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  • [ July 16, 2026 ] Ukraine Kills Russia’s $19 Million Mi-28N Helicopter With $400 FPV Drone. Air Platform
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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 […]

  • President Trump Asks Pentagon to Build Golden Dome Missile Defense System for Entire America

    March 23, 2025 0
    US military officials are scrambling to develop a “Golden Dome” defence system that can protect the country from long-range missile strikes and have been told by the White House that no expense will be spared [...]
  • China Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts to Russia

    March 14, 2022 0
    Russia’s air transport agency Rosaviatsiya is considering various alternatives for aircraft parts supply after China refused to supply aircraft parts amid sanctions, Russian news agency Interfax reported. Russia Going Ahead With Plans to Supply Su-30SM2 and [...]
  • EU and Canada Signed Agreement Allowing Canada to Join European Defense Program.

    December 3, 2025 0
    The SAFE programme aims to provide loans to participating countries on favourable terms to jointly purchase weapons. Canada and European Union sign defense pact paving the way for joint weapon procurementDateJuly 5, 2025US, Canada, Norway [...]
  • Pakistan and Afghanistan allowed Iranian aircraft parked on their airfields shielded them from American airstrikes.

    May 12, 2026 0
    As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge [...]
  • Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

    February 28, 2023 0
    Finland for the first time opened the door to potentially decoupling its NATO application from that of Sweden, after its neighbor encountered fresh resistance from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. U.S. will withheld F-16 sale [...]
  • Stupid Russian Soldier Fires Heat-seeking Missile Near the Burning Oil Depot and Misses Ukraine’s Drone.

    June 30, 2026 0
    Most Russian MANPADS use infrared (heat-seeking) guidance, meaning they home in on the heat emitted by an aircraft’s engines or other heat sources rather than on radar. They are intended for engaging low-flying aircraft and [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Air Platform

    Israel receives new F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • Naval Platforms

    Barracuda-class Attack Submarine and it’s derivatives

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    Middle East

    Russia developed Su-30SM2 with new AL-41F-1S engine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force completes first-ever CCA live-fire test with Anduril FQ-44A.

  • Air Platform

    A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber like the MiG-25 Foxbat defected to Japan

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • Europe

    France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea To Develop Air-launched Cruise Missile For KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russian Leaves Their Country to Finland, Mastercard and Visa Suspend Operations in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Singapore Air Force Purchases H225M Helicopter Simulator From Spanish Indra

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of AUKUS agreement

  • Europe

    Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

  • Europe

    Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

  • Europe

    Denmark votes overwhelmingly to join EU’s common defense policy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Fifth Generation Combat Aircraft Mockup

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Celebrates Death Of Notorious Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko Who Turtured Own Troops

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Announces Revival of AN-178 Transport Aircraft Project

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Sacked Two More PLA Senior Generals.

  • Europe

    Germany sends more ammunitions to Ukraine worth $700 million 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Army Inducts New Armored Vehicles, Howitzers and Rocket Launchers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Wagner Mercenary Delivers Pantsir-S1 Short-range Missiles to Hezbollah Terrorists Group in Lebanon

  • Europe

    Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Finland Cleared To Buy Extended-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

  • Europe

    Russia deployed North Korean short-range anti-tank missile in the Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Wants Ten Percent Commission From Bangladeshi Vessels For Naf River Trade As Inept and Coward Bangladesh Military Watches

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

  • Khibiniy-U EW on a Su-30SME
    C4iSR

    The West thrives on Electronic Warfare and Russia endures Soviet-era DRFM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils New K-NIFV Next-gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defense Department cancels US Marines annual training deployment to northern territory Australia amid COVID19 concerns

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

  • South Asia

    Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

  • Naval Weapons

    SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

  • Europe

    Russian military packing and stealing goods from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukrainian energy official says

  • Americas

    Canada to purchase Australian-made over-the-horizon radar JORN system, ditching American Raytheon

  • Europe

    Poland signed a $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 South Korean K9 howitzers

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

  • Europe

    Armenia released photos of destroyed S-300 by TB2 drone

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Wants One Company To Build Sixth-Gen NGAD Fighter Jets

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

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