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  • [ February 22, 2026 ] Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction. Air Platform
  • [ February 22, 2026 ] Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber. Europe
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Air-Launched Weapons

Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

September 22, 2022 GDC 0

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is an air-launched Iskander-M ballistic missile based on weapon from the 1980s. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (Russian for Dagger) entered operational service in 2017, according to Russian statements made in 2018. It is not […]

Europe

The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

March 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

The Sputniknews reported that the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched system has been operational with RuAF. The Kinzhal is capable is able to destroy large, moving sea-based targets such as aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister […]

Europe

Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons

March 2, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Elbit Systems successfully tests new self-propelled howitzer

    August 10, 2023 0
    Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems successfully demonstrated a new self-propelled howitzer integrated onto a wheeled platform in early March 2023 at the Shivta firing range in southern Israel. Elbit Systems won $200 million contract [...]
  • Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

    January 16, 2020 0
    On January 14 2020, Australian Investment Group Gentium Solutions and Dutch ship building group, Damen Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry of Bangladesh in Dhaka with an aim [...]
  • China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

    November 8, 2025 0
    China’s latest aircraft carrier has officially entered service after extensive sea trials, according to Chinese state media, with experts saying the ship will help the world’s largest navy expand Beijing’s sphere of influence farther beyond [...]
  • The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

    January 25, 2026 0
    The United States has begun moving Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD air defense missile systems to the Middle East while redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. [...]
  • Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

    July 17, 2024 0
    Following Iran’s long-range attack against Israel in April 2023, Israel realized its need for long-range weaponry launched from aerial vectors, which are much more complex to target than ground-based infrastructure. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has [...]
  • India Excludes Su-57 From Defense Expo

    February 4, 2021 0
    Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, is gearing to build a military aircraft in a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of supporting local defense capabilities and reducing dependence on costly imports. Indian TASL To [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Tajinder Kumar becomes first RAAF officer

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish arms exports to the United States jump 56% as gun control looms

  • Europe

    France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks to repeat its drone success story for unmanned ground vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • Americas

    Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?

  • Europe

    Sweden places major artillery ammunitions orders

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Integrates Mixed Reality into Gripen Simulators

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase four Type 212CD submarines

  • Americas

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

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. Army

  • Americas

    Surging rocket motor demand drives the Pentagon to buy from upstart Ursa Major

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • Americas

    Israeli Defense Forces Received 1000 David Amored Vehicles.

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops mini rocket for micro-UAVs

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea wants U.S. nuclear technology to build its own nuclear submarines

  • Europe

    Russian Leaves Their Country to Finland, Mastercard and Visa Suspend Operations in Russia

  • Industry

    China is the world’s 2nd-biggest arms exporter, and it’s closing the gap on the US

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • Middle East

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush Hamas terrorists like ISIS

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Europe

    EU Slaps Sanctions On Russia’s Wagner Group

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi, Yakovlev and Mikoyan Design Bureau Ran Into Supply Chain Disruption Due to Sanctions

  • Americas

    The U.S. Is The Largest Arms Exporter, Who Are Buyers?

  • Naval Platforms

    China Delivers First Type 054A/P Frigate to Pakistan

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    Norwegian Coast Guard Named First Jan Mayen-class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Navy Commissions The First Taigei Class Submarine

  • Europe

    France launches future aircraft carrier design work

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Rafael Peralta, a US Navy Destroyer spotted off coast of Shanghai as PLA Navy begins 11-week exercise in Yellow Sea

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Its Global Influence Despite Having Formidable Nuclear Arsenal: India’s Chief Of Defense Staff, General Anil Chauhan

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