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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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  • Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

    December 1, 2019 0
    The Trump administration has stalled the implementation of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) on Turkey, which prohibits any nation from purchasing military hardware from Russia, North Korea and Iran. In July, Turkey [...]
  • Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

    December 23, 2025 0
    Ukrainian military intelligence says two Russian fighter aircraft were disabled during a fire at a military airfield near the city of Lipetsk overnight on Dec. 20–21, in what Kyiv describes as a sabotage operation carried [...]
  • US State Department approved the sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina

    April 22, 2024 0
    The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina. The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”DateFebruary 21, 2020Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal [...]
  • RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

    September 6, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart-class destroyers are set to undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade which will increase the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and missile defence capability. The Hobart-class will also have an [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract To Supply Three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye To French Navy

    January 9, 2022 0
    Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to manufacture and deliver three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) carrier-borne airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the French Navy. The [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Europe

    $10.3 billion worth of outdated tech, machinery and parts China supplied to Russia is certain proof that China is using the same outdated tech in its missiles, the Telegraph Reported.

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils GlobalEye AEW&C For Poland

  • South Asia

    Indian Government is likely to order more Rafale

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan delivers “DragonEye” electro-optic systems

  • Europe

    Turkey And Russia To Sign Space Cooperation Pact

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force extends A-10 Warthog attack aircraft’s service life to 2030.

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia Largest Importer Of Arms, U.S. Largest Exporter Of Arms

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine supplied air defense systems to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Leonardo Company set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Leftist Government Considers Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet as F-35 Alternative.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Shot Down Aircraft Using Marlet Anti-air Missile

  • Air Platform

    An American Billionaire Who Owns A MiG-29 Says, MiGs Aren’t Useful in Actual Combat

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Non-combat Fire.

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • Americas

    Argentina wants to be a NATO partner nation after buying F-16 jets

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon’s Shipboard Modular AN/SPY-6 Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM, report

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Military Purchases 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing awarded $3.1 billion contract to supply Harpoon and SLAM ER

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    A-Darter Air-to-air Guided Missile

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Air Platform

    Turkish MilSoft to Develop AI Powered Software for Drone Swarm

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia unveiled $36.8 billion defense budget for 2024 fiscal year

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) Sued For Money Laundering and Corruption

  • Europe

    Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu’s corruption case witness found dead

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Europe

    Making a fool of Putin’s forces, Ukraine’s decoy weapons cost Russia billions of dollars

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Firm Converted Manned Helicopter into Unmanned Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    KAI developing next-generation high-speed helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to upgrade Bradley infantry fighting vehicles Iron Fist APS

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Middle East

    First Israeli Female Pilot Takes F-35I to the Sky

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LIG Nex1 Completes Delivery Of KM-SAM To RoK Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • C4iSR

    Germany to purchase Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning radar aircraft.

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