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Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

May 3, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine continues to degrade its Russian air defense capabilities. On 2 May, the Ukrainian Army’s Special Operations Forces shared footage of the destruction of a launcher of the BUK-M1 medium-range surface-to-air missile system. Two days […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

January 14, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

    March 26, 2024 0
    Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
  • Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

    January 16, 2022 0
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has begun production activities for the first of two next-generation U212NFS submarines for the Italian Navy. The two units will be built at the Muggiano, La Spezia, shipyard. Fincantieri cuts steel for [...]
  • South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM, report

    September 8, 2021 0
    South Korea’s locally-developed, diesel-powered 3,000-tonne submarine, named after revered independence activist Ahn Chang-ho, during its commissioning ceremony on the southern island of Geojeless. South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platformDateJuly 8, [...]
  • Philippines Received Three Batteries Of Israeli Spyder SAM Worth $141 Million

    September 3, 2021 0
    Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is supplying SPYDER, a ground-based air defense system to the Philippines worth $141 million. The Philippines selected the Israeli company to supply the much needed equipment to the Philippine Air [...]
  • Ukrainian fighter pilot says that he would sell his soul for only the Swedish-made Gripen.

    November 2, 2025 0
    Ukrainian fighter pilot says the Gripen is the only fighter in the world for which he’d sell his soul.  A Ukrainian pilot called the Gripen the only jet “for which I am ready to sell [...]
  • Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

    July 11, 2021 0
    Fincantieri Shipyard delivers the Qatar Navy’s second Musherib-class Q62 offshore patrol vessel (OPV).  Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-class OPV to QatarDateFebruary 7, 2022Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second Musherib-class OPVDateJuly 9, 2022Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class [...]
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.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    $300 commercial drone fitted with grenade destroying Russian tanks, radars, and missile complex worth millions of dollars

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Not What You Think: China, Iran Cooperation Goes Beyond Oil And Gas

  • Europe

    Germany offers new aid package of various weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk Counteroffensive

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • Americas

    President Trump is expected to abolish 1987 arms control treaty to export sophisticated drones to South Asia and the Middle East.

  • Air Platform

    IAF will place firm order of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by end of 2020

  • Europe

    Russia declares state of emergency near border as Ukrainian drone blows up Putin’s missile storage

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Gathering Intelligence From Intact Iranian Ballistic Missile That Landed In Israeli Desert

  • Air Platform

    UK purchased six H145 helicopters for training mission

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles fired at Kerch bridge

  • Europe

    Putin just fired first salvo of tariff on Chinese goods that could destroy Russian economy

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

  • South Asia

    Dirty work of Indian RAW: Deceased Bangladesh RAB officer Palash Saha was handling the controversial Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das case, in which RAW has vested interests

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • South Asia

    Timeline: MiG-29 and Frigate Procurement Graft Cases Against Prime Minister Sheik Hasina (Thief) of Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidons fleet arrived at Scottish air base

  • Europe

    Germany would not block Leopard 2 tanks delivery to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

  • Air Platform

    Tempest Partners Detailed Progress On Six-generation Tempest Fighter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace unveiled High-Power Multiple Rocket Launcher (HPMRL) system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

  • Europe

    A Russian Tu-95 Pilot Behind Strikes on Ukraine Shot Dead Inside Russia’s Engels Airbase

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Pearl Harbor Drone Attacks Exposed Putin’s Nuclear Bluff

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Erratic Behavior And Land Grabbing In Southeast Asia Could Cost Its Economy

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Lot 2 Fighter Jets Achieve Key Milestone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveiled Light New STAR-X 3D Radar For OPV

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS Alliance

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Middle East

    Iran shopping for Su-35, missile defense system amid U.S. sanctions

  • Industry

    France will Revive India’s Kaveri Engine Program If India Orders 36 More Rafale

  • Europe

    Wagner will not hesitate to kill Russian commanders, Russian commander Igor Girkin says

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