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Air Platform

Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

November 3, 2022 GDC 0

Recently, Su 57’s picture has attracted everyone’s attention because it was taken very clearly, and even the details of aircraft manufacturing processes commonly used by the outside world can be seen clearly. Su 57’s invisibility […]

Europe

No Semiconductor No Su-75 Or Su-57: Russian Propaganda Vapourized In Thin Air, Amid Crippling Sanctions

September 5, 2022 GDC 0

The hype their Su-75 “Checkmate” and Su-57 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show, officials from Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau offered up bottles of a limited-edition Checkmate perfume. No fragrance, however, will mask how the Su-75 isn’t […]

Defense Industry

Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

June 25, 2022 GDC 0

In 1990, the Russian aviation industry was divided into four agencies: Ministry of Aviation Industry, Ministry of Industries, State Committee of Defense Industries and Ministry of Defense Industries. Read more Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s […]

Defense Industry

Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

On June 22, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense released a tender released for Lead-in Fighter/Trainer Aircraft; within the tender, the Malaysian air force intends to purchase a platform that combines combat training and strike aircraft. […]

Europe

Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

A Russian pilot has died on Wednesday following a crash of a MiG-29 fighter jet in the Astrakhan region in southern Russia, RIA news agency reported citing the defense ministry. “On August 18, 2021, a […]

Europe

3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near Moscow

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

United Aircraft’s prototype flight-test Ilyushin Il-112V military transport has crashed during a training flight near Moscow, apparently after suffering an in-flight engine fire, reported Moscow Times citing United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Video images circulating on […]

Air Platform

Russia’s PAK DA Bomber Is In Design Phase, report

August 19, 2021 GDC 0

The Russian aircraft industry is developing a strategic bomber-missile carrier “Perspective aviation long-range aviation complex (PAK DA)”. The construction of the first prototype is already reported, and in the near future it will be tested. […]

Africa

Algerian Air Force’s Su-30 Crashed Near Oum El Bouaghi District

August 10, 2021 GDC 0

An Algerian fighter jet has crashed on a night training exercise in the east of the North African country killing both of its crew, the defense ministry said Tuesday, January 28. An investigation has been […]

Air Platform

Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

August 1, 2021 GDC 0

The pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed one Su-30, one MiG-29 and two Mi-8 helicopters says Gen. Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, reports RIA Novosti .  Russia’s […]

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  • Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

    August 13, 2022 0
    Videos posted to social media show Russian vacationers fleeing Crimea following blasts at a military air base in the region that Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In [...]
  • Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

    October 30, 2024 0
    Israel has announced the launch date of a $500 million laser interceptor known as the Iron Beam that downs rockets and drones with light. The system is set to be operational in a year’s time [...]
  • How China Influenced Military Coup In Myanmar?

    February 2, 2021 0
    Since gaining its independence from British colonial rule in 1948, Myanmar (also known as Burma) has faced ethnic division and conflict. For decades, an array of ethnic political movements and their armed wings have sought [...]
  • Pakistan Navy Commission Second Yarmook-class Corvette

    November 16, 2020 0
    The ship is part of a two vessel order with Damen, signed by the Pakistan Ministry of Defence in 2017. Both ships are built at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. The first vessel, PNS Yarmook, joined the Pakistan Navy’s [...]
  • Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

    December 1, 2025 0
    German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tendersDateNovember [...]
  • The US Air Force Rebuild Stockpiles of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)

    April 9, 2020 0
    During Operation Inherent Resolve, the Air Force was using up Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) so quickly that they were being loaded onto combat aircraft in the Middle East a scant 24 hours after being [...]
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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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted Fourth AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Shows Off Amphibious Operations Capability

  • Europe

    Putin’s forces face the biggest challenge as the U.S. approves 300km range ATACMS missile to Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • Europe

    Top Ten Lies Vladimir Putin and His Propaganda Machine Told About The Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Europe

    Russia targets North Sea infrastructure as Netherlands discuss F-16 delivery to Ukraine, says the Dutch intelligence agency

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • Land Platform

    Bangladesh Army rushed to import Indian-made TATA MRAP vehicles to crackdown on protesters

  • Air Platform

    India Buys 16 Used Mirage 2000 Fighters From France

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu admits Russia lacks quality weapons in the Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France and Spain Signed Agreement On FCAS Fighter’s Propulsion

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Aviation Fleet Completely Inoperable , Reports Western Intelligence

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

  • Africa

    Algeria Plans to Purchase 14 Sukhoi Su-57 Fighters

  • South Asia

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  • Europe

    Blast Reported In Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Middle East

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  • Europe

    Spain Delivers 40 Leopard 2A4 Tanks And Aspide Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh is surprised to see India allow fugitive Sheikh Hasina to make public addresses.

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Land Platform

    India’s defense ministry signs $2.8 billion deal for 464 T-90MS MBT

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands Purchased Seven Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Radars

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