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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Several advanced Russian tanks have been deployed by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine, before being withdrawn, it has been reported.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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  • 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 [...]
  • Singapore’s ST Engineering Awarded Contract for Falaj 3 OPV for UAE Navy

    November 21, 2021 0
    ST Engineering today announced that its Marine business in Singapore has been awarded a sub-contract by Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB) for the supply of design, platform equipment and technical assistance for the construction [...]
  • Pylon marking and MICA missile show Pakistan Air Force indeed shot down a Rafale jet using an AMRAAM missile.

    May 7, 2025 1
    In the wake of “Operation Sindoor,” launched by India in the early hours on May 7, 2025. The operation targeted nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), aiming to dismantle terrorist infrastructures. India emphasised [...]
  • Russian Air Force’s MiG-31K Interceptor Jet Lost Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile During Failed Launches

    September 17, 2023 0
    On 11 August 2023, Russia launched one of many missile strikes against Ukraine. However, not all launches were successful. A MiG-31K fighter jet lost a Kh-47M2 hypersonic missile. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with [...]
  • TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

    October 23, 2021 0
    TEKEVER has signed a new contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency for maritime surveillance by remotely piloted aircrafts. This innovative contract includes the deployment of lifeboats and many new sensors. Naval Group showcases new [...]
  • Japan Test Fires Type 12 Anti-ship Missile in Exercises Talisman Sabre 2023

    July 25, 2023 0
    The Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise kicked off last week. As part of the event, which will run until 4 August, Japan launched a Type 12 anti-ship missile. Japan will conduct anti-ship missile firing exercises first [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Canada began construction of Quick Reaction Alert facility in Quebec

  • Air Platform

    CSTO Member Kazakhstan Auctions 117 Soviet-era And Russian-origin Fighter Jets, Including Su-30SM, MiG-31, MiG-29

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Ditches Russia As Ally, Decided To Purchase F-16V Fighting Falcon From America

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Refused to Hand Over Detained Senior Army Officers to Civilian Court to Protect Other Perpetrators.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

  • Europe

    Belarusian President Lukashenko urges Belarusians to prepare for war with Ukraine and Poland

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 interceptor jet catches fire mid-air

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Jet-powered Drone and Missile Test as ‘Hell’ Fired on Russia

  • Europe

    Nine reasons the Russian Air Force lost more than 26 Su-35, 36 Su-34 and 2 A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Gets 10 New Rafale Fighters This Month

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Inaugurates Redback Combat Vehicle Factory in Australia

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army’s T-90 Tank Lost Multi-nation Tank Biathlon Due To Engine Oil Leaks

  • Europe

    Russia Destroying Its Own T-90M Proryv Tank Using Lancet Drone To Stop Ukrainian Forces Capturing Tank

  • Europe

    Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland develops Lanca long-range cruise missile

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Researchers Find Chinese Submariners Are Suffering From Mental Health Problems

  • Air Platform

    The Whitehouse Notified Congress For The Sale of 50 F-35 JSF to UAE

  • Air Platform

    France and UK discussing to deliver Mirage 2000D fighter jet to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

  • Air Platform

    Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024

  • Europe

    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-16 Aircraft Dangerously Fly Past RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon MPA In International Airspace

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Soviet-era 2S4 Tyulpan 240mm Self-propelled Heavy Mortar

  • Defense Industry

    Australia, South Korea Signed an Agreement on Artillery And Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Turkey transferred six F-16 fighters, twenty TB2 drones and eight T-129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Future Combat Air System (FCAS): Franco-German-Spanish sixth-generation fighter jet project

  • Europe

    Cyprus ready to donate T-80U tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Greek Leopard 2 tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense awarded contract to produce unmanned launcher vehicles for US Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Half of Russia’s North Korea-Made Artillery Shells Don’t Work: Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Turkiye is developing a 2,500 km Yildirim IV Medium-Range Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • Africa

    Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

  • Europe

    President-elect Trump’s Strength And Unpredictability Can End The War With Russia, President Zelensky Says

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ingenuity: Ukrainian buggies use Corsar missiles to kill Russian tanks

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