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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Several advanced Russian tanks have been deployed by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine, before being withdrawn, it has been reported.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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  • A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

    August 20, 2022 0
    A huge transporter carrying tactical ballistic missiles appears to have been involved in a car crash in Russia. Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B salesDateFebruary 19, 2018Iskander missiles were intercepted by [...]
  • Ukrainian forces seize Russian modernized T-72B3 tank on the battlefield

    October 14, 2023 0
    Ukrainian military on Thursday (June 29) released a new video that shows Russia’s tank captured by Ukrainian troops in Zaphorizhzhia region. Ukrainian forces destroyed a column of T-80BV and T-72B3 tanksDateOctober 5, 2023Russia’s Largest Tank [...]
  • Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

    September 26, 2024 0
    South Korea has completed the delivery of its KUH-1 Surion helicopters to the Republic of Korea Army. Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South KoreaDateApril 23, 2025Korean Aerospace Industries Flies [...]
  • US war plans for Yemen leaked to the Atlantic in Signal group chat involving Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio

    March 25, 2025 0
    The administration of United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that a journalist from The Atlantic magazine was included in a private social media chat about upcoming attacks on the Houthi armed group in Yemen. [...]
  • RAAF’s C27J aircraft put on problem project watchlist

    July 24, 2020 0
    The acquisition of the C-27J Spartan aircraft – which has suffered months of delays – has been added to a Defence Department watchlist because of problems with its design.The RAAF bought the Italian-built plane as [...]
  • Russia confirms that the second A-50 early warning aircraft was downed by the Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system

    June 19, 2024 0
    A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant for Colonel Mykola Dzyaman, commander of Ukraine’s 138th Air Defense Missile Brigade, accusing him of ordering the downing of a Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft. The incident occurred [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract To Supply RBS 70 NG SAM To Argentina

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Navy to Receive Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Department of Justice Sought Information From Saab North America On Brazil’s Gripen Purchase

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Europe

    Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets Shortage

  • C4iSR

    Swedish-made AWACS shadowed Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet before F-16 shot down F-16

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Wagner boss Yevgeniy Prigozhin threatened to kill Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu son-in-law with a sledgehammer

  • Americas

    Biden Administration redirects Patriot missile defense system orders to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Additional Rafale Fighter Jets to India

  • Air Platform

    KAI to develop single-seater FA-50 light combat aircraft with new investment plan

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • Europe

    Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s Near Future Submarine (NFS)

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Europe

    Latvia To Buy HIMARS Rocket Artillery From U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Co-Produce Anka Drone With Kazakhstan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Are Playing Pivotal Role in Combating Russian Army

  • Europe

    Wagner chief accuses Putin of ‘misleading Russians’ over Ukraine offensive

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iranian anti-air missile convoy destroyed while escaping Tehran

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Spreads Disinformation In Wikipedia

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Air Force’s LITENING targeting pod

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • Middle East

    By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

  • Air Platform

    Peruvian Air Force Short-list Rafale F4, Saab Gripen And F-16V Block 70 For 24 Fighter Jets Requirements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve new flight milestone

  • Middle East

    Iranian Hypocrisy: Iran Maintains Political Relationship With American Jewish Groups

  • Air Platform

    More Shameful Than Moskva Sinking: Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s MiG-31 Carrying Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates instability in neighboring India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand as the West fixated on Ukraine and Israel

  • Air Platform

    Russia ramps up Iranian-designed Shahed drones under the name Geran-2 kamikaze drone production

  • Europe

    Baykar Akinci To Integrate 100km Range Cakir Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese aircraft carriers get into engine troubles

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

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