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  • [ January 8, 2026 ] Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers. Europe
  • [ January 8, 2026 ] Israel will invest $110 billion to develop independent arms industry. Defense Industry
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Defense Industry

Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

January 11, 2021 GDC 0

China has been developing a domestic turbofan engine since late 1990s, but failed to produce a reliable turbofan engine that could power domestically produced fighters. China developed WS-10 engine and its variants WS-10A/B/C are progressing […]

Air Platform

China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

May 4, 2020 GDC 0

Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the H-20 bomber at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2020 at a time of heightened regional tension learned GDC citing South China Morning Post. The H-20 aircraft will give China the […]

  • British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Destroyed Sevastopol Shipyard In Occupied Crimea

    September 14, 2023 0
    On the night of September 13, 2023, a Russian shipyard in Sevastopol was attacked. The Ukrainian Air Force hinted that the strike was carried out by Su-24 fighter bomber. British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Hit [...]
  • Ukraine hacked the Kremlin’s secret files of all correspondences, a massive blow to Putin

    June 6, 2025 0
    Ukraine has struck another major blow to Russia’s internal operations, days after pulling off one of the most devastating covert attacks deep inside Vladimir Putin’s territory. The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s [...]
  • Australia fired its ATACMS missile for the first time

    December 4, 2023 0
    Australia has fired its first army tactical missile system (ATACMS) on a red-dirt airfield in Delamere, Northern Territory, to demonstrate the capability for the country’s northern borders. Putin’s forces face the biggest challenge as the [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Six More P-8I Neptune MPA For India

    May 3, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of six P-8I Patrol aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion.  India to acquire six P-8I Poseidon [...]
  • Russian Airborne Failed To Capture Ukraine’s Hostomel Airport

    January 29, 2025 0
    A clash of strategies, unmatched heroism, and devastating losses defined the battle for Hostomel Airport, a key engagement that shaped the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. The OSINT community WarMonitor has conducted an analysis [...]
  • Rafael Extends SPICE 250 Munition’s Range With New Turbojet Engine

    February 6, 2021 0
    At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine. Israeli Air Force struck Beirut [...]
Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defense missiles

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian volunteers convert Humvee into mobile 120mm multiple rocket launcher

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • South Asia

    India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate Remained As A Pipe-dream For Russian Air Force

  • Europe

    Wagner Mercenary Group’s Untrained Convicts Dead Bodies Are Litered In Frontline

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine takes more territory from Russia in Kursk offensive

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 162 Aircraft, Desperate Russia Reactivating Soviet-era MiG-29 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Europe

    U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    No U.S. Military Base In Thailand: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong

  • Air Platform

    Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Cruise Missiles

    Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Americas

    The President Biden would have only 12 minutes to decide nuclear launch-under-attack option

  • Europe

    US Air Force B1-B Lancer flew over black sea

  • Europe

    Pentagon explained Harpoon AShM adjustment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces coastal defense

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

  • Europe

    Another setback: Russia has pulled back forces from towns opposite Kherson, says Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves SM-6 And SM-2 For Australia

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China escalates tensions with Taiwan by sending 52 aircraft to Taiwanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Europe

    Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russian Patrol Boat in Black Sea

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Helicopters Fleet

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

  • Europe

    Biden Admin To Provide Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud launcher in Zaporozhye region

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

  • Europe

    Russians who settled in Crimea post 2014 occupation started to flee Crimea after the Ukrainian assault using sea drones and missiles

  • Europe

    Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia didn’t use precision-guided munitions in Syria?

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Border Guards Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy upgrades Tapper-class patrol boat with ASW capability

  • C4iSR

    Microsoft Supplied HoloLens To Russia’s Su-57 Production Line

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