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December 16, 2018 LM Publications 0

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Americas

In a hypothetical war, If F-35 face-off with Su-57, who would win?

November 13, 2018 LM Publications 0

How do you compare the capability of a blind man (Su-57) with a man with a perfect vision (F-35)? Still, you will find the internet trolls who are dreaming that one day, maybe one day […]

South Asia

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

May 28, 2018 GDC 0

The Indian Navy invited requests for proposals (RfPs) for an Rs 95,000-crore ($9 billion) tender to purchase 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) fighter aircraft. Key Points Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading IN’s Carrier […]

C4iSR

Defeating the S-400 Triumf is not rocket science but SEAD science

May 27, 2018 LM Publications 0

The Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence system (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) is currently much talked air defence system after its deployment in Syria. The S-400 Triumf system can fire several interceptor missiles capable of intercepting low […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-57 is a Su-35 beneath a new airframe

April 30, 2018 LM Publications 0

Overview A fifth-generation fighter jet combines new developments such as thrust vectoring, composite materials, supercruise, stealth technology, advanced radar and sensors, and integrated avionics to improve pilot situational awareness significantly. Currently, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning […]

South Asia

Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

April 26, 2018 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure Fighter Aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is to be “Made in India”. The proposal is to procure approximately 110 fighter aircraft (about […]

South Asia

Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

April 7, 2018 GDC 0

Overview India Air Force is seeking to buy around 110 fighter jets, the air force said in a request for information (RFI) issued on Friday, marking the first step toward a long-delayed deal that could […]

Europe

Russia’s new Su-57 jet exposed as a fraud by IAF–Russia cancelled the production of the Su-57 fighter jet

February 3, 2018 GDC 0

Key Points Moscow boasted it had a new world-beater. The Su-57 stealth fighter. It was smart. It was sneaky. It was lethal. Turns out, it’s none of those things. Engine troubles. Questionable stealth. The abandonment […]

South Asia

Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

December 25, 2017 GDC 0

In modern warfare, combatants are able to intrude into enemy airspace to strike directly at civilian targets with little warning. This ability will only increase with time.   We can, therefore, see how it is […]

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  • Russian Buk Missiles Backfires And Hit Russian Troops Like Boomerang

    June 27, 2022 0
    Dramatic video has captured the moment a Russian surface-to-air missile system fires on itself in a bizarre malfunction. Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?DateJanuary 12, 2020Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile SystemDateFebruary 23, 2018Chinese [...]
  • Israeli space-age weapons of Azerbaijani military dismantles Russian-origin Armenian weapons

    October 14, 2020 0
    Both Armenia and Azerbaijan, traditional enemies, have been building up their armed forces over the last decade. They fought a bloody war that ended in 1994, in which tens of thousands of people were killed [...]
  • China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

    April 21, 2020 0
    China’s Guizhou Aviation Industries Corporation (GAIC) has received its first export order for the locally developed FTC-2000G advanced jet trainer (AJT)/light-attack aircraft. The stated-owned Xinhua News Agency reported on 19 April that the order was [...]
  • Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

    November 16, 2021 0
    During the Dubai Airshow 2021, Rosoboronexport General Director Alexander Mikheev announced that none of the countries had shown interest in Su-75 Checkmate combat aircraft. Initially, it was assumed that at least 11 countries would show [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

    February 8, 2026 0
    Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor productionIsrael’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities. Lockheed Martin delivers 900th THAAD interceptor launcherDateFebruary 3, 2025President Trump [...]
  • Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

    June 17, 2025 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. Israeli Air Force is the first air force in [...]
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. […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese Firm Donates Drones to Ukrainian Military Worth $35,000

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • Industry

    Belarusian Defence Enterprises

  • Anti-ship Missile

    China’s Overhyped YJ-21 is Nothing But Air-launched SY-400 Ballistic Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

  • Air Platform

    President Trump agrees to sale F-35 stealth jets to India in a multi-billion deal

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk Naval Shipyard

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan plans $40 billion defense budget with new missiles and drones for coastal strike missions.

  • Air Platform

    1970s Mirage 2000 Jets Proved Superior to Russian Air Force in Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan signs $171 million contract to deliver communications systems to undisclosed customer.

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Export Surpasses to $10 Billion in 2025.

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Su-35 fighter jet in another humiliation for Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • Industry

    U.S. Should Plan Early For Foreign Military Sale, Says DSCA Chief

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s ‘carrier killer’ HALO hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers seized a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone

  • Air Platform

    Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Develops Wheeled Anti-tank Vehicles

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine was to avoid Bangladesh situation if Putin got toppled after the Ukraine war defeat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest in drone development programme

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded $172 Million Contract to Supply Light Tanks to Philippines

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy takes delivery of Aster-30 Missiles and Vulcano Munitions for FREMM frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Deal: U.S. Congress Passes Legislation Allowing Transfer of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • Naval Weapons

    SM-2 standard missile Block IIIA & IIIB

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Zero design changes is the way forward for Royal Australian Navy’s tier 2 frigates

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Akula-class submarine powered by tugboat!

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s Number of Operational Ships to Decline by Next Year

  • Air Platform

    Russian-made Su-30MK2 Crashed in Venezuela, Pilots Killed

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta detained six high-ranking army officers after surrendering towns to rebels

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to sell arms to Asia, Africa and the Middle East to counter Russia.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

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