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Europe

Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day in Avdiivka

October 19, 2023 GDC 0

Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day, Kyiv’s military said in an update on Wednesday, amid Ukraine’s grinding counteroffensive. Moscow’s forces have lost a total of 290,050 fighters since Russian President Vladimir […]

Europe

Whole of Russia will ‘panic’ when counteroffensive begins, says Ukrainian MoD

May 9, 2023 GDC 0

Success for Ukraine in its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia could spell the complete “collapse” of Vladimir Putin’s military or even the Russian economy, a senior minister in Volodymyr Zelensky’s government has said. In an interview […]

Europe

Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

May 2, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets promised by Western countries. “Frankly speaking, it would help us a lot. But we also understand that we can’t […]

Europe

Explosion rocks Russian-occupied Melitopol, amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

April 5, 2023 GDC 0

Explosions have been heard in Russian-occupied Melitopol amid growing rumours that Ukraine is laying the groundwork for a counter-offensive. Ivan Federov, the ousted Ukrainian mayor of the city, wrote on Telegram: “An explosion was just heard in […]

Europe

Putin appointed Russian staff fleeing Kherson oblast in fear of Ukrainian counteroffensive

March 6, 2023 GDC 0

The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces on Monday reported that Kremlin-installed authorities in Kherson Oblast were fleeing the region in order to escape a Ukrainian counteroffensive. In an update on Facebook, the General Staff […]

Europe

Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

October 8, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine said Thursday it had recaptured over 400 square kilometers in Kherson in less than a week, after Moscow claimed to have annexed the southern region. “The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated more than 400 […]

Europe

Russian Retreating From Northern Ukraine Exposed Russian Propaganda About Its Military Might

September 13, 2022 GDC 0

As Russian troops were retreating in north-eastern Ukraine amid a fierce counteroffensive by Kyiv, residents in Moscow were celebrating the 875th anniversary of the city’s founding. Fireworks boomed and President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a huge Ferris wheel, […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Lightning Fast Counteroffensive Forced Russian To Flee Eastern Ukraine

September 11, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces kept up their surge in the country’s east Saturday after punching through Russian defenses in a surprise counteroffensive that could prove a decisive turning point in the war. Kyiv said its military had recaptured swaths of territory in […]

Europe

Ukraine Retakes 2,500 Square Kilometers In Three Days, Russian Started Retreating In North And South

September 11, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces have retaken more than 2,500 square kilometres (965 square miles) of territory in the northeast of the country in just three days, according to the Institute for the Study of War, a think-tank. […]

  • Myanmar’s Junta Imported European Drones and Spyware to Suppress Rebels

    August 9, 2025 0
    Myanmar’s military is using advanced European technology to protect its drone fleet as it carries out brutal aerial campaigns, research suggests, prompting calls for sanctions against the junta to be tightened. Myanmar’s military, which has [...]
  • DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) Detects Unauthorized Drone Intrusions

    February 18, 2025 0
    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program has developed a system designed to counter unauthorized drone intrusions into military installations or operations. Because drones may need to be used over populated areas, the program sought a [...]
  • Russian Warship Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy’s HMS Defender

    June 24, 2021 0
    More than 20 Russian aircraft and two coastguard ships have shadowed a British warship sailing near Crimea. Moscow’s defense ministry said a patrol ship fired warning shots and a jet dropped bombs in the path [...]
  • India to arm Rafale with HAMMER precision strike missile

    July 26, 2020 0
    India is planning to also equip its new Rafale fighter jets, which already have a deadly weapons package, with the “Hammer” air-to-ground precision-guided munitions amid the ongoing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. The [...]
  • Ukraine lobbying for 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Destined For Slovakia

    October 26, 2024 0
    As Slovakia’s government wobbles over the previous Cabinet’s plan to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States, Ukrainian officials are intensifying their lobbying in Washington to secure the aircraft for their defense [...]
  • Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer Motor Sich From Chinese Skyrizon

    March 17, 2021 0
    KYIV, Ukraine (GDC) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a decree on Friday imposing sanctions on Chinese aviation firm Skyrizon, which has sought to acquire control of the Ukrainian aerospace company Motor Sich, a statement [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Test Fires Air-Launched Variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

  • Air Platform

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

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • Europe

    Russia sends the 1950s BTR-50 vehicles to the frontline, a sign Russia is running out of platforms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Proxy War Raging in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for Chinese-build Port.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into Lockheed’s F-35 stealth jets

  • South Asia

    United Nations barred Bangladesh’s DGFI, RAB, BGB, DB men from UN peacekeeping duty

  • AUV Platform

    An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy selects Naval Group’s Barracuda class submarine with Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Will Replace Yak-130 Aircraft With Aero L-39NG Advanced Jet Trainer Amid Yak-130’s Flight Control System Issues

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s thermite drones rain down flames on Russian troops hiding in trees

  • South Asia

    Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Explore

    DSEI 2021: Israeli IAI Unveils New Sea Serpent Anti-Ship Missile

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

  • South Asia

    Useless Bangladesh Army: Myanmar army fired artillery shells in Bangladesh killing fifteen Bangladeshi

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Europe

    Russian police raided Moscow night clubs, detained men for military service

  • Americas

    U.S. Wants Commitment From Australia that It Would Engage AUKUS Nuclear Submarines If A Conflict With China Breaks Out.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Director General of Border Guard Lieutenant General Mainul Islam Arrested At Airport

  • Europe

    Britain says Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut under increasingly severe pressure

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Deploys Response Group To Eastern Mediterranean To Support Israeli Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • C4iSR

    Egypt Started Negotiating with Saab to Purchase GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce counter-UAS system for the Netherlands

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Six Rafale Out Of Twelve To Croatia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China hikes defense budget to 6.8% in FY2021

  • Naval Platforms

    Ukraine to Supply Marine Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy Frigates

  • C4iSR

    Mitsubishi Electric Landed First Australian Contract To Produce Laser Surveillance For RAAF

  • Africa

    Algeria Is Third Country To Deploy S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Marine for Next- Gen Live Training Systems for Marine Corps

  • Africa

    Tunisia ordered Turkish Anka-S Drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    Australia Released 2026 Defense Industry Development Strategy Program.

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Trained Russian Pilots Crashed Six MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Since February 2022

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