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Air Platform

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup pushNew capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed one of Iran’s air defense systems in a precision strike, eliminating a Russian-made S-300PMU2 battery, according to a video released by the Israel Defense Forces on April 7, 2026. […]

Air Platform

The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

Stealth aircraft aren’t “invisible”—they’re engineered to be extremely hard to detect across radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual spectrums. The engineering behind them is a fusion of physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and electronic warfare. Stealth aircraft […]

Air Platform

Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

An Israeli F-35I downed an Iranian YAK-130 in the first fighter jet dogfight of the war, the IDF announced at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Russian-made YAK-130 started production in the 1990s. It is […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Deploys 200 Fighter Jets and Dropped 1200 Bombs in Iran.

March 2, 2026 GDC 0

Roughly 200 fighter jets participated in Israel’s widespread airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the Israeli military said, calling the attack the largest air operation in its history. The Israeli fighter jets dropped hundreds of bombs […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

February 18, 2026 GDC 0

The Times of Israel reported that Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet now carries range-extending fuel tanks that preserve its low observable profile. The claim signals Israel’s push to secure independent long-range strike […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

December 17, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Iranian State TV Admitted Its Wartime Claim of Shooting Down Israeli F-35 Jet Was AI-generated.

December 11, 2025 GDC 0

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has officially admitted its wartime claim of shooting down Israeli F-35 jets was false. Head of IRIB Peyman Jebelli said the reports were “not reliable” and “damaged our credibility,” adding: “We […]

Anti-air Missiles

Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

July 30, 2025 GDC 0

According to information published by the Iranian media outlet Birun.info, on July 26, 2025, the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense missile system was reportedly tested under operational conditions for the first time in Iran. The […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force’s F-35I stealth jet destroyed Iran’s Matla-ul-Fajr stealth-tracking radar system

June 24, 2025 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces have released footage showing an airstrike on an Iranian Matla-ul-Fajr radar system, a mobile VHF-band radar designed for early warning and airspace surveillance. The strike was part of ongoing Israeli operations […]

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  • New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

    May 9, 2026 0
    New Zealand has identified Japan’s Mogami-class frigate and Britain’s Type 31 as the two candidates under consideration for its naval frigate replacement program, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced on May 7, 2026, putting Tokyo’s warship [...]
  • Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

    April 15, 2020 0
    On January 2, US President Donald Trump ordered assassination of Iranian General Suleimani, and Iran retaliated by launching a missile at U.S. bases in Iraq at night on January 8th. According to Iran, this time Iran [...]
  • The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

    March 22, 2018 0
    The Sputniknews reported that the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched system has been operational with RuAF. The Kinzhal is capable is able to destroy large, moving sea-based targets such as aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister [...]
  • South Korea offers KF-21 Boramae fighter jet and Cheongung-II missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.

    May 17, 2026 0
    South Korea’s military offered a rare look inside two of its flagship defense programs on Wednesday, demonstrating the Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile system that successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles in combat and opening its KF-21 supersonic [...]
  • Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

    February 17, 2023 0
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  • Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

    May 15, 2021 0
    Fighting raged on Thursday in Gaza as Israel said it needed more time to eradicate cross-border tunnels used by Hamas for attacks, while the Palestinian Islamists demanded the blockade on the Gaza Strip be lifted. [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Bayraktar TB2 Hit Russian Raptor-class Patrol Boat, P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki

  • Naval Platforms

    Why Swedish Navy’s A26 Disruptor Is The Quietest Submarine?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • Air Platform

    Turkey signed deal with UK and Germany to purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon worth $5 billion

  • Middle East

    US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company’s M-346FA Fighter Attack Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    CAPTAS 4 Sonar Suite

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Middle East

    Israel’s New Dolphin-II Submarine Could Have VLS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Canada donates deadly AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics To Propose Su-30MKI Upgrade Program By 2021

  • Europe

    Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Air Platform

    Philippines To Buy 32 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Worth $620 Million

  • Air Platform

    Royal Swedish Navy Helicopters Can Now Hunt Submarines at Night, in Bad Weather

  • Europe

    Rusted guns, no food, and filthy beds: Putin now sends troops to fight Ukrainians on the backs of horses

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan inducts most advanced F-16V fighter jets at a ceremony

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured Russian POWs, Tanks And Weapons In Lyman As Russian Fleeing Occupied Territories

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Saab Leads the OCEAN2020 Baltic Sea Live ASW Demonstration

  • Europe

    BAE Systems sold £15bn worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia during Yemen assault

  • Air Platform

    Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. To Pass New Legislation Allowing Royal Australian Navy’s Sailors To Train On Nuclear Submarine

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • Air Platform

    China’s L-15 Falcon: Underperforming Training Aircraft For Air Forces On Shoe-string Budget

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Why Su-57E is A $100 Million Dud?

  • Europe

    Russia’s close ally Belarus explores training opportunity with NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ethnic Armies ‘Three Brotherhood’ Seized Control of Shan State Bordering with China

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce counter-UAS system for the Netherlands

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden To Apply For NATO Membership in May

  • Europe

    Russia targets North Sea infrastructure as Netherlands discuss F-16 delivery to Ukraine, says the Dutch intelligence agency

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkey’s armed drones

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic purchases 24 F-35 stealth jets worth $6.5 billion

  • Infantry Weapons

    Serbia’s MTI tests RLN-IC/170 short-range surface-to-air missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded $478 million contract to support US Navy’s strategic programs

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General dies in a helicopter crash

  • Europe

    Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports Amid Sanctions On Russia

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

  • Europe

    Ukraine Thwarts 32 Russian Air Attacks Over Kyiv

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Summoned Indian High Commissioner after Indian Authority Questioned PM Tarique Rahman’s Advisor at Delhi Airport.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

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