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Americas

USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

June 14, 2020 GDC 0

America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced. Capt. Emily Thompson, call sign “Banzai,” made headlines after she became the first female to fly the F-35A Lightning II into combat. […]

  • Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed column of Russian MT-LB armored vehicles

    December 17, 2023 0
    A Ukrainian M2A2 ‘Bradley’ infantry fighting vehicle successfully destroyed an entire column of Russian light armored vehicles near Avdiivka. New Footage Shows American-made Bradley IFV Destroying Russia’s MT-LB Armored Fighting VehiclesDateJune 3, 2024Russian Army’s BTR-82A [...]
  • Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack Craft

    May 14, 2023 0
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  • Mad Vlad planned ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, leaked FSB document

    April 5, 2023 0
    Leaked spy documents show that mad Putin wanted a “total cleansing” of Ukraine with “house-to-house terror” to subdue its people. Leaked FSB document shows mad Vlad wants to annex Belarus by 2030DateFebruary 24, 2023Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

    January 17, 2020 0
    ­­­WASHINGTON, January 15, 2020 – The State Department has approved Foreign Military Sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia to upgrade Hobart-class DDG and Hunter-class Frigate for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion.  The Defense [...]
  • Turkey Developed New YAKAMOS Hull Mounted Sonar

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  • Brazilian Military Purchases 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

    November 20, 2022 0
    The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and the Air Force. Leonardo to Deliver [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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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.

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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

  • Africa

    Turkey Launched Surprise Attacks on Russian Wagner PMC in Libya

  • Anti-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • Middle East

    Ukraine’s President Zelensky to visit Israel next week

  • C4iSR

    ELTA’s ELM-2084 4D MS-MMR Multi-Sensor Multi Mission Radar System

  • Air Platform

    Philippine wants to buy T129 but Turkey can’t get an export license

  • Central Asia

    Russia withdraws failed peacekeeping mission from Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

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    Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles

  • Middle East

    Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

  • Europe

    What Are Cluster and Vacuum Bombs? Will KGB Putin Face ICC?

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    Bangladesh Dismisses Three-Star General For Blowing The Whistle About Corruption

  • Air Platform

    German-made IRIS-T SLM shot down $50 million Su-34 fighter bombers

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    U.S. State Department Approves 30 HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Australia

  • Americas

    U.S. Sends ScanEagle Drones, Howitzers And Carl Gustaf Recoil Rifles To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing GBU-39 GPS-guided 113kg (250lb) small diameter bomb

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    Trump issues executive orders banning WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

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    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Dongfeng EQ2050 Mengshi ‘Brave Soldier’, American Humvee copycat armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Americas

    Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine

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    Australian Killed Fighting Alongside Ukrainian Troops

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • Europe

    Turkey’s STM begins construction of 500 tons submarine ‘STM500’

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Americas

    Trump Admin will unfreeze $20 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S. in exchange for Iran’s enriched Uranium stockpile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

  • Europe

    Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

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    Israeli company REGO Automotive develops new tactical all-terrain vehicle

  • Europe

    Tough Life Vlad: U.S. Suspends Erectile Drug Viagra Export To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Cruise Missiles

    Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Hit Russian Territory Due To GLONASS Guidance Error

  • Air Platform

    UAE to sale its F-16 block 60 fighters to potential buyer

  • Europe

    Turkey to Replace Ukrainian Engines With Domestic Engine In Bayraktar TB2 Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian police will investigate senior army officers for corruption and abuse of powers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian-born Australian Army Soldier Kira Korolev And Her Husband Charged With Espionage For Russia

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan unveiled Taimas 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

  • South Asia

    US military buildup in Bangladesh’s strategic Chittagong region will strengthen Bangladesh military.

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    Swedish Parliament Approves 181 Pages Defense Bill Extending Gripen And GlobalEye Aircrafts

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • C4iSR

    NATO members to purchase six GlobalEye AWACS, replacing E-7A Wedgetail.

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    UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

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    Philippines could be the first export customer of Korean KF-21 Borame

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    United States and Japan unveiled plans to strengthen security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China.

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Havelsan Developed Kamikaze Drone that Kills Enemy Drones

  • Europe

    S-300 Has No Interception Capability Against Tactical Missile

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