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Americas

Pentagon Orders 30,000 LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Worth $1.1 Billion.

March 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Pentagon is moving to order 30,000 one-way attack drones as part of its $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program (DDP). This follows the conclusion of “Gauntlet I,” a high-stakes combat-readiness evaluation held from 17 February […]

Loitering Munitions

Iran fumed after Chinese-made Shahed copycat SF-200 drones were intercepted by America’s Patriot missile system.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

Iran fumed after nearly all Chinese Sunflower-200 (SF-200) drones were downed by US Patriots, with one dud hitting a Dubai apartment. Evidence shows Iran using those drones—its attacks relied on homegrown Shahed models, one of […]

Loitering Munitions

U.S. Army Launched Barrages of Shahed Copycat LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Iran Destroying Military Installations.

March 1, 2026 GDC 0

The US military struck Iran on Saturday with drones resembling the kind that Russia routinely deploys against Ukrainian cities. The Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, is a one-way attack drone that looks nearly […]

Europe

Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

Danish firm Hecto Drone has introduced the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system, armed with a twin-mounted .50-caliber DCR-50 weapon system, at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany. The platform signals a shift in tactical drone design […]

Europe

Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

January 30, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine plans to make 7 million military drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said at NATO’s Operational Force Development Framework (OFDeF) conference. So far, Ukraine has roughly doubled its drone production each year, […]

Loitering Munitions

India buys Belarus-made Berkut-BM attack drones.

January 23, 2026 GDC 0

India has reportedly acquired dozens of Belarus-made Berkut-BM one-way attack drones, according to defense industry sources. The Berkut-BM is a jet-powered kamikaze drone developed by the Indela company in Belarus and designed to strike time-sensitive battlefield […]

Europe

Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

Nordic Air Defence plans winter flight tests of its Kreuger interceptor drone, followed by trials in Ukraine, according to company officials. Nordic Air Defence confirmed in an interview with Defender Media that it will flight-test […]

Europe

Serbia Unveils New Gavran 145 Kamikaze Drone Built to Decapitate Tanks.

December 16, 2025 GDC 0

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Africa

Israeli BlueBird Aero Systems has inaugurated production site in Morocco to build loitering munitions.

November 15, 2025 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries subsidiary BlueBird Aero Systems has inaugurated a production site in Morocco to build its SpyX loitering munitions. Established in Benslimane, Casablanca-Settat, the facility positions Morocco as the first country in North Africa […]

Europe

Ukraine and the UK to co-produce Octopus-100 interceptor drones.

November 6, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine and the United Kingdom are teaming up to mass-produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. This marks the first time a Ukrainian combat drone will be built in a NATO country. The Octopus-100, developed in […]

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  • Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

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    In January 2024, the Russian independent newspaper Verstka published research on corruption in the Russian Armed Forces that saw widespread bribery of commanders by their service members. Russian Navy: Underestimating the consequences of corruption and [...]
  • Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

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  • Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

    May 22, 2023 0
    Russian Pravda has reported that the latest update from British Defence Intelligence indicates that at least six Russian commanders and three Generals have been dismissed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Another 25 [...]
  • TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

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  • Putin Tastes His Own Medicine As Ukraine Gains Russian Territory

    August 8, 2024 0
    This is the moment a convoy of Ukrainian tanks rumble into Russia as Vladimir Putin’s troops put up the white flag on their own turf. Ukraine blitzed Russian forces in the Kursk region as Russian [...]
  • Dassault Aviation Resumes Delivery Of Rafale F3R To French Air Force

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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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Air Platform

    Russia shut down Mi-8/Mi-17 series helicopter production and spare parts supplies

  • Middle East

    UK sent special forces in Lebanon to support any rescue missions

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Italy’s Leonardo Wants Greater Roles in Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthog Started Destroying Iran’s Naval Capability.

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

  • Europe

    Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Europe

    New Sukhoi Su-57 Fighter Jet Crashes Again During Tests

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall win a contract to supply 225 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    T929 Atak 2 Helicopter: Turkish Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin To Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, Strengthening Position As Leading Provider Of Technologies

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • Europe

    Ukrainian UJ-22 kamikaze drones struck Russian Kh-59 anti-ship missile factory

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • Europe

    Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem Offers Poland Advanced N-WAV Armored Vehicle with Italian Hitfact Turret

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shot down Indian quadcopter in Kashmir

  • Europe

    U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

  • Europe

    Putin’s Head Of Conscripts Mobilization Suicides At His Residence

  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Asks to Join British, Italian and Japanese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Project

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Produce Eighth THAAD Battery

  • Europe

    A large number of Russian casualties related to alcohol abuse, British intelligence report

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cancels Qatari Mirage 2000 order amid corruption allegations

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide Airborne EW Systems to the German Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Shot Down Russian Su-34 and Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Psychopathic Putin Lost Astounding 1.5 Million Russians to Capture a Few Kilometres of Ukraine’s Territory in Four Years.

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Troops To Turkey For NATO Mission

  • Air Platform

    PLA Air Force Retires All J-7 Aircraft And Replaces With J-10, J-11 And J-16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-25 failed to release landing gear in mid-air and crash landed in runway

  • Air Platform

    Bulgaria Received New F-16V Block 70 Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Type 625 Anti-air Gun System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Dubai Airshow: EDGE expands Al-Tariq guidance kit capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves $280 million weapons to Taiwan

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