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  • [ June 21, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed Kerch Bridge, Oil Terminal, 4 S-400 Radar, and 2 Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba. Americas
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio. 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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  • US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

    September 2, 2024 0
    The US Marine Corps Forces recently conducted a long-range convoy throughout the expanse of Saudi Arabia. The convoy, part of Exercise Native Fury 24, saw collaboration between US Marines and Sailors alongside Army Soldiers and [...]
  • MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

    February 18, 2020 0
    This MARTE ER firing confirmed the overall design and performance of the medium-range, lightweight missile marking a critical milestone in its development path. Compared to the first firing, which took place at the end of [...]
  • Saab receives orders for Arexis EW system for German Eurofighter Typhoon.

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  • France Delivers Eight CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

    October 4, 2022 0
    According to information published by the French Newspaper “Le Monde” website on October 1, 2022, French is ready to deliver to Ukraine six new CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers in 8×8 configuration that were planned to be delivered [...]
  • Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

    February 19, 2021 0
    Sikorsky-Boeing is returning to the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), located at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, in March for additional wind tunnel testing of its US Army Future Long [...]
  • Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

    July 10, 2023 0
    A rare Russian mobile counter-battery radar was obliterated by a Ukrainian artillery strike. Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radarDateMarch 30, 2024Ukrainian intelligence forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar in Donetsk regionDateNovember 30, 2024Ukraine Destroyed [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Ambassador To Australia Hints A ‘Special Operation’ To Reunify Taiwan With China

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran unveils new long-range Shahed-136B kamikaze drone

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Trump Administration Approves $6 Billion Arms Sale to Israel.

  • Middle East

    No Reaction From S-300: The Israeli Air Force F-16 Strikes Near Syrian S-300 Position

  • Americas

    Chinese Nationals Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips to China.

  • Middle East

    Earth Shattering Explosion In Beirut As Israeli Air Force Sent GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb 50 Meters Deep In Hezbollah Bunker

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

  • Air Platform

    Germany Denies Blocking Eurofighter Typhoon Sale To Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received the First F-35A Stealth Jets from Lockheed Martin.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Europe

    Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

  • Americas

    What is the Monroe Doctrine, which President Trump has cited over Venezuela operations.

  • Europe

    Estonia received six HIMARS artillery rockets

  • C4iSR

    Turkey to modernize its own F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets with domestic AESA radar

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Air Platform

    Greece plans to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

  • Europe

    Saab RBS15 MK4: Game Over Once Locked-in To The Target

  • Defense Industry

    Russia’s Nebo-M Radar, is it a scam or propaganda?

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics Delivers Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Twin Seater After 40 Years

  • Europe

    Russia briefly deploys T-14 Armata tanks in Ukraine then withdraw, amid engine problem

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • Europe

    Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Americas

    Russia Admits Committing World Largest Environmental Catastrophe in Antarctica

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

  • Europe

    Russian tanks and armored vehicles littered the area around the embattled town of Avdiivka

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine War: Rocketsan Started Mass Producing Guided Munitions For Drones

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Demonstrates Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Deployment Using T-600 heavy-lift Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Deploys First S-400 Battery in Punjab State

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia To Purchase Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rockets System After Purchasing FA-50M From South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Announced $9 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With India

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

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