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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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    The last European user of the Cold War-era Mikoyan MiG-21 – Croatia – has formally withdrawn the aged type from frontline use, as it continues to transition to the Dassault Aviation Rafale. Zagreb on 30 [...]
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  • Brazil Orders Additional 36 Gripen Fighters

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    In a major shakeup of its aircraft buying plans, the Brazilian air force plans to nearly double its order of Saab Gripen fighters and cut its number of Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports roughly in half, learned GDC citing flight global media. [...]
  • Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

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    Chinese state media has issued an “extreme danger” warning to Australia after the key U.S. ally released its 2024 National Defense Strategy on Monday. Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian PilotsDateNovember 9, 2022Lack 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 […]

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  • Europe

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Americas

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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    Australia fired its ATACMS missile for the first time

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