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South Asia

Ayesha Farooq is the first Pakistani top gun female pilot to down an Indian Rafale fighter

May 11, 2025 GDC 0

In the middle of the night, Ayesha Farooq, not knowing she would make a run on 6 May 2025, took her F-16 Fighting Falcon to the skies over Pakistan and took her best shot to […]

Air Platform

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

May 5, 2025 GDC 0

President Donald Trump‘s administration on Friday approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former President Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia’s invasion. The State Department notified Congress that it […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

March 28, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine is using F-16 fighter jets to launch ground strikes on Russian targets, Kyiv’s air force announced Wednesday. The Ukrainian air force published footage of an interview with an F-16 pilot, who outlined how the […]

Air Platform

Netherlands sent three more F-16 to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

March 25, 2025 GDC 0

The Dutch Armed Forces delivered three additional F-16s to the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania, which was established last year at the 86th Lieutenant Aviation George Mocorlat Air Base in Borcea. This transfer […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 Pilot Downs Six Russian Cruise Missiles Making Amazing History

January 8, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian pilot of a Western-supplied F-16 fighter jet shot down a barrage of Russian cruise missiles last month in what has been described as a historic first by Kyiv. After a long wait, Ukraine announced […]

C4iSR

Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

September 19, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s latest batch of F-16s have been equipped to conduct “full-spectrum electromagnetic warfare,” allowing them to rebuff jamming efforts and other electronic attacks by Moscow on the battlefield. The US Air Force has successfully updated […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

September 12, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine is seeking formal permission to use donated Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to strike targets inside Russia. Joining fellow national leaders at NATO’s annual summit on 11 July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. Considers Supplying 370km Range JASSM Missiles to Ukraine, Which Could Alter Course of War

September 4, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles that could reach deep into Russia, but Kyiv would need to wait several months as the U.S. works through technical issues ahead […]

Europe

President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the chief of Ukraine’s air force days after an F-16 pilot was killed defending against a large-scale Russian attack. In the first known Ukrainian loss of the US-made fighter jets, Lieutenant […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s latest batch of F-16s has been equipped to conduct “full-spectrum electromagnetic warfare,” allowing them to rebuff Moscow’s jamming efforts and other electronic attacks on the battlefield. The US Air Force has successfully updated the […]

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    A new system being developed for the Army could result in driverless vehicles – albeit military, not civilian ones – on our roads. Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored VehiclesDateApril 13, 2024Australian [...]
  • T929 Atak 2 Helicopter: Turkish Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter

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  • China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

    August 10, 2025 0
    A large shipment of Chinese-made armored vehicles and artillery systems has arrived in Burkina Faso. Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia ExercisesDateAugust 11, 2021Ukraine to receive Bastion armored vehicles from [...]
  • US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

    September 25, 2025 0
    A United States nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching more than a hundred missiles was deployed in the South China Sea during a visit to an allied nation. NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In [...]
  • Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

    March 18, 2023 0
    Poland has pledged to provide Ukraine with fighter jets in ‘four to six weeks’ – a move which could see British Typhoon aircraft taking their place. The country’s prime minister put a timeframe on the [...]
  • Russian Pilots Complain in Tiktok Videos About Poor Working Conditions, Frostbite, No Food And No Water

    June 16, 2022 0
    Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s east has brought it some battlefield success as its military has advanced slowly in fierce fighting in Donbas. Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian Army’s Warfighting [...]
Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

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    Denmark will invest $13.7 billion in F-35 jets, patrol boats and armored vehicles.

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Canada donates deadly AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Receives First Five of 21 Su-35 From Russia

  • South Asia

    India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Europe

    Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

  • Naval Platforms

    Abengoa has inked a contract with Navantia to supply its AIP system

  • Naval Weapons

    India’s DRDO Tests Missile Assisted Torpedo

  • Air Platform

    Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

  • Europe

    Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Buys Five Shore-based BrahMos Missiles System

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat units

  • South Asia

    The case for improving cyber-security capabilities of Bangladesh

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • Anti-ship Missile

    South Korea unveils new supersonic Haeseong‑5 anti-ship missile.

  • Americas

    Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems Showcases Skylark 3 Hybrid Tactical UAS at Singapore Airshow

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Hungary wants to produce KF51 Panther main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Started Building F-35A For Denmark

  • Europe

    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    World First Grenade Launching Drone Tested in Australia

  • South Asia

    An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

  • Europe

    Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

  • Europe

    Ukrainian engineers developed remotely controlled submarine

  • Europe

    Sabotage, Surrendered Soldiers, And Handing Out Weapons To Ukraine, Putin Thinks Nuclear Option

  • Europe

    Raytheon Offers Boosterless SkyCeptor Missiles for Poland’s Air Defense System

  • South Asia

    দুর্নীতিগ্রস্থ বাংলাদেশী কর্মকর্তা রোহিঙ্গা শরণার্থীদের ৫৫,০০০ পাসপোর্ট জারি করেছেন (Google Translated)

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Kuwait Cleared To Buy 60 AIM-120 AMRAAM From Raytheon

  • South Asia

    BJP Leader Warns India Not To Buy S-400: Subramanian Swamy

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Kalashnikov Rifles

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Damen OPV 1900 (PNS Yarmook)

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Aegis Battle Management Systems For Royal Australian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Start Construction of French Navy’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Air Platform

    China will deliver 30 J-35A fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own Orlan-10 drones

  • Middle East

    Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

  • Europe

    Turkey To Negotiate With Biden Administration For The Conditions Of Withdrawal Of CAATSA Against Its Defense Industries

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

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