Alcohol Addiction – Global Defense Corp

Battle for Russia: The Ukraine war is driving Russians to drink more alcohol, undermining society and raising rampant domestic violence

January 24, 2024 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine are driving his fellow Russians to alcohol addiction. The number of people with alcohol addiction and alcoholic psychoses has started to grow in Russia – for the first time […]

Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

November 17, 2022 0

A guest on Russian state TV had said the country was unprepared for the war that started when President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February. The rare acknowledgement came from the [...]
Russia lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A APCs and 20 artilleries in one day, reported Ukrainian MoD

July 11, 2023 0

Russian forces lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A armored personnel carriers (APCs) and 20 artillery systems on Saturday, July 8, according to Ukraine’s military. Moscow has now lost a total of 4,078 tanks, in addition [...]
Evidence Shows Polish Missile Attacks Were Russian-origin S-300 Missile Fired From Belarus, Not From Ukraine

November 17, 2022 0

According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), S-300 ranges up to 150 km. The proximity and ranges of the S-300 suggest that the missile was fired from Belarus, not from Ukrainian territory. [...]
Russian Air Force’s MiG-31K Interceptor Jet Lost Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile During Failed Launches

September 17, 2023 0

On 11 August 2023, Russia launched one of many missile strikes against Ukraine. However, not all launches were successful. A MiG-31K fighter jet lost a Kh-47M2 hypersonic missile. On that day, the MiG-31k flew with [...]
Ukraine Shot Down Su-35, Su-34 And Two Mi-8 Helicopters Using American-made NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

May 14, 2023 0

Russian news outlet Kommersant has reported that two Russian fighter jets and two military helicopters were shot down close to the Ukrainian border in Russia’s Bryansk region in what would be a stunning military operation for [...]
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, congressional report says.

September 11, 2025 0

A congressional probe found that over the past two years, the Pentagon financed hundreds of projects with Chinese universities and defense-linked institutes, including several blacklisted by Washington for ties to Beijing’s military. The report, released [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]