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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 […]

Air Platform

President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

August 28, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s ex-Danish Lockheed Martin F-16s have scored their first aerial victories. According to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the supersonic F-16s shot down Russian cruise missiles during the Russian air raids targeting Ukrainian cities on Monday. […]

C4iSR

Ukraine’s F-16 Pilots Equipped With Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System And Modernised Radars, Which Russia Lacks

August 14, 2024 GDC 0

F-16 fighter jet pilots in Ukraine are using advanced helmet-mounted system that could increase how well Kyiv’s forces can leverage the Western-donated jets against Russia’s forces. Ukraine’s pilots, at the helm of recently delivered U.S.-made […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

August 1, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker […]

Air Platform

Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

July 30, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Ukraine Received First Batch Of F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Jets

July 11, 2024 GDC 0

The first batch of United States-built F-16 fighter jets are being transferred to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says, as world leaders pledge continued support for Kyiv at a NATO summit in Washington, […]

Europe

Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimean air bases paved the way for F-16 to strike Crimea

July 1, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s sustained attacks against Russia’s air defenses could make occupied Crimea untenable as a military staging ground, war analysts said. In an assessment on Thursday, the Institute for the Study of War think tank said that Ukraine’s […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Conducts First Sortie Dropping Precision Guided Bombs On Russian Position In Ukraine

June 30, 2024 GDC 0

The first US-made F-16 fighter jets have appeared in the sky over Ukraine, but there’s already a bounty on them. Fores, a Russian company that produces equipment for oil drilling, said that it would pay […]

Air Platform

First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

May 28, 2024 GDC 0

The first round of Ukrainian pilots have completed F-16 fighter jet training at a military base in Arizona, advancing Kyiv one step closer to using the modern aircraft in its war against Russia. Air National […]

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  • Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina knew in advance about the Border Guard Mutiny in 2009, India planned to destroy morale of Army

    August 28, 2024 0
    The 33-hour-long BDR mutiny started on the morning of 25 February, 2009 at Darbar Hall inside Pilkhana barracks. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited Pilkhana a day before the mutiny to inaugurate the three-day annual ‘Bangladesh [...]
  • Myanmar Air Force Received Russia’s Su-30SME Fighter Jets

    September 10, 2023 0
    Myanmar has received the first shipment of two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Charlie Than, Myanmar’s trade minister, told the Russian RIA state news agency in remarks published on Sunday. “Two aircraft have already been delivered,” [...]
  • UK to invest $1.3 billion to develop hypersonic weapons

    March 19, 2024 0
    The United Kingdom intends to join the US and China in developing hypersonic weapons. The Ministry of Defence has issued a preliminary notice to companies that are willing to engage in this. Amid China and [...]
  • Oshkosh Defense Awarded $99 Million To Fit-out 83 Stryker Vehicles With 30mm Cannons

    August 20, 2021 0
    The U.S. Army has ordered 83 more Stryker combat vehicles equipped with 30mm cannons from Oshkosh Defense worth $99 million to outfit another brigade combat team. Oshkosh and its partners Pratt Miller Defense and Rafael [...]
  • Türkiye’s Hurjet trainer jet conducts its first flight

    May 3, 2023 0
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  • The US State Department Approves Javelin for Poland

    March 10, 2020 0
    ­­­WASHINGTON – The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Poland of one hundred eighty (180) Javelin missiles and seventy-nine (79) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) and related equipment for an estimated cost [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets in latest embarrassment for Putin

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy two Avante 1400 OPV from Spanish Navantia

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia Cancels 2026 Victory Parade Due to Equipment Shortages, Putin Moves to Bunker Fearing FPV Drone.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Plans to Build 12 New Mogami-Class Advanced Frigates in 5 Years

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AWACS Received Paint Scheme

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force Signs Contract for 20 KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces destroy modernized Russian Tor-M2 SAM system

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Europe

    Czech Republic and Denmark donate heavy military equipment to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out A Column Of Russian ‘V’ Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to receive first Su-30SME this year

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Europe

    Inaccurate GLONASS: Russia Replaces GLONASS Guidance Kit With GPS Navigator In Upgraded S-300 SAM

  • Air Platform

    Boeing hands over first production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to US Air Force

  • Europe

    Babcock completes building new assembly hall for Type 31 Frigate

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K Dud, Trials Rafale M On INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Falcon 7X Jet to Greece

  • Middle East

    Ukrainian and Syrian forces started joint operations to take out key Russian mercenary recruitment centres worldwide

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces sniper achieved the longest kill record

  • Europe

    Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian Army’s Warfighting Capability

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel successfully tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates high-power laser in advanced air defense trials.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Anti-Radiation Missile Enters Full-rate Production

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Underestimated Financial Impact on Russia’s Economy, Millions of Russian Lost Jobs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington

  • Europe

    The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Cleared Boeing F-15EX For Indian Air Force

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy intercepted all Chinese-made CM-302 missiles fired at USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan To Complete IDS Submarine Pressure Hull By June 2022

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • South Asia

    Amid China tensions, Indian Defense Ministry’s $10 billion shopping spree

  • Europe

    Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the one million mark

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

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