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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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  • Ukraine just got JDAM-ER smart bombs that could change everything

    March 15, 2023 0
    The United States has finally supplied the Ukrainian Air Force with a new type of guided air-to-surface bomb that will change how Ukraine attacks invading Russian forces. Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Use Of JDAM In [...]
  • U.S. Navy Prepares for BALTOPS Baltic Sea Exercise in June

    June 1, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy announced plans on Monday for the 50th Baltic Operations, a 13-day multinational exercise in the Baltic Region, to begin on June 6. US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents SeaDateMay [...]
  • Qatar, Turkey agree to enhance defense cooperation

    November 17, 2021 0
    Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar discussed defense cooperation with his Qatari counterpart in Istanbul, the ministry said Thursday. USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And SecurityDateApril 8, 2021Libyan Army Completes Turkish Army’s TrainingDateMay 14, 2021Turkish Bayraktar [...]
  • Leaked Documents Show Russia Struggling to Manufacture Gearbox for Su-57, Su-75 and PAK DA Aircraft.

    November 21, 2025 0
    The international intelligence community InformNapalm, in cooperation with the Fenix Cyber Center, conducted a multi-level operation against the Russian company OKBM, which specializes in the production of components for strategic aviation and spacecraft. The production [...]
  • Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

    January 11, 2026 0
    Less than a week into the new year, after a meeting between Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and his Bangladeshi counterpart Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the Pakistani military announced that [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded $358 Million Contract For Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2

    October 6, 2021 0
    Raytheon has won a $358 million contract in support of the fiscal 2021-2023 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 full rate production requirements. Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block IIDateSeptember 11, 2020Royal Canadian Navy [...]
Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

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 […]

  • Defense Industry

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missile is a grave concern for South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

  • Africa

    African Lion 21: U.S. Army teams up with troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal for exercise

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia finally cancel Su-35, seek F-35 from the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Air Platform

    South Korean TFX Is On Track Despite Lack Of Financial Contributions By Indonesia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

  • Middle East

    Hamas talks about Islam, but its leaders steal billions of dollars in aid funds depriving Gazans of basics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

  • Europe

    Russian military lost 31,996 pieces of equipment in Ukraine war, but how bad Russia’s equipment losses are?

  • Air Platform

    UK interested in buying Turkish Akinci drone

  • South Asia

    Al Jazeera Investigation Exposed Bangladesh’s Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s Exclusive Property Portfolio In Dubai, London, New York, San Francisco, and New Jersey, Sheikh Hasina Knew Chowdhury’s Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Mi-35M helicopter in Kharkiv

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Accused Iran of Drone Attacks on Azerbaijani Airport.

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAF and RAAF to Sign Major Agreement on Joint Cooperation

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    French Rafale Could Fire Scalp Cruise Missiles At Ladakh Border

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • Americas

    Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Becomes More Advanced With Latest Technology

  • South Asia

    Corrupt and inept Bangladesh Army’s inaction emboldens the Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army near the Bangladesh border.

  • Europe

    Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

  • Europe

    US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Boeing Signs Drone Deal with Ukrainian Firm Antonov at Farnborough Airshow

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Elon Musk’s Starlink via third country

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Could Sell Captured A-29, C-130 and UH-60 Aircraft To China, Report

  • Europe

    Russia’s new Su-57 jet exposed as a fraud by IAF–Russia cancelled the production of the Su-57 fighter jet

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

  • Europe

    Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected of the first use of long-range GLSDB

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates Mi-17 And Mi-2 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab In The Spotlight As It Delivers Third GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System To UAE

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

  • South Asia

    India Removes Offset Clause For Government-To-Government Arms Deals

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Air Platform

    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle

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