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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

October 18, 2020 GDC 0

TAIPEI (GDC) — Taiwanese Local media on Wednesday (Oct. 15) reported that Taiwanese F-16 fighter jets outmaneuvered a Chinese Su-30 fighter jet over the Taiwan Strait and drove it out of Taiwan’s air defense identification […]

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 […]

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

India withdraws from FGFA or Su-57 (PAK FA) project

April 21, 2018 GDC 0

The Janes reported citing Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that Indian Air Force is pulling out of 11 years old collaboration of a Fifth-gen fighter jet with Russia. The Indian Air Force always questions […]

Middle East

So, Why did Russia send Su-57 fighter jet to Syria?

February 28, 2018 LM Publications 0

Moscow sent two of its new Su-57 fighter jets to Syria. The Su-57 flew into Khmeimim air base, projecting Russian air power in the region. Despite the growing evidence that the Su-57 is indeed in […]

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 […]

  • North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile ‘Hwasong-8’ Off East Coast

    September 29, 2021 0
    On September 28, North Korea test-fired a new hypersonic missile, Hwasong-8, the Reuters newspaper reported on Wednesday. Russia assisted North Korea in developing Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile.DateOctober 20, 2025North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.DateOctober [...]
  • Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

    October 24, 2023 0
    Ukrainian fighters on the frontline say troops have not only crossed into Russian occupied territory but held a position, apparently for the first time, on the fiercely defended east (or left) bank of the Dnipro [...]
  • Australian Company EOS To Deliver Slinger Anti-drone System To Ukraine

    October 4, 2023 0
    Australian-based company Electro Optic Systems, better known as EOS, has confirmed that Ukraine will receive new Slinger counter-drone systems by year’s end. In a recent interview with ABC News, Matt Jones from EOS pointed out that [...]
  • Turkish Air Force wants to fly KAAN, Eurofighter and F-16V Block 70 Jets

    February 2, 2025 0
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  • Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

    October 4, 2020 0
    Egypt has reportedly placed an order for two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates for $1.2 billion. Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into ServiceDateApril 19, 2021Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for [...]
  • “Russian-made S-300 and S-400 did not fire a single shot at Turkish and Israeli fighter jets and Drones”—Here’s Why

    March 5, 2020 0
    Russian 48N6E are the missiles fired from S-300PMU launchers. They have a range of 5-150km (3-93 miles) at a maximum altitude of 27-30km (17-19 miles). Yet the Syrians have been deploying the Soviet-provided 30 years [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up Russia’s Ka-52 helicopters ammunition depot

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Navantia Starts Combat Systems Trial of Spanish S-81 Submarine “Isaac Peral”

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Europe

    Blast Reported In Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

    Western Analyst Worried China Learned Containerized Drone Swarms Against Taiwanese Military Bases

  • Europe

    Germany Unveils New Leopard 2A8 Advanced Battle Tank.

  • Europe

    Russia lost 180 artillery systems in just three days

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Vulnerable to Vladimir Putin’s Blackmail Due to Trump’s Sex Tape in Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow

  • Americas

    New Double-V Hull A1 Stryker variant spotted during exercises

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shuts down military forum critical of army’s role in Pakistani politics

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Uncategorized

    Russia’s Triumphant Su-57E Can’t Find Any Buyer

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

  • Americas

    Pentagon Ordered 1700 Tactical ATACMS Ballistic Missiles And 700 HIMARS Launchers

  • Europe

    The long-awaited Turkish Altay main battle tanks enter mass production.

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchased 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles for Hobart class destroyers

  • Defense Industry

    Royal Navy To Build Five More Type 26 Frigates Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK and USA Formally Sign Agreement On Nuclear Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan’s New Anti-ship Missile Maneuvers in Terminal Phase to Avoid Close-in Weapon System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Thwarts 32 Russian Air Attacks Over Kyiv

  • South Asia

    China Directly Assisted Pakistan with Satellite Intelligence, Air Defense Radar Coverage and Military Expert Advice During Recent Kashmir Conflict

  • Europe

    Massive explosions rip through Russian air base in Crimea as Ukraine launches ten ATACMS missiles

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Air Platform

    Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

  • Europe

    Dassault Falcon 6X Completes First Flight

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers 30 Type 59G Tanks To Chad National Army

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • Air Platform

    Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy F-16V Block 70

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC delivers refurbished Su-34 aircraft to Russian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine Killed Or Injured More Than 75,000 Russian Soldiers, Report

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Buys Two Corvettes From South Korea Worth $556 Million

  • Middle East

    Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

  • Defense Industry

    Brazil’s Embraer inaugurated Gripen E production line in Brazil

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Industry

    Boeing Appoints Jinnah Hosein As VP Software Engineering

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy inducts Yarmook-class corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Americas

    Dwindling NORAD: Why Canadian Don’t Think Defense Procurement Like Ice Hokey?

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