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  • [ June 30, 2026 ] Russians fight each other at petrol stations after drone strikes hit Putin’s fuel supply. Europe
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] MBDA completed two successful CROSSBOW ground-launched deep strike weapons. Cruise Missiles
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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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  • South Korea showcases K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket artillery system in Saudi Arabia and UAE

    December 28, 2024 0
    The South Korean K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket artillery system, armed with a tactical ballistic missile pod, has been seen for the first time in Saudi Arabia, according to an update by South Korean defense expert [...]
  • Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

    April 16, 2023 0
    Italy will continue to back Ukraine against Russia even if this dents the Rome government’s approval ratings, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday, as polls show that military aid to Kyiv is unpopular with [...]
  • Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

    October 5, 2020 0
    A Pakistani Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jet crashed earlier today marking the fifth such crash for a PAF aircraft this year. In five crashes since  January 2020, three pilots have died in two crashes [...]
  • North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

    May 21, 2024 0
    Russia has been deploying North Korean-developed short-range ballistic missiles on the battlefields of Ukraine that are showing a remarkably high failure rate, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missilesDateJanuary [...]
  • Australia to host nuclear submarines within five years under AUKUS deal

    April 2, 2023 0
    Australia will begin regularly hosting American nuclear-powered submarines within five years as it begins a mammoth two-decade-long endeavour to establish a domestic industry capable of rolling out a new fleet of cutting-edge boats. Australia to [...]
  • Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

    October 5, 2022 0
    Turkey has trained thousands of Somali troops, mainly special forces, but has not been actively involved in the fight against al-Shabab, until now. Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery ZaluzhnyDateSeptember [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s fuel depots supplying jet fuels to Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Russia Might Run Out Of Ammo, Armored Vehicles And Shells Unless North Korea Supplies Russia With Ammo

  • Air Platform

    GE Delivers F414 Engines For South Korean KFX Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Pilot Downs Six Russian Cruise Missiles Making Amazing History

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Israeli Merkava IV Main Battle Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is belligerent and a bully, says former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Development of Hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank.

  • Americas

    President Biden Nominates First Female Officer to Head U.S. Coast Guard

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Approves Sale of 54 AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles to Singapore for $133 Million

  • Air Platform

    Italy Allocates $10.7 Billion For British-led GCAP Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves F-35 Sale To Czech Republic

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Poland Purchases 23 Batteries Of Narew And CAMM-ER Surface-to-air Missiles From MBDA Worth $12 Billion

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

  • Americas

    U.S. DoD Completes Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) Flight Tests

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia warns BAE Systems to meet Australian Job Pledges in Hunter-class Frigate Programme

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Develops Wheeled Anti-tank Vehicles

  • South Asia

    India’s Siliguri Corridor is the reason India wants the Bangladesh military paralyzed.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Carried Out First Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s F-16 Pilots Equipped With Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System And Modernised Radars, Which Russia Lacks

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Daegu-class multi-role frigates

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

  • Naval Platforms

    Hunter Class Frigates (Type 26 Global Combat Ship) of Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up Russia’s Ka-52 helicopters ammunition depot

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Test Fires C-Dome Missiles Aboard Sa’ar 6-class Corvette

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy’s New Type 054 AP Frigate Started Sea Trials In China

  • Europe

    Another Russian businessman mysteriously died with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby.

  • Naval Platforms

    Finish Navy’s Hamina-class tests fire torpedoes

  • Americas

    US Navy To Christen Warship Named After Australia’s Capital

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

  • C4iSR

    Massive blow to Putin as Russia can no longer manufacture A-50 AEW&C planes.

  • Middle East

    Assad Regime’s Fall Exposed Russian Military’s Weaknesses Ukraine Can Exploit

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    German Tornado fighter jets spotted carrying nuclear bombs at Edwards Air Force Base in California

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Air Platform

    Images show Ukraine’s kamikaze drones damaged four Su-24M and two Su-34 bombers at Morozovsk airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CNS Kaifeng Enters Service With PLA Navy

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