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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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  • US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

    May 23, 2021 0
    The Skyborg leadership team conducted a successful flight test of the system at Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base last week, the Air Force announced. U.S. Air Force conducts Minuteman III nuclear missile test launch.DateMarch 7, [...]
  • Boeing Offers P-8 Poseidon MPA to Canada

    February 16, 2022 0
    With more than 140 aircraft in service, the P-8 has executed more than 400,000 mishap-free flight-hours around the globe. Militaries that operate or have selected the P-8 include the U.S. Navy, the United Kingdom’s Royal [...]
  • Indonesia increases defense budget to $10.6 billion despite coronavirus pandemic

    June 24, 2020 0
    Indonesia could be in line for a record-high expenditure of nearly $10.6 billion for fiscal year 2021 if recently submitted budgetary proposals are approved by Indonesian parliament later this year. Indonesia has proposed a strong [...]
  • India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

    December 28, 2021 0
    Bilateral visits in recent weeks which also backed India’s pitch to indigenise military production also refreshed France’s interest in the world’s second largest arms importer. The PLA Navy’s aggressive posture towards Indian Ocean countries and [...]
  • Indian ATS Arrests A HAL Employee For Supplying Aircraft Information to Pakistan

    October 11, 2020 0
    MUMBAI (GDC) — The Maharashtra ATS today arrested an employee of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) with its Ojhar unit in Nashik for allegedly supplying information on aircrafts including Tejas to his Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) handler, learned GDC [...]
  • Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

    June 6, 2022 0
    Two more Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine, reports say, adding to the string of senior military casualties suffered by the Kremlin. KGB Putin Fires Eight Generals Over Losses in UkraineDateApril 22, 2022Russia Admits [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, Scraps Conventional Submarine Project

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin’s AGM-114R Hellfire II Air-to-ground Missile

  • Europe

    U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

  • Middle East

    UAE-Isreali Peace Deal: UAE hotel group offers kosher food to influx of Israeli tourists

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief): A Band of Morons

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Contractors Must Follow Cybersecurity Guidelines:Melissa Price

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Used Polish-supplied MiG-29 To Lauch AGM-88E HARM Anti-radiation Missiles

  • Middle East

    Abraham Accords Could Unlock Saudi Arabian Defense Markets, Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis Said.

  • Europe

    Tough Life Vlad: U.S. Suspends Erectile Drug Viagra Export To Russia

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Aircraft and Helicopters Faster Than It Can Replenish, UK Intelligence Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Working on Plans to Evacuate Afghan Interpreters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops retaken north of Bakhmut days after Wagner mercenaries handed over Bakhmut to Russian army

  • Defense Industry

    Israel will invest $110 billion to develop independent arms industry.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves $675 million support package for Korean F-35A

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, MHI Partner on State of the Art Upgrades to Japan’s F-15J fleet

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • Air Platform

    Joy Ride: Israeli F-35 Pilot Grounded For Creating Sonic Boom Over Residential Area

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two South Korean Firms Battle To Win Australia’s General Purpose Frigate Contract

  • Air Platform

    Mikoyan to restart MiG-35 production without radar and targeting pod, amid Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Hanwha Wins Australian Army’s IFV Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • Africa

    Turkish Otokar Delivers Arma APC To Ugandan Army

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Newest Zhou-class Nuclear Powered Submarine Sank In The Dock In Wuhan In Series Of Embarrassment For Chinese Navy

  • Europe

    China delivers Shahed-136 copycat Sunflower-200 drones, ammunition and aircraft spare parts to Russia

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new ‘invisible’ suicide submarines set to be unleashed on Russia’s navy

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan’s Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed, 14 killed

  • Industry

    Austal to Acquire Queensland-based BSE Marine Solutions

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Europe

    Russian T-90M Proryv-3 Tank Blew Up In Inexpensive Ukraine’s Landmine

  • Americas

    Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Defense Industry

    Australian Sailors Embed Aboard To Learn About Submarine Tenders For AUKUS Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops attacking Russian positions from all directions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Naval Weapons

    Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Government Approves the Procurement of Turkish-made Hurjet trainer.

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Lands in Turkey for inspection by British and Turkish officials

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s NTV News Exposed Bangladesh Military, Defence Ministry and DGDP’s Significant Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering Scheme

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