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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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  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Proving Russian Propaganda About Hypersonic Missile Wrong

    May 5, 2023 0
    Ukrainian troops reportedly shoot down a Russian hypersonic ballistic missile using a Western-made air defense system. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air ForceDateMarch 22, 2018Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ [...]
  • Turkish drone giant Baykar acquires Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace

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  • Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

    March 20, 2022 0
    A fifth Russian general has been killed during fighting near the southern city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials have claimed. Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Russian General Yakov Rezantsev in KhersonDateMarch 27, 2022Ukraine Claims Over 14,000 [...]
  • Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

    April 16, 2023 0
    Italy’s state-controlled defense and aerospace group Leonardo said on Tuesday it had won orders for nearly 40 helicopters for a total value of around 470 million euros ($504.45 million), strengthening its position in the global [...]
  • Boeing vying for Australian Apache deal

    September 17, 2020 0
    Boeing has outlined key selling points for its AH-64E Apache offering in Australia’s Project Land 4503 requirement for 29 armed reconnaissance helicopters. During a virtual media tour, TJ Jamison, Boeing’s director of vertical lift for [...]
  • Ukraine is winning naval and air warfare without having a navy and air force but losing ground warfare

    June 10, 2024 0
    here is no respite for the ships of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. The end of last week saw a multi-pronged attack on the port of Novorossiysk, the Tuapse refinery and nearby oil terminal. This was [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems to supply tank ammunition to NATO country

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed North Korean supplied ammunitions in Russia

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to set up separate service branches for drone forces

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy Successfully Conducts EXOCET Anti-Ship Missile Firings

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development

  • Middle East

    Navantia Launches Second Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS Alliance

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Receives First Five of 21 Su-35 From Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Could Strike Iran As It Struck Iraqi And Syrian Nuclear Reactor

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-350 Vityaz Anti-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to manufacture Fuchs KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Plans to Buy 300 M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles From USA

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia becomes the first export customer of Turkish MILGEM Istif frigates

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon approves full-rate production of F-35 stealth jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cost of Australian submarine project blows out by $10bn

  • Defense Industry

    Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Test Fires C-Dome Missiles Aboard Sa’ar 6-class Corvette

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems to build next-gen seeker for THAAD missile defense systems

  • Middle East

    Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles over Jordan, Syria, Israel and Iraq

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35A Ready For Combat Missions

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Analysis Of Eurofighter Typhoon’s Cutting-edge ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • Air Platform

    Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Emerged As F-35 Alternative For Air Forces Worldwide

  • Americas

    U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

  • Europe

    French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

  • Industry

    The Grand Ambition of Turkish Defense Industries

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At KAI KF-21 Boramae (Nicknamed “Baby Raptor”) Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Omega Forces Destroy Russian Su-24M bomber at Crimea Air Base, totalling 84th losses since the war began.

  • Europe

    Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • Americas

    Secretary of Navy Touts New Frigate For Partners Navies

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil refinery in Samara region

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal New Zealand Navy Test Fires Penguin Missile for the First Time

  • Europe

    Britain Needs Cheap, Quickly Delivered Type 31 Frigates to Rebuild Its Navy.

  • Counter-drone System

    Telekom and Rheinmetall join forces on drone defence shield for cities and infrastructure.

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale Conducts Maritime Exercises with French Navy’s Warship Forbin

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder Aircraft Crashed Due To Metal Fatigue And Russian-made Engine Failure

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