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Air Platform

JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

November 26, 2022 GDC 0

Most of the newly acquired Chinese and Pakistan-made JF-17 fighter jets that the Myanmar regime has delivered have been grounded due to technical malfunctions, according to analysts and former Myanmar Air Force pilots who monitor […]

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 […]

Air Platform

Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

July 6, 2022 GDC 0

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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 […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi, Yakovlev and Mikoyan Design Bureau Ran Into Supply Chain Disruption Due to Sanctions

March 28, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China has a Problem, It Can’t Make Jet Engine and Marine Propulsion

March 25, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

March 13, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China Begins Delivering J-10C To Pakistan Air Force

February 17, 2022 GDC 0

The first images of a new fighter aircraft China is supplying to the Pakistan Air Force surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Rumours and reports of Pakistan being interested in the J-10, a single-engine fighter, […]

Air Platform

Indian Navy’s Deck-based MiG-29K Keeps Crashing On Land And In Sea

January 25, 2022 GDC 0

Between November 2019 and November 2020, the Indian Navy lost three of its MiG-29K fighter jets to accidents. On Nov. 26, an Indian MiG-29K crashed in the Arabian Sea after taking off from the country’s […]

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  • Russia’s artillery strikes killed 2000 Wagner mercenary soldiers

    June 24, 2023 0
    Russian leaders accused the powerful head of the Wagner mercenary group of an attempted coup on Friday after he vowed to retaliate against the country’s military command for allegedly killing thousands of his fighters. Yevgeny Prigozhin [...]
  • Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged Growler

    October 5, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of EA-18G Growler Aircraft, Related Defense Services, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $125 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered [...]
  • Indian Navy’s mishaps are as common as Russian Navy’s mishaps, INS Brahmaputra frigate caught fire and sank at the Mumbai Dockyard

    July 23, 2024 0
    Indian Navy’s INS Brahmaputra guided-missile frigate was severely damaged in a fire while undergoing refit at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard. The ship is listed severely on the port side and is currently resting on one [...]
  • A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

    May 4, 2023 0
    A massive explosion has ripped through a Russian oil storage facility after it was hit in another suspected Ukrainian kamikaze drone attack. Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil depot in Kursk regionDateFebruary 15, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • Putin’s Inner Circle Unese About Faltering Ukraine War, Plans To Remove Him From Power

    October 10, 2022 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin’s life could come to a swift end due to discontent from his inner circle, according to one former CIA operative. Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust PutinDateJuly 24, 2023Putin’s inner circle [...]
  • Massive blow to Putin as Russia can no longer manufacture A-50 AEW&C planes.

    September 21, 2025 0
    Russia’s efforts to modernise its airborne early warning and control aircraft have hit a serious setback after international sanctions, as United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) delays a decision on launching serial production of its A-50 radar [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • C4iSR

    NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes.

  • Europe

    France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • Defense Industry

    Royal Navy To Build Five More Type 26 Frigates Amid Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s high-tech stealth shortfin Barracuda can dismantle Chinese Jin-class submarine

  • Air Platform

    Russia copies Boeing X-32 and embeds it into the cold-war MiG 1.44 project to create Checkmate LCA

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

  • AUV Platform

    The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Elbit Systems Unveils Lanius Micro-suicide Drones

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Showcases F-35 Stealth Jets At Aero India 2023

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece purchases the Israeli air defense systems as part of the Achilles Shield.

  • Europe

    Russia Repositioned Its Troops Near Kyiv, Intensify Bombing in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Argentina finally signs agreement with Denmark to purchase 24 secondhand F-16 jets, ditching J-10C, Tejas, JF-17 and MiG-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar and Nigeria Ground JF-17 Blunder Fighter Jets Amid Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Issues

  • Infantry Weapons

    The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Europe

    German arms exports surged to $8.9 billions

  • Infantry Weapons

    MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Achieves Initial Operational Capability With ANKA-S Surveillance Drone.

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone hit Russia’s explosive factory hundreds of kilometers inside Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea, India and China Turned Myanmar Navy Into A Blue Water Navy

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Captured Russian Pilots Admit That RuAF Distributed Garmin GPS and Pronebo Mobile App To Navigate In Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Russian Spetsnaz special forces surrendered to Syrian rebels

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Receives First Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Approves $735 Million Arms Sale To Israel

  • Europe

    A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission Sued Ten Former Top Military Generals and Air Guard Chief

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Missile Will Be Operational In 2023

  • Europe

    The only bridge linking Belarus and Russia collapsed in Smolensk region, creating major supply problem for the Russian army

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • Americas

    Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Receives Multi-vendors Bids For $12 Billion HX Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Sweden Agrees On Multi-billion Deals To Sale Gripen Fighter Jets To Colombia And Philippines

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Middle East

    CENTCOM Video Evidence Undeniably Proves that U.S. Drones Destroyed Two Chinese-made HQ-17AE Short-Range Missiles.

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Device That Kept the Downed F-15E Navigator Alive.

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