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  • [ July 29, 2026 ] US-Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Bushehr Airport, Oil Terminal and Planes. Middle East
  • [ July 29, 2026 ] Moroccan Navy Buys Dutch Drone Boats for Submarine Defense and Minehunting. Africa
  • [ July 29, 2026 ] Dassault Aviation and Airbus are courting Saab to help build a sixth-generation fighter jet. Air Platform
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Air Platform

Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

November 19, 2025 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force has refused to ground Tejas aircraft despite serious flaws. While the indigenous Tejas jet flew over Dubai, it was an international embarrassment that cannot be understated. Hydraulic fluid and engine oil […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia briefly deploys T-14 Armata tanks in Ukraine then withdraw, amid engine problem

July 26, 2023 GDC 0

Several advanced Russian tanks have been deployed by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine, before being withdrawn, it has been reported. Engine Problems According to Russian state media outlet TASS, the tank has had issues with […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Russia’s failure prompted China to head hunt globally to teach them air combat tactics and manoeuvres

June 28, 2023 GDC 0

China has long had a reputation for stealing technology. Now it has gone a step further by copying Western air combat tactics and manoeuvres — or rather, paying Westerners to teach them those tactics. Chinese […]

Europe

Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

April 2, 2023 GDC 0

When the T-14 Armata tank was sensationally unveiled at the 9 May Victory Day parade in 2015, it embarrassingly broke down in front of thousands of onlookers during rehearsals.  This proved an augury.  Seven years […]

Air Platform

Egypt And Algeria Received 1980s MiG-29 Airframes, Because MiG-35 Was Propaganda Jet

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

Russia’s MiG-35 is currently being viewed as an increasingly hard to sell combat jet, not only to the domestic military, but also to export customers. The only known series-production order for the classic MiG-35 fighter, […]

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 […]

Air Platform

Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

October 1, 2022 GDC 0

Almost seven months into the Ukraine war, Russia’s MiG-35 has been no show in combat. Russia used its Soviet-era Su-25, Su-24, Su-27, Su-30SM and Su-35S, but not the over-hyped MiG-35. The MiG-35 “Fulcrum-F” is a […]

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 […]

Europe

Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

July 27, 2022 GDC 0

In the face of significant Russian losses in Ukraine from the late spring of 2022, one of the most notable new classes of weapons system supplied to the Ukrainian Military by its NATO allies has […]

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  • Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

    June 23, 2021 0
    Members of a Serbian Army Battalion equipped with the newly introduced T-72B1MS White Eagle tanks are conducting tactical and live-fire drills at the Pešter and Pasuljanske livade ranges as part of the Lightning Strike 2021 joint exercise. [...]
  • Ukraine shot down two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

    August 18, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces shot down two of Russia’s prized Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopters early on Thursday morning using Swedish RBS-70 MANPAD, according to Ukraine’s military. This is the fourth attack helicopter downed by the Swedish RBS-70 [...]
  • Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

    January 31, 2024 0
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  • Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

    November 15, 2025 0
    The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $3.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Germany for 173 SM‑6 Block I missiles and 577 SM‑2 Block IIIC missiles to equip the German Navy’s future F127 air [...]
  • Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

    July 13, 2023 0
    The German government said in a weekly update on June 21 that it had delivered a Patriot air defense system with missiles to Ukraine. German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense systemDateJanuary 8, [...]
  • Israeli space-age weapons of Azerbaijani military dismantles Russian-origin Armenian weapons

    October 14, 2020 0
    Both Armenia and Azerbaijan, traditional enemies, have been building up their armed forces over the last decade. They fought a bloody war that ended in 1994, in which tens of thousands of people were killed [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Turkey To Upgrade Armored Vehicles Of Its Armed Forces

  • Air Platform

    Amid Tensions with China, Australia to Acquire Two More P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Air Platform

    Trump Administration Approves Training and Equipment for Ukraine’s F-16 Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Chinese Man Seeking Political Asylum And Freedom In Taiwan

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Americas

    US Army gets one step closer to medium-range hypersonic missiles

  • Europe

    Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Romania Considers Sending Patriot System to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan posts over $1 billion in turnover in 9 months

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Looking An Alternative Submarine Than French Barracuda Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia should ditch the conventional submarine project and build nuclear submarines?

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

  • Europe

    Greece Prepares For War As Turkey Shows No Signs Of Backing Off

  • Europe

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

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • C4iSR

    American P-8A Poseidon Provides Maritime Intelligence To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

  • Europe

    Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

  • South Asia

    Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Europe

    Turkey closes Bosphorus straits to Russian warships

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed Russia’s $4.3 million T-90MS main battle tank

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Air Platform

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy commissions two new Type 054 A/P frigates

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

  • Defense Industry

    French arms export hits record high $30 billion in Asia and Middle East

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence.

  • C4iSR

    Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

  • Europe

    USA, Germany foil Russian FSB’s plot to assassinate major European weapon producer Rheinmetall’s CEO

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Long-range missiles and stealth fighters, Japan Ready to fight China

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s Slavyansk oil refinery in Krasnodar region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Air Platform

    Israel inks $3 billion deal to purchase 25 US F-35 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Military Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close to Australian Navy’s Helicopter.

  • Europe

    Russian casualties crossed 350,000 soldiers, but Kremlin wouldn’t admit fearing domestic uprising

  • C4iSR

    Analysis: A Modern Integrated Air Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Demonstrates Fully Automatic Aerial Refueling Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

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