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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
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A-10 Warthog

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force extends A-10 Warthog attack aircraft’s service life to 2030.

April 29, 2026 GDC 0

The United States Air Force will keep the A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the “Warthog,” in service until around 2030, extending the lifespan of a close air support aircraft that has been slated for retirement […]

Air Platform

Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

April 5, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has been known to circumvent international sanctions through European and Central Asian countries importing dual-use technology and military technology from North America and Europe to manufacture missiles and drones. The regime establishes short-lived entities […]

Air Platform

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

March 23, 2026 GDC 0

U.S. Central Command on March 15 released official imagery showing U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft refueling in flight while supporting Operation Epic Fury, a campaign CENTCOM says began on February 28. The imagery […]

Air Platform

Legendary A-10 Warthog Received New Wing Mounted Kits

November 26, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

August 22, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $100 million for training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S. fighter jets, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches its fifth month. The move was part of a broader $840 […]

Europe

#Buymeafighterjet: Ukrainian Pilots Launch Crowdfunding To Buy Fighter Jets

April 17, 2022 GDC 0

If you’re looking for an example of patriotism, courage and determination, look no further than Ukrainian Pilots. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amidst the war, has been requesting NATO and the USA for fighter jets without […]

Air Platform

Russian Fighter Jets and Helicopters Are Blown Out Of Sky By British-made Starstreak Missiles

April 17, 2022 GDC 0

Military experts believe footage of a Russian helicopter being blown out of the sky by a missile in Ukraine shows a British-made weapons system in action. In March, the UK government announced it may send […]

Europe

KGB Putin Suffered Another Blow, Captain Of Sunk Moskva Killed

April 16, 2022 GDC 0

VLADIMIR Putin has suffered yet another devastating loss after Ukraine claimed the captain of the doomed Moskva missile cruiser was killed during the strike in the Black Sea. Ukraine has claimed the captain of a […]

Europe

Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

April 14, 2022 GDC 0

Russia said the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was “severely” damaged Wednesday and its crew evacuated following an explosion that a Ukrainian official said was a result of a missile strike. Ukraine had upgraded Soviet-era Kh-35 anti-ship missiles […]

  • Ukraine can retake Crimea using F-16 and stand-off JASSM missiles

    June 15, 2023 0
    When President Joe Biden approved the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine from its allies and U.S. training of Ukrainian pilots, no one could say definitively when these vital aircraft would be appearing above the battlefield [...]
  • Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

    August 23, 2021 0
    TAI and NESCOM will be jointly responsible for employment, resource and technology transfer within the scope of the agreement that was inked to expand the markets for the Turkish drones, an Anadolu Agency (AA) report [...]
  • BAE Systems Received $26.7 Billion Orders In Six Months, Amid Ukraine War

    November 7, 2023 0
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  • Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

    December 18, 2025 0
    A Ukrainian drone submarine hit, or hit near, a Russian navy submarine in southern Russia on Monday. Even a near miss can badly damage a submarine, especially its internal components. Even if the sub’s hull [...]
  • Algerian Air Force To Receive Four C-130J Hercules Strategic Airlift Aircraft

    March 25, 2021 0
    According to mena defense, the Algerian air forces is about to receive first Hercules C-130J cargo planes to join air force in the closed club of African nations with Lockheed’s C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft. Turkey’s [...]
  • Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

    March 14, 2022 0
    The Pentagon says some Russian jets are avoiding Ukrainian airspace, apparently to avoid being shot done by Ukraine’s air defense systems. During a background briefing with reporters, a senior US defense official said the Pentagon [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

  • Europe

    Russian fighter plane crashed near Tver was shot down: Report

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Expands Military Cooperation With Russia, Commander-in-Chief Says

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • Defense Industry

    Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    Poland discloses details of Bayraktar TB2 deals

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-350 air defense system within the striking range of HIMARS

  • Middle East

    Israel Seized Russian-made missiles and rockets at Hezbollah possession

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

  • Ballistic Missile

    France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Troops To Turkey For NATO Mission

  • Europe

    Russian commanders refusing to follow orders to execute meat grinder assaults on Ukraine as Russia suffering massive casualties

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall delivers Skynex anti-air gun to Ukraine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Air Platform

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

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Khordad 3 anti-air missile system

  • Middle East

    Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

  • Africa

    Morocco to receive first batch of F-16V in 2021

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • Air Platform

    UAE to sale its F-16 block 60 fighters to potential buyer

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows One German Leopard Tank Took Out Column Of Putin’s T-90M Proryv Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

  • Defense Industry

    Australia selects Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Selects Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Replace Tigers

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to deliver EW suite for German Chinook helicopters

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s China-made F-7MB Fighter Jet Crashes In Bay of Bengal

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Launches 8,200 Tons Aegis Destroyer

  • Europe

    Greece Trials German-made KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Europe

    Russia lost 400 tanks and 500 supply vehicles in Avdiivka to gain a few kilometers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Rafael Peralta, a US Navy Destroyer spotted off coast of Shanghai as PLA Navy begins 11-week exercise in Yellow Sea

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Variant Fighter Jets To Latest E Standard

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Wreck Havoc In Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Volgograd

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s largest iron ore production plant

  • Europe

    Putin Claimed He Could Strike UK With A Missile To Kill Boris Johnson

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Export Surges By 12%

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Egypt Purchased Chinese J-10C Vigorous Dragon Junk Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups captured more township from Junta forces in Shan state

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

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