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Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

In 2017, two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack nuclear capable bombers were intercepted by fighter jets from four European countries as they flew from the direction of Norway to northern Spain, over Ireland and back, it has […]

  • Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

    August 15, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — Since Chinese fighter jets were reported to have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday (Aug. 10), news has surfaced that some of the over 20 warplanes were likely [...]
  • India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

    June 9, 2020 0
    Indian and Chinese military commanders met over the weekend to try to resolve a bitter standoff along their disputed frontier high in the Himalayas where thousands of troops on both sides are facing off. The [...]
  • Indian Navy and RAN to join passage exercise

    September 23, 2020 0
    The Indian Navy (IN) is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the East Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from 23 to 24 September, 2020. The exercise would involve participation [...]
  • Leonardo Company set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

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  • Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed During Take-off In Crimea Airbase

    September 16, 2022 0
    Dramatic footage captures the moment a Russian fighter jet crashes to earth in a huge fireball moments after takeoff, amid Putin’s army’s military collapse in Ukraine. Russian Su-27SM3 fighter crashed near the coast of CrimeaDateMay [...]
  • David Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome: Israel Intercepts 400 Iranian Ballistic Missiles

    October 2, 2024 0
    Iran launched nearly 400 missiles on Israel on Tuesday as a retaliation to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling MissilesDateDecember 30, 2020Israel offers [...]
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 […]

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Modi under fire for bear-hugging ‘children killer’ Putin during Moscow summit

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-24 Fighter Jet In Kherson

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s new Plustan-SN armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics To Integrate SeaSpray AESA Radar On MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Hatf 7 (Babur) Cruise Missile

  • Middle East

    Israel Adopts Sa’ar 6 As Maritime Anti-ship Doctrine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 8,144 main battle tanks of T-54, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 models

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia orders 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles in $750 million contract.

  • Middle East

    Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    USS Portland (LPD-27) fired powerful laser weapons to destroy drones

  • Europe

    Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks approval to locally produce GE F404 engines for KAAN and Hurjet fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kuwaiti Air Force’s H225M Helicopters Equipment Exocet Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Latvia delivers four helicopters to the Ukrainian army

  • Middle East

    Chinese CPMIEC offered HQ-16 and HQ-9 ADS to Syrian regime: reports Sina

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Started Building F-35A For Denmark

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Belarusian Partisan Fighting With Ukrainian Troops Struck Russian A-50U AEW&C With Drones

  • Europe

    Massive explosions rip through Russian air base in Crimea as Ukraine launches ten ATACMS missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US-Japan RIMPAC Drills Go On Despite COVID-19

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Army deploys VL MICA anti-air missile system near Cambodian border

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber in Kharkiv

  • Europe

    German Police Arrested Man For Supply Engines Worth $3 Million For Russian Orlan-10 Drone

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives orders for Arexis EW system for German Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Americas

    Dwindling NORAD: Why Canadian Don’t Think Defense Procurement Like Ice Hokey?

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

  • Americas

    Lockheed to Develop New Electronic Warfare Hardware For F-35

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

  • Europe

    KGB Putin lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers since Russia invaded Ukraine

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Air Force To Join Desert Flag Exercise in UAE

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Central Asia

    Armenia snubbed Putin by joining the International Criminal Court

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Prepares for Dassault Rafale Integration into Indonesian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Cancelling F-35 Contract Over Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Software Controlled ‘Kill Switch’

  • Air Platform

    UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Europe

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

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