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  • [ December 7, 2025 ] Pakistan Proposes New Security Organization Involving China, Bangladesh and Pakistan. South Asia
  • [ December 7, 2025 ] Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program. Europe
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Europe

Putin tastes his own medicine as Ukraine’s SBU destroyed 40 of Putin’s prized Tu-22M, Tu-95 and A-50 Beriev AWACS

June 2, 2025 GDC 0

FOUR Russian airfields housing Putin’s nuke bombers have reportedly been blitzed in an extraordinary drone strike – wiping out at least 40 aircraft. Ukrainian security sources told the Kyiv Post a special operation – codenamed […]

C4iSR

Russia confirms that the second A-50 early warning aircraft was downed by the Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system

June 19, 2024 GDC 0

A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant for Colonel Mykola Dzyaman, commander of Ukraine’s 138th Air Defense Missile Brigade, accusing him of ordering the downing of a Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft. The incident occurred […]

C4iSR

Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine carried out drone strikes on an aircraft plant in southern Russia, reports say.  The plant is reportedly refurbishing A-50 spy planes, which play a crucial role in Russia’s operations over Ukraine.  A Ukrainian lawmaker […]

C4iSR

Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

March 10, 2024 GDC 0

Explosions resonated through the night in the Russian city of Taganrog, with the potential target being a local aviation plant specifically engaged in the repair of A-50 aircraft, Rostov Oblast governor Vasily Golubev said on […]

Europe

Nine reasons the Russian Air Force lost more than 26 Su-35, 36 Su-34 and 2 A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

February 27, 2024 GDC 0

One of the greatest surprises from the initial phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the inability of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) fighter and fighter-bomber fleets to establish air superiority or to […]

C4iSR

Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Russian Air Force’s A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

February 24, 2024 GDC 0

Incredibly, the Russian air force has lost another one of its rare Beriev A-50M/U Mainstay radar early-warning planes. Video that circulated online on Friday reportedly depicts the A-50’s burning wreckage in Krasnodar Krai, in Russia […]

Europe

Putin’s phobia: fear of flying and being poisoned, Vladimir Putin remains very anxious after Ukraine shot down IL-22 command post and Beriev A-50, IL-96-300PU presidential plane proved unreliable

February 5, 2024 GDC 0

A paranoid Vladimir Putin is now travelling in a specially-made armoured train instead of his usual Flying Kremlin plane. The Russian leader has taken to the railways as he is reportedly scared of being tracked […]

C4iSR

Ukraine shot down Russia’s IL-22M Command Post and A-50 AWACS

January 15, 2024 GDC 0

TWO of Vladimir Putin’s most crucial warplanes worth $350 million have been shot down in the most recent blow to the despot’s failing war in Ukraine. One of the Russian dictator’s $350 million spy planes […]

Europe

Russia’s aerospace forces took control of Belarusian airspace after drone attacks on aircraft

March 5, 2023 GDC 0

Russia’s aerospace forces have taken over command of the country’s air defense in a reshuffle that follows reports that saboteurs attacked an aircraft key to Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. The Belarusian opposition has touted […]

C4iSR

Belarusian Partisan Fighting With Ukrainian Troops Struck Russian A-50U AEW&C With Drones

February 28, 2023 GDC 0

Reports are emerging that Belarusian partisans reportedly carried out a successful attack on a Russian A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft while it was stationed at the Machulyshche airbase. According to the Belarusian […]

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  • Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

    June 17, 2025 0
    Israel has the upper hand in the skies over the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Israeli military has said, after Iran and Israel launched fresh strikes into the early hours of Monday. Israeli Air Force [...]
  • Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

    January 29, 2023 0
    Japan’s plan to undertake its biggest military build-up since World War Two without increasing headcount is flawed, former and serving officers told Reuters, casting doubt over the country’s efforts to deter regional rivals China and [...]
  • China Commissioned Fourth Type 055 Destroyer ‘Anshan’ With PLA Navy

    December 6, 2021 0
    China’ fourth Type 055 Destroyer (NATO reporting name: Renhai-class cruiser) was commissioned on 11 November 2021 with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy)’s North Sea Fleet. The vessel is named after Anshan, [...]
  • Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

    October 27, 2020 0
    On the first day of Euronaval 2020, the new CEO of Naval Group –Pierre-Eric Pommellet– invited the press to a conference call. It was the opportunity to exchange on the progress of naval programs in [...]
  • South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

    April 30, 2025 0
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  • Russian Knows how to increase missile ranges without considering effectiveness of radar

    April 26, 2020 0
    Russia has carried out another test of its PL-19 Nudol missile. The Nudol is an anti-ballistic missile interceptor that also functions as an anti-satellite weapon. The system ordinarily protects Moscow from missile attack but also [...]
Europe

Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

December 1, 2025 0

German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. The defense ministry is seeking approval for purchases from domestic manufacturers such as Heckler […]

Europe

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

November 28, 2025 0

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025, following the company’s complete acquisition of the system from General Dynamics in early 2024. At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, […]

Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • Air Platform

    Finland Concludes Procurement of 64 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

  • Industry

    South Korea regain number one spot in shipbuilding

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy bans smartphones and social media at naval bases

  • Middle East

    Britain suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First South Korea Designed Submarine Starts Sea Trials

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase In Crimea

  • Air Platform

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

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • Europe

    Leonardo Demonstrates swarming drones to RAF

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter Jet Completes Critical Milestone

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases twelve Alpha Jet aircraft from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army developing autonomous technology for convoy system

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions Its 69th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone Program

  • Industry

    Singaporean Defense Industries

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force To Acquire 40 Eurofighter ECRS Mk2 Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    France’s MERIO develops drone-based laser targeting system.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka-3 Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Starts Maiden Flight

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 60 Heavy-lift Chinook Helicopters For Bundeswehr

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan arm its F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo fighter jets with Hsing Feng III anti-ship missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Long-range missiles and stealth fighters, Japan Ready to fight China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Test-fires Anti-tank Missile From Arjun Tank

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Navy’s Type 31 Arrowhead 140 Frigate

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • Air Platform

    Yak-130 vs M-346: Why M-346 is an iPhone and Yak-130 is a Nokia 1100?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Satellite images reveal North Korea is constructing the largest warship ever

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Praised Australian Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

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