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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 […]

  • Turkish Bayraktar TB3 UAV performs first flight test using ski-jump

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  • Indian RAW sabotages Bangladesh’s readymade garments markets by setting a blaze at the cargo terminal.

    October 20, 2025 0
    Indian RAW set a blaze at Bangladesh’s largest airport to sabotage Bangladesh’s readymade garments markets, as Indian exporters are struggling to export readymade garments due to higher tariffs in the USA. India Started Hybrid Warfare [...]
  • Hanwha Aerospace and KAI to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft.

    May 30, 2026 0
    South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace launched a joint program with the Korea AeroSpace Administration to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned combat aircraft, targeting completion by 2029 and backed by a total investment plan of [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

    May 16, 2024 0
    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blasted a Russian freight train, sparking a massive explosion and blocking a key missile supply line. Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factoryDateSeptember 9, 2023Russia declares state of emergency near [...]
  • Ukraine Struck 50 Russian Targets In Forcing Russian Navy To Retreat From Crimea

    January 5, 2025 0
    In 2024, Ukraine struck 50 Russian targets in Crimea, forces Black Sea Fleet retreat from Crimea. Ukrainian Navy secured strategic maritime corridors for grain exports. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war [...]
  • LIG Nex1 and Korean Air awarded contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft.

    January 16, 2026 0
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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

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Naval Weapons

    SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

  • Air Platform

    Joy Ride: Israeli F-35 Pilot Grounded For Creating Sonic Boom Over Residential Area

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan unveiled Haider main battle tank based on Chinese VT4 tank

  • Air Platform

    Colombia purchases 17 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Killed More Than 1,000 Wagner Mercenaries In Melitopol

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Air Platform

    Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 drone to the Syrian opposition group

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Trump Administration Approves $6 Billion Arms Sale to Israel.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Finance Ministry Borrowed $13.6 Billion To Fund Faltering Ukraine Invasion

  • Air Platform

    India Signs $7.4 Billion Contract to Purchase 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and Hypersonic Weapons

  • Europe

    Russia’s weekly personnel losses increased to 8,710, including North Korean losses.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE To Buy South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • Americas

    Chinese Nationals Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips to China.

  • Americas

    US Coast Guard Commissions 44th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchased French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Middle East

    China’s L-15 advanced jet trainer showcased at Dubai Airshow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

  • Uncategorized

    Russia Lost Four Su-35S Aircraft Within Last Ten Days, Says British Intelligence

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Wants Gripen Fighter Jets For Air Superiority Role

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

  • Middle East

    Russia helped Yemeni Houthi terrorists with British and American cargo ships tracking data

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Javelin To Destroy Russian Rocket Launchers

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Land Platform

    United States offers Stryker M-Shorad air defense system to India

  • Europe

    President Erdogan Visits Nagorno-Karabakh To Sign Defense Pact With Azerbaijan

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian Propagandist Exposed Accuracy Issues With Putin’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile

  • Africa

    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

  • Anti-ship Missile

    U.S. Army conducted the first Typhon missile system live fire exercise in Australia

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Declared Martial Law In Four Annexed Regions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • Europe

    KGB Putin reeling as elite 331st airborne regiment decimated, amid Ukrainian fightbacks

  • Europe

    Czech Republic replaces Russian SAM with Israeli Spyder ADS

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Awarded $4.9 Billion Contract To Develop Next-gen Adaptive Engines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, U.S. Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets in Poland

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

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