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Air-Launched Weapons

The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

April 18, 2021 GDC 0

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter fired the longest known air-to-air “kill” shot to date in a recent test, the service said Wednesday. The fighter fired an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at […]

  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

    February 23, 2020 0
    Russia recognized the possible loss of the only aircraft carrier reported Russian newspaper Avia.Pro. The only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov currently under repair may not return to service, contrary to official statements. This is [...]
  • Ukrainian troops blew up the Russian Buk anti-air missile system using HIMARS

    January 10, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have released footage showcasing their successful strike on a Russian “BUK” surface-to-air missile system using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Ukraine’s HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Russia’s Upgraded Buk Surface-to-air [...]
  • Turkey’s STM begins construction of 500 tons submarine ‘STM500’

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  • India needs to kill Sino-flankers, Why not Gripen E AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

    August 9, 2020 0
    The Russian built Sukhoi jets are one of the most exported fighter jets in the world. However, Sweden has a jet of its own that has been dubbed as the ‘Sukhoi killer’. The Gripen E [...]
  • US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

    May 20, 2020 0
     The Trump administration has moved to block global chip supplies to blacklisted telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies, spurring fears of Chinese retaliation and hammering shares of US producers of chipmaking equipment. Huawei 5G A new [...]
  • Russian military aviation faces growing threat from Ukraine’s armed FPV drone swarms

    September 16, 2024 0
    Ilya Tumanov, a well-known figure in the Russian military aviation community and the administrator of the Fighter bomber channel, highlighted the increasing impact of Ukrainian FPV (First-Person View) drones on Russian aviation operations. Tumanov’s remarks [...]
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 […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • Americas

    BAE Systems to delay delivery of Howitzers to US Army

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force successfully launched unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese admission to the security pact

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles Hit Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Head Quarter

  • Europe

    NATO Defense Ministers Scheduled Meeting to Discuss Ukraine War

  • Africa

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Has Less Than 50 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile , Russia Can’t Make Any Missile Due To Sanction

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI Offers Attractive Packages For Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft Competition

  • Uncategorized

    North Korea’s aging fighter jets have a new weapon that looks like a Taurus cruise missile.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract To Supply Three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye To French Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-300 And Iskander Missiles Launch Spectacularly Go Wrong And Hit Its Own City Belgorod

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Plans to Buy 12 JF-17 Block III

  • Africa

    Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West Africa

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Showcases New 90KM Range M31A1 GMLRS Projectile For HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • Middle East

    So, Why did Russia send Su-57 fighter jet to Syria?

  • Air Platform

    Rostec Releases More Photos of Light Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 094 Nuclear Submarine in ‘embarrassing’ South China Sea incident

  • Americas

    Chinese-made Temu JY-27A Anti-stealth Radar, FK-3 Missile and Russian-made S-300VM Proved Duds Against Super Hornets, EA-18G and F-35 Stealth Jets in Venezuela.

  • Europe

    German Navy christened fourth K130 corvette in Hamburg

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

  • Africa

    South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Americas

    Saab Wants Shot at U.S. Air Force’s AWACS Replacement Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Why Dassault Rafale is selling hotcakes, not Gripen or Eurofighter?

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Australia to build support warehouse for Australian F-35A stealth jets

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Middle East

    The Dangers Presented by Russian and Chinese Weapons Sales to Iranian Regime

  • Americas

    US Navy Will Retrofit John F Kennedy Aircraft Carrier To Launch F-35 From Deck

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • Air Platform

    Forget the Clunky Airframe of Su-57, Su-57’s Cockpit Will Never Make It A Fifth-Gen Fighter

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