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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 […]

Europe

U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

June 11, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine is wielding long-range missiles against Russian targets far behind the current front lines, making frequent use of newly-supplied aid to hit Moscow’s troops, air-defense systems, aircraft and vessels. Ukrainian and Russian sources, as well […]

Europe

U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

May 1, 2024 GDC 0

Traffic on the main bridge linking the Russian mainland with annexed Crimea was temporarily halted as Moscow said Ukraine attacked the peninsula with U.S.-supplied missiles (Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS) missiles. “Vehicle traffic on […]

Europe

Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in Crimea

April 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck Russian S-400 air-defence systems in the occupied Crimean peninsula on 28 April 2024. Reports from X, formerly Twitter, indicate that Ukraine struck Russian air defenses with tactical ballistic missiles in […]

Europe

Ukraine blew up Sevastopol power substation in occupied Crimea

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

Representatives of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) blew up a power substation in the port city of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on April 2, a source in HUR confirmed to the Kyiv Independent. Local […]

Europe

ATACMS could be a game changer for Kyiv’s goal of retaking Crimea, former U.S. General Ben Hodges has said

September 18, 2023 GDC 0

The possibility that the U.S. will send to Ukraine long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) could be a game changer for Kyiv’s goal of retaking Crimea, former U.S. General Ben Hodges has said. He told […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles And Beaver Drones Destroyed $1.3 Billion S-400 Triumf SAM In Crimea

September 15, 2023 GDC 0

The Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Navy conducted another special operation in occupied Crimea on the night of September 14. Ukrainian Pravda reported citing their source, that during the operation near Yevpatoria, two […]

Europe

British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Destroyed Sevastopol Shipyard In Occupied Crimea

September 14, 2023 GDC 0

On the night of September 13, 2023, a Russian shipyard in Sevastopol was attacked. The Ukrainian Air Force hinted that the strike was carried out by Su-24 fighter bomber. Russian authorities have officially stated that […]

Europe

Ukrainian special forces landed in Crimea for covert operations

August 25, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s navy and military intelligence carried out a “special operation” overnight with units landing in Crimea, officials have said. A short and brief video posted on Thursday, along with a statement by the Defence Ministry […]

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  • Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

    April 19, 2025 0
    Switzerland faces growing public and political opposition to its F-35 fighter jet deal, prompting renewed consideration of European alternatives better aligned with its defense needs and strategic autonomy. In Switzerland, the contract for acquiring 36 [...]
  • Saab Wants Shot at U.S. Air Force’s AWACS Replacement Competition

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  • The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

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  • Turkish Anka-S drone strikes in Armenia

    September 4, 2020 0
    Turkey decided to renew the escalation of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and used its newest Anka-S reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles to strike at the territory of Armenia. The Turkish Anka-S drone strikes against [...]
  • Biden Administration Sent $9.1 Billion Worth Weapons To Ukraine Since Russian Invasion

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  • Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

    August 24, 2024 0
    On August 7, 2024, a group of Australian defence experts and think tanks, including the Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia, released a report titled “National Security and Australia’s Northern Defence.” The report [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Middle East

    Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan conducts successful training launch of ‘Fatah-II’ rocket system

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu, World First Drone Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Disabled S-400 Dud: Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile’s Command Post

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Company awarded contract to build P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli air strike

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

  • Europe

    Armenian Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed: Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cluster of Chinese coast guard vessels spotted near Russian oil rig off Vietnam

  • South Asia

    Sikorsky to deliver MH-60R to Indian Navy earlier than expected enhancing sub hunting capability to counter China

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

  • Americas

    Trump Admin Sanctioned China’s largest oil refinery tied to Iran’s shadow oil business.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

  • C4iSR

    Saab unveils a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Hanwha Wins Australian Army’s IFV Contract

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Cancels South Africa Trip Fearing Arrest Warrant From ICC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese scholar says Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is inevitable

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Purchases K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers From South Korea Worth $5.76 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Israel receives new F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Europe

    Western Analyst Worried China Learned Containerized Drone Swarms Against Taiwanese Military Bases

  • Air Platform

    RAF Received Sixth Out of Nine P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner transport plane Ilyushin Il-76 exploded during landing at Gao Airport in Mali

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started 40 Days Blitz of St Petersburg, Moscow and Crimea.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tenders

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils new domestically developed 105mm Cheetah wheeled tank

  • Middle East

    Turkey-backed Syrian rebels launched offensive and captured Russian soldiers

  • Europe

    Czech Republic delivers 89 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • C4iSR

    South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jets with AESA radar and latest avionics suite

  • Europe

    Iskandar Tactical Missiles Were Useless in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Says Armenian Prime Minister

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