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Israel to purchase two squadrons of F-15I and F-35I Adir advanced fighter jets.

May 4, 2026 GDC 0

Israel to buy two new combat squadrons of F-35 ⁠and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of ​billions of dollars. Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, the head of […]

Air Platform

Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

January 2, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli game-changing upgrades that made the F-35 world’s most sought after fighter jet. As Saudi Arabia moves closer to acquiring the F-35, Israel’s advanced upgrades to the jet—boosting range, survivability and mission performance—are drawing […]

Ballistic Missile

Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

June 17, 2025 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its Air Force has destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launcher infrastructure, following a series of coordinated overnight airstrikes. According to the IDF, the strikes targeted around 100 […]

Air Platform

Israel inks $3 billion deal to purchase 25 US F-35 fighter jets

June 6, 2024 GDC 0

Israel’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday officially signed a deal with the United States to procure a third F-35 fighter jet squadron. The ministry said a delegation to the US signed a letter of agreement for […]

Air Platform

Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack

April 16, 2024 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently showcased the operational prowess of its newest F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, revealing how these advanced aircraft are pivotal in safeguarding the country’s airspace. Amidst a direct drone and […]

Middle East

Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 stealth jet parts to Israel

February 15, 2024 GDC 0

A Dutch court on Monday ordered the government to block all exports of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel over concerns they were being used to violate international law during the war in Gaza. The […]

Uncategorized

Ukraine Destroys Russian Dud Pantsir-S1 Anti-air System With HARM Anti-radiation Missile

October 23, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops have destroyed the Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system on Kherson’s east side. Images shared on social media show the burned-out Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region. Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense system, […]

Infantry Weapons

Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

January 24, 2022 GDC 0

On Friday, May 1 2021, an alleged Syrian military source criticized the S-300 air defense systems supplied by Russia as incapable of stopping Israeli airstrikes and as “backwards,” reported Middle East Monitor, citing Avia.pro, a […]

C4iSR

Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

January 23, 2022 GDC 0

The hundreds of attacks against Iranian targets and Hezbollah in Syria carried out by the Israel Air Force, are generally considered by pundits to be its most important achievement in the “campaign between the wars.” […]

Europe

Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey conducted its first test of its Russian-made S-400 last November against US-made F-16 fighter aircraft, flouting NATO’s admonishments about the air-defense system just days before a summit of the alliance’s leaders. Read More Casualties […]

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    A suspected Russian deserter dressed in full camouflage and a ski mask opened fire on police officers in Russia’s Rostov region on Tuesday, sparking frantic calls for residents to take cover indoors as a manhunt [...]
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  • Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

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    Long at odds, Iran, a Shiite country, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — the two Sunni Muslim powers in the Middle East have backed opposing groups in conflicts across the region. Saudi Arabia launched numerous, [...]
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  • Russia Sends 20 People Delegation for Negotiations in Beijing as China Wants to Pull the Plug Off $13 Billion ‘Power of Siberia 2’ Gas Pipeline

    December 14, 2023 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised China by sending a 20-person delegation to Beijing for negotiations. This information was shared by political experts from China. Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse [...]
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 […]

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    Rocketsan test fires ATMACA anti-ship missile from underwater

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    Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • C4iSR

    Turkey upgrades its F-16 Fighting Falcon with Asalsan’s cutting-edge AESA radar

  • Defense Industry

    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Liberated Five Towns Since Counteroffensive Started

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Thought Ukraine War Was an Exercise with Russia

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contact For Laser Guidance Kit

  • Europe

    U.S. Modern Weapon Will Help Change the War: Ukraine Ambassador

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman completes design review of new laser weapon system

  • Americas

    U.S. Congress denied Army’s request to spend $400 million on buying Microsoft HoloLens headsets

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched the biggest drone attacks on Crimea and Shaykovka air base

  • Counter-drone System

    ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system.

  • Air Platform

    AVIC-Antonov Xi’an Y-20 Medium Lift Aircraft: A Reverse Engineered AN-77 Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Europe

    Royal Australian Navy Orders Rheinmetall MASS Decoy Launchers

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Received Its First Eurofighter Typhoon From The UK

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian navy’s collins-class submarines to get cutting-edge optronics system

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • Europe

    Chinese bid to buy Motor Sich could jeopardize Ukraine’s chance to join NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Dhruv Helicopter came under the warning fire from the Chinese military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E Fighter Jets For Upcoming Indian Air Force’s Tender

  • Defense Industry

    Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

  • Europe

    Poland Received General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UCAV

  • Americas

    EDGE Awarded Contract To Produce MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles For Brazil

  • Air Platform

    Saab proposes GlobalEye for South Korean AEW&C requirement

  • Air Platform

    Qatari F-15QA Received Israeli Sky Shield EW Pod

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV Enters Serial Production

  • Middle East

    Israel declares state of war after Hamas killed more than 700 hundreds civilians and abducted 100 citizens

  • C4iSR

    China arrested 300 employees of CCTV manufacturer Hikvision linked to Ali Khamenei’s death.

  • Europe

    Russian Warship Told To ‘Go F**k Yourself’ Sunk By Ukrainian Navy: Report

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norwegian NASAMS air defense system saves lives in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

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