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Air Platform

Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

April 4, 2026 GDC 0

 A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea during a scheduled training flight due to an engine explosion, with both crew members ejecting safely and later being recovered.     The incident adds to the documented […]

Anti-ship Missile

Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

March 27, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) said March 24 that its forces destroyed a launcher from Russia’s Bastion coastal missile system in occupied Crimea during overnight strikes. The GUR said the system had been used to […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s An-26 Transport Aircraft in Crimea.

December 17, 2025 GDC 0

Russian channels are reporting that a Ukrainian drone struck an An-26 military transport aircraft at the Kacha airbase in occupied Crimea, an incident that allegedly caused casualties on the ground. The information was posted by […]

Europe

Russia lost air surveillance capability in occupied Crimea after recent Ukrainian attacks.

September 1, 2025 GDC 0

The HUR special unit Ghosts carried out another operation in Crimea, destroying several key Russian air defense and communications systems, including an S-400 complex, reports the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. […]

C4iSR

Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

March 7, 2025 GDC 0

A high-value Russian air defense radar was engulfed in flames in occupied Crimea. Footage shared online shows the burning 96L6 radar system, which supports S-300 and S-400 missile batteries, on the Yevpatoria highway’s roadside near […]

Europe

Ukraine has destroyed Russia’s Podlet radar complex in occupied Crimea

November 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Main Intelligence destroys Russian radar Podlet in occupied Crimea for $50 million. A strategic Russian radar station capable of guiding S-300 and S-400 systems costs $50 million. Ukraine’s Main Intelligence destroys Russian radar Podlet […]

Europe

Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimean air bases paved the way for F-16 to strike Crimea

July 1, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s sustained attacks against Russia’s air defenses could make occupied Crimea untenable as a military staging ground, war analysts said. In an assessment on Thursday, the Institute for the Study of War think tank said that Ukraine’s […]

Europe

CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

June 27, 2024 GDC 0

CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS missile initially published by RT News. Dramatic new footage shows the moment beachgoers in Crimea suddenly found themselves […]

Europe

Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed Russia’s space tracking and communication center in Crimea

June 24, 2024 GDC 0

Russia on Sunday said the United States had responsibility for a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian-annexed Crimea, which it said killed four people, including two children, and wounded over 100. On June 23, 2024, Ukraine […]

Anti-air Missiles

Russia deploys latest S-500 air defense systems to Crimea, Ukraine’s HUR says

June 13, 2024 GDC 0

On June 12, 2024, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that Russia had deployed its advanced S-500 air defense systems in occupied Crimea. This move comes amid ongoing military actions, with Ukrainian forces targeting […]

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    October 10, 2023 0
    Israel has vowed to lay total siege to the Gaza Strip, as its military scours the country’s south for militants, guards breaches in its border fence and pounds the impoverished, Hamas-ruled territory in the wake [...]
  • French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

    February 15, 2026 0
    French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine assembly line in India to meet the country’s requirements for local production as the French and Indian governments discuss the purchase of 114 more Rafale [...]
  • Indian Army acquires Israeli Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

    December 16, 2019 0
    India has procured the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike LR (long-range) anti-tank guided-missile (ATGM) system to meet Indian Army (IA) operational requirements. Indian Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik told parliament on 11 December [...]
  • Australia Defense Forces Validate Warfighting Capabilities in FCP20

    March 13, 2020 0
    HMA Ships Stuart, Hobart, Arunta and Sirius joined the sea phase of Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). This iteration will be the first time a Hobart Class Destroyer [...]
  • TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

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  • US Army secures $322 million for M10 Booker lite tank production

    August 28, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $322.7 million contract to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a new assault vehicle designed to enhance the capabilities of [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sent Formal Request To U.S. State Department To Purchase 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russia’s last patrol boat leaves Crimea, ending Putin’s dream of occupying Crimea forever

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: Russia has four million skilled and unskilled workers shortage

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

  • Europe

    Humiliating Defeat: Putin’s Army Withdraws From Kherson City And Surrendering Areas

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Test-fires New Coastal Defense Variant Atmaca Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Putin Suffers Devastating Blow As Ukraine Killed Two Top Ranking Airborne Commanders

  • Europe

    Russia suffered significant losses in Krasnohorivka, includes 63 BTR-82A armored vehicles, 55 T-90 tanks and 700 servicemen

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Middle East Amid Iran Tensions.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Chairman Tarique Rahman: The Original Graft King And Drug Lord Announced his Return To Politics After Surrendering His Bangladeshi Passport

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Plans To Develop Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Europe

    Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands transfer M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey To Build Three More Istanbul Class Frigates

  • Europe

    Sweden Purchases Leopard Tanks Worth $2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Commences Full-rate Production of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched biggest drone attacks in Moscow

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per year

  • Europe

    Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack Craft

  • Naval Platforms

    Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

  • Americas

    US Air Force Tests Integrated Electronic Warfare Capability of F-35 Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese MoD to Team Up with Private Company to Export Military Hardware

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

  • South Asia

    Contested Sky: Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Uncertain Future

  • AUV Platform

    Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Americas

    Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In Canada

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Chinese Spy Ballon

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Multiple Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Using Stinger Shoulder-launched Missile

  • Americas

    Pentagon Ordered 1700 Tactical ATACMS Ballistic Missiles And 700 HIMARS Launchers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing’s Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU- 31/32/38 guided air-to-surface weapon

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan to procure Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Russia Admits That It Suffered Significant Losses in Ukraine

  • Americas

    L3Harris Invests $125 million in building production facility for Trump’s Golden Dome

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Purchase Iron Dome Anti-artillery System And Spike Missiles From Israel

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

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