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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
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Ukrainian HIMARS blew up the Russian BUK air defense system

April 1, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have reported the successful destroyed a Russian BUK surface-to-air missile system in the Zaporizhzhia region, located in the southern part of the country. According to statements from the Special Operations Command, […]

Infantry Weapons

Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

April 10, 2020 GDC 0

In November 2018, Viktor Murakhovsky, a writer for the Russian publication Arsenal of the Fatherland, posted a comment regarding the performance of Russia’s Pantsir S-1 air-defense system. Read More Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed […]

  • The Raytheon PHASER Drone Killing High Energy Radar

    April 19, 2020 0
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  • Israeli Air Force Destroying More Than 150 Iranian Anti-air Missiles, Missile and Drone Factories are Blessings for Ukraine

    June 20, 2025 0
    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say they have eliminated more than 150 Iranian air defense batteries in a series of coordinated airstrikes intended to dismantle Tehran’s aerial shield and open the skies for deeper operations. [...]
  • The JMSDF Has Commissioned First Maya-class Destroyer

    March 22, 2020 0
    The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the first of two Maya (Improved Atago)-class, Aegis-equipped destroyers in a ceremony held on 19 March in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture learned GDC quoting Kosuke Takahashi. Named JS Maya (pennant [...]
  • Turkiye expects Trump Administration to withdraw sanctions against Turkiye

    May 19, 2025 0
    Turkey has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defense sector since Donald Trump became president, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. Ankara Defies Washington: Implement [...]
  • US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

    April 24, 2022 0
    Newly disclosed ‘Ghost’ drones are part of America’s latest arms package for Ukraine, the Pentagon has confirmed. U.S. Donates Switchblade Drones, Ammo, Javelin Communication Gear To Ukraine Worth $300 MillionDateApril 4, 2022U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip [...]
  • Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

    September 22, 2024 0
     According to a service official, the Australian Army seeks to use aerial drones more heavily, and a comprehensive upgrade program for all size classes is now in the pipeline. Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to buy American and European fighter jets until KAAN is combat ready.

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • Middle East

    The Elite And The Best: Israeli Special Forces Units

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • Naval Platforms

    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian T-90 tank with tiny FPV drone

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • Naval Platforms

    Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

  • Air Platform

    TAI T625 Gökbey will fly with a local engine

  • Americas

    US Air Force tests safer ejection system for new T-7A trainer jet

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Nationalist and Former FSB Igor Girkin For Criticising Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Two Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics demonstrates teaming of MQ-20 Avenger and King Air 200

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    S-400 Exposed: Russian propaganda about S-400 intercepting target at 400 km range is a lie

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) this winter

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Advanced Super Hornet Block III Aircraft to US Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Su-25 aircraft, Kh-55 and Kh-59 missiles factory in fires

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Europe

    Russia plunges into a fuel shortage crisis as cars and lorries queue for kilometers.

  • Americas

    South Korea Proposes Advanced Cooperation in Space and Defense with Canada.

  • Americas

    US Navy received final Block 2 Super Hornet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Khordad-3 Air Defense Missile system.

  • Europe

    Putin is looking for a ship scrapyard of his 40 years old smoky aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down ‘out of control’ drone over Black Sea

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Export Sixth-gen F-X/F-3 Fighter Jets to Compensate Development Costs

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing rolls out Super Hornet Block III for US Navy

  • Air Platform

    U.S. to co-fund procurement of two C-130H Hercules for Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drone knocked out Russia’s new artillery system

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives first new EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force ordered RAT 31DL Air Defense Radar System

  • Europe

    Heavy fighting continued in Russia’s Belgorod region as Ukrainian forces attempted breakthrough

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye Signs Historic Agreement with Spain to Export Hurjet Trainer Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden To Apply For NATO Membership in May

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Warship Showcases State-of-the-art Fire Powers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike destroyed Russia’s Pantsir-S1 missile system in Belgorod

  • Americas

    Boeing to expedite T-7A Red Hawk Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

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