India […]

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Russian Anti-air Missile Shot Down Their Own Su-34M Bomber

July 20, 2022 GDC 0

Russian air-defense troops just shot down one of the newly built warplanes involved in Russia’s wider war in Ukraine. One problem. It was a Russian warplane. A brand-new Sukhoi Su-34M fighter-bomber. Yet another piece of evidence is […]

Air Platform

Russian Untrained Pilots Crashing Aircraft To Ground

July 18, 2022 GDC 0

Desperate to avoid surface-to-air missiles in the lethal air space over Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian pilots have revived a classic tactic—flying really, really low. But the same low flying that helps pilots to dodge enemy […]

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  • Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

    July 21, 2025 0
    Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram has signed a new order with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for a large-scale procurement of Arrow 3 missiles, which are designed to intercept ballistic missiles. While [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Kerch Bridge, Oil Terminal, 4 S-400 Radar, and 2 Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Occupied Crimea.

    June 21, 2026 0
    Ukraine says it struck targets on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, including oil transport infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar region and an oil depot in occupied Kerch using long-range kamikaze drones and FP-5 cruise missiles. [...]
  • South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

    May 2, 2024 0
    Defence Minister Shin Won-sik said on Wednesday that South Korea had held talks about joining the AUKUS defence deal between the U.S., Britain, and Australia. This is only weeks after the pact said it would [...]
  • The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

    April 16, 2020 0
    The US Department of Defense (DoD) is to issue Northrop Grumman with a sole-source contract to supply Australia with two more MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) learned GDC quoting beta.sam.gov website. [...]
  • More HIMARS Pain For Putin As U.S. Sends 18 HIMARS To Ukraine

    October 22, 2022 0
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  • Russia’s MiG-31K Absent From Air Sorties After Exhausting Service Life

    February 23, 2025 0
    BBC News Russian speculates that the aircraft may have exhausted their service life, while the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman suggests Russia is stockpiling Kinzhal missiles for future strikes. Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivers Avenger Surface-to-air Missiles And Stinger MANPAD To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Americas

    Christmas in the trenches, Merry Christmas to all servicemen and servicewomen

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Europe

    Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

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    Ukraine Received Czech Republic’s RM-70 Vampire MLRS

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Africa

    U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    North Korea delivers long-range Koksan artillery systems to Russia

  • Europe

    A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

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    Russia developed Su-30SM2 with new AL-41F-1S engine

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Air Platform

    UAE Purchases 12 L15 Training Aircraft From China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Children Of Myanmar’s Military Asked Their Father To Quit Their Position

  • Air Platform

    China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption and incompetence lead to declining operational readiness of Su-30MKM, says Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu

  • Air Platform

    Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Type 625 Anti-air Gun System

  • Middle East

    Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroyed Russia’s Saturn tugboat that towed Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Americas

    President Biden authorized Ukraine to use all U.S.-made weapons to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Americas

    North Korean Fake Companies Subcontracted To US Tech Giants To Fund Kim Jong-un’s Missile Program

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan confirms fielding of new 400km range ASM-3A air-to-surface missile

  • Americas

    South Korea pitches K9 howitzer to Canadan Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

  • Europe

    Epic Fail: Putin’s Forces Are Pushed Out Of Donbas Before Russian Victory Day Parade

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

  • Europe

    Tensions heat up between Russia, Poland for the deployment of Wagner mercenaries

  • Americas

    Modernized Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Get Raytheon Guidance Systems

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kizlilelma drone passes another critical milestone

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s Indian passport is circulating on social media

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-300 missile launch spectacularly goes wrong when the missile drops straight back down and explodes on the launcher

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