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  • [ April 27, 2026 ] Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ April 27, 2026 ] Russian submarines targeting British submarine cables question Royal Navy’s operational capability. Europe
  • [ April 27, 2026 ] In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses. Air Platform
  • [ April 27, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed three of Russia’s ships and MiG-31 aircraft in Crimea. Europe
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Ukrainian special forces blew up Russia’s mining platform in Black Sea

February 11, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian special forces raided and then blew up a mining platform in the Black Sea that Russia was using to support its drone operations, Kyiv said on Tuesday. Russia had previously seized the mining platform […]

Europe

Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

March 15, 2023 GDC 0

When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large US surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a US diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility […]

Europe

Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

December 11, 2022 GDC 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Black Sea crisis has deepened as he has just seven ships left in his prized fleet, Ukraine has said. Ukraine’s Operational Command South, a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that […]

Europe

Ukraine Demonstrates New Warfighting Capability By Using Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUV)

November 1, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia’s Su-27 Released Missile Near RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft

October 21, 2022 GDC 0

A missile was released from a Russian aircraft near an unarmed RAF plane on a routine patrol over the Black Sea, the defence secretary has revealed. In a statement updating MPs on the war in Ukraine, […]

Europe

Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

August 21, 2022 GDC 0

A powerful explosion rocked Russia’s so-called ‘Black Sea Fleet Headquarters’ in the temporarily occupied Crimea this morning – with further strikes reported throughout the afternoon, reported Reuters. The weekend started off with a blast for […]

Europe

Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ Hit By Unknown Drones, Ukraine Denies Responsibility

August 1, 2022 GDC 0

Unidentified UAV hits Russian Black Sea Navy HQ in Sevastopol, damaging the building and wounding at least 5 personnel, on Jul 31, according to statement issued by city’s Governor. Real extent of damages and number […]

Europe

Ukrainian MiG-29 And Su-27 Escort American B1B Lancer Bomber Over Black Sea

July 13, 2022 GDC 0

Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea region, May 29, 2020. This marked the first time […]

Europe

Russian Cargo Ships Stealing Grains From Ukrainian Port

July 6, 2022 GDC 0

Early on the morning of June 30, the Russian cargo ship Zhibek Zholy left the Ukrainian port of Berdyansk, carrying 7,000 tons of grain.  The voyage was hailed by the local Moscow-appointed head of the […]

Europe

French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its air wing has started supporting NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Black Sea region following a short logistical stop in Cyprus. The French […]

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  • Australia To Invest In Long-range Weapons Systems To Counter China

    January 26, 2021 0
    Australia’s naval fleet will be fitted out with advanced guided long-range weapons to defend against maritime threats amid a regional arms race fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness throughout the Indo-Pacific. US Navy FFG(X) Frigate SpecificationDateMay 31, [...]
  • Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

    October 20, 2021 0
    The Indian Navy took delivery of its 11th P-8I Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft manufactured by American company Boeing. India’s Navy to Receive Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol AircraftDateApril 4, 2020Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune MPA Commence [...]
  • AI pilot defeats human in a VR dogfight flying F-16 fighters

    August 24, 2020 0
    An AI pilot defeated a human pilot in a clean sweep of virtual reality dogfights, with experts hailing the victory as a significant moment for artificial intelligence, sources reported. The artificial intelligence algorithm, developed by Heron Systems and flying under [...]
  • Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

    March 9, 2026 0
    Israeli Air Force pilots use Modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting medication, to maintain alertness and decision-making during long missions. This drug helps pilots stay sharp from takeoff to landing, compensating for the physiological decline in concentration and [...]
  • Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

    July 21, 2025 0
    Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram has signed a new order with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for a large-scale procurement of Arrow 3 missiles, which are designed to intercept ballistic missiles. While [...]
  • Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always lived in the shadow of the Indian intelligence agency RAW from 1975 to 2024

    August 25, 2024 0
    When the deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka by military helicopter on August 5, following weeks-long deadly protests against her government, there was little doubt about where she was headed. Bangladesh Army undergoes [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • Americas

    TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

  • Europe

    U.S. Asks Turkey To Transfer S-400 To Ukraine And Get F-35 And Patriot System

  • Americas

    M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • Defense Industry

    Kalashnikov Group Completes Delivery of Strela-10M3 Missiles to Russian Military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Shipyard Receives 12 Missile Tubes For HMS Dreadnought

  • Middle East

    Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

  • Land Platform

    Kia Motors KM250 and KM500 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV)

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Air Platform

    Russian military’s deception doctrine, known as maskirovka killed MiG-35 fighter jet program.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Block 1

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive M1 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as soon as this fall

  • Europe

    Germany sends 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Gripen E, EA-18 Growler And F-35: Why Are They Premium SEAD Platform?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NZ Army Ordered 43 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • South Asia

    Russian Missiles Don’t Work, Says Indian Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr Selected HK416A7 Rifles For German Commandos

  • South Asia

    Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and Finland Reject Her Asylum Bids

  • Middle East

    Israel, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire After 15 Months of Bloodsheds

  • Uncategorized

    Royal Thai Navy Receives Domestically Produced 155mm Howitzers.

  • Europe

    Germany’s Rheinmetall opens first joint production facility in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    “Make In India” Or “Disaster In India”: Why Indian Defense Projects delayed or cancelled?

  • Air Platform

    Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

  • C4iSR

    Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Bring Bonanza For Turkey After Capturing Complete Set Of Russian Podlet Fire Direction Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Receives Order for Situational Awareness System of RAN’s OPV

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 055 Destroyer To Be Armed With YJ-21 Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkish Roketsan Unveils Air-to-air and Ground-to-ground Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

  • Africa

    Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian Pantsir-S1 missiles in Donetsk and Luhansk region

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets Sale To Turkey

  • C4iSR

    Navantia to provide CMS for Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigates

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers firing guided munitions

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

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