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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 […]

  • Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM dud crashes in Black Sea

    August 21, 2025 0
    Russian pro-war Telegram channels and later Ukrainian sources reported the loss of a Su-30SM fighter jet from the Black Sea Fleet’s naval aviation near Ukraine’s Zmiinyi (Snake) Island on August 14. According to these reports, [...]
  • The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

    November 23, 2019 0
    The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off. The Spratly Islands are a disputed archipelago in the [...]
  • U.S. agrees to sale 40 F-16V fighter jets to Turkey after Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid

    July 29, 2023 0
    The United States will move forward with Türkiye’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, a top official said Tuesday, as diplomacy gained pace to resolve a prolonged process that has frustrated Ankara. Turkey To Buy [...]
  • Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

    March 27, 2020 0
    Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) plans to produce 25mm cannon ammunition for use by the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. A new production line will be set up at a government-owned factory in the first half of [...]
  • Huge explosion ripped through Putin’s warehouse storing Satan-2 rockets

    September 22, 2024 0
    This is the moment Ukrainian drones blasted a massive Russian ammo dump – causing an apocalyptic explosion. Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factoryDateSeptember 9, 2023Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in [...]
  • Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

    May 28, 2022 0
    Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has announced his country is launching the second phase of its mid-range air defense program by requesting the U.S. government to sell it six Patriot batteries with related gear. NATO [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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

    Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department Approves Ground-based Command And Control System To Morocco

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

  • Air Platform

    Germany has no plan to buy additional F-35 stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Tests SEAD Missions Using F-35

  • C4iSR

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Saab 2000 Erieye to an undisclosed customer

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For Egypt

  • Africa

    Algeria, Egypt Seek AESA Radar in Russia’s Su-30MKA and Su-35, or Return The Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Russian Untrained Pilots Crashing Aircraft To Ground

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    Leaked FSB document shows mad Vlad wants to annex Belarus by 2030

  • Europe

    Wrecked images of Russian military hardware, incompetence, corruption, drunk conscripts and inadequate training in Russia’s disastrous Ukraine invasion

  • Central Asia

    Leaked audio reveals Russia planned to annex part of Kazakhstan’s territory

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Head of Counter-intelligence Unit General Ismail Qaani Dies in Heart Attacks During Brutal Interrogation for Suspicious of Israeli Mossad Double Agent

  • Air Platform

    Gripen is the first fighter jet to fly in GPS denied environment

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • Air Platform

    Greece plans to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

  • Europe

    Turkey Delivered Precision Strike Capable TRLG-300 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed Russian dud Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Turkey-US relations turn a new page: President Erdogan

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisan Freedom of Russia Legion Destroyed Russian Navy’s Serpukhov Missile Corvette In Baltic Sea

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets in Canada.

  • Americas

    Trump expected to name China and Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

  • Europe

    Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

  • Europe

    Saab Signs Two Contracts for Next Generation Corvettes for Sweden

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to manufacture Fuchs KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for 24 fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS deal: HMAS Stirling to become homeport for Australia’s nuclear submarine under $8 billion naval base expansion plan

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out the military airfield in Crimea, destroying 15 Mi-35 and Mi2-28 helicopters

  • Europe

    Why is Russia losing so many tanks and armored vehicles?

  • South Asia

    Maldives cancels defense contact with India on hydrographic surveys

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers dropped GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Land Platform

    Bharat Forge, TATA, Mahindra And Adani want HAL Out Of Naval Helicopter Race For IN

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next Year

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russia: Ukraine Has More Tanks Now Than When It Started War

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-154A/B/C Joint stand-off weapon (JSOW)

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