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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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  • Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

    December 20, 2024 0
    HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has launched the first LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking one of the first major milestones in the ship’s journey towards operational readiness. Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. [...]
  • Russia Built Military Bases In Laos And Sudan

    April 9, 2021 0
    The Russian military has begun construction of a military airbase in Laos, learned GDC citing Soha news. Russia has agreed to supply armaments to Sudan and Laos as it seeks to bolster friendly relations with [...]
  • Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

    October 16, 2024 0
    Singapore scrambled fighter planes as an approaching Air India Express passenger plane received a bomb threat. Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022DateOctober 15, 2022Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian [...]
  • Boeing Offers $3.6 Billion Economic Benefits Under ‘Make-in-India’ Initiatives If Indian Navy Buys 57 Super Hornet

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  • Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

    August 21, 2025 0
    Peace is an illusion because India is constantly at war in the shadows. Just as soldiers in uniform guard our borders, a different kind of highly trained and motivated soldiers crisscross the world in various [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks blew up PAK-DA bombers factory near Moscow

    August 10, 2023 0
    A massive mushroom cloud erupted near Moscow after a suspected drone attack on a tech plant where Putin’s PAK-DA bombers are reportedly stashed. Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Two Tu-22M Nuclear BombersDateAugust 20, 2023Ukraine’s kamikaze [...]
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 […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshis turned to Virtual Private Network (VPN) as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered DGFI to crackdown on citizens using draconian ICT law

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

  • Air Platform

    Iraq set to purchase 14 Rafale fighter jets worth $3.2 billion

  • South Asia

    India’s PM Narendra Modi Accused of Offering Ministerial Position to Female MPs in Exchange for Sex, Reported BJP Member.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump’s Executive Order to Freeze USAID Hit Hard on Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

  • South Asia

    China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Industry

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

  • Air Platform

    Electronic Warfare Killed Russian-made Weapons In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Ramps Up Missile Interceptors Production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Launched Fourth Invincible-class Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukrspecsystems develops new Shark reconnaissance drone

  • Europe

    Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

  • Europe

    Bulgaria To Purchase Eight More F-16 Block 70 Aircrafts From Lockheed Martin

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Civil War In Myanmar: Peoples Defense Force Is The Biggest Threat For Tatmadaw

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine Armed Forces received donated Shark UAS drones

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to arm Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones with bigger warheads and smarter technology

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles Against Russian Warships

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Expert Believes That Taiwan Invasion Becomes a Pipe Dream for China for Now, as Chinese-made arms are failing in Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Venezuela.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US plans to send Israel SPICE precision bombs to minimize collateral damage

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy Ship Exploded Due to Failed Mine-laying, Not Hit by Missile

  • Europe

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Upgrades Put Putin’s Black Sea Fleet in Crosshairs

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • Europe

    314,290 Dead: Russia’s Third Mass Mobilization Is Imminent As Soldier’s Families Plan To Protest

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major drone attacks on Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

  • Europe

    Estonia Latest Country To Buy HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Anti-semitic rioters stormed the airport in Russia’s Dagestan to stop flights to Israel

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers dropped GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer $19.1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine over the next few years

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Swedish Stridsvagn 122 Tanks in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Europe

    Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha and Rheinmetall Battle For $27 Billion Armored Vehicles Contracts For Australian Army

  • Europe

    Boeing Signs Drone Deal with Ukrainian Firm Antonov at Farnborough Airshow

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