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Middle East

Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

July 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Iranian authorities fully recognized their responsibility for the Ukrainian passenger airliner shot down several months ago in the sky over Tehran, however, they stressed that tragedies could have been avoided if the Russian air […]

Americas

Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?

January 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Russian-made Buk, Pantsir-S1, Pechora, Tor-M1, S-300 and S-400 missiles have never been supplied with IFF transponder that fulfill the operational requirements of a specific country where missiles are used. This is exactly why Turkish […]

Middle East

Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame. Iranian President Rouhani offered condolences to the victims’ families and […]

Middle East

Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed in Iran on Wednesday after being hit by what the US and other governments say was an Iranian air-defense missile. The missile system in question, a Russian-made Tor-M1, designated […]

  • RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

    April 29, 2020 0
    The Dutch MoD’s Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) formally announced the contract award to Leonardo on 21 April. The 127/64 LW guns will be retrofitted to the four LCF frigates during scheduled maintenance periods, with the [...]
  • Kongsberg’s propulsion systems for Philippine Navy’s new OPVs

    August 5, 2023 0
    Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of controllable pitch propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for installation in six new 94-metre offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Philippine Navy. The Philippine Navy’s [...]
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivers the second project 15B destroyer, to the Indian navy

    January 26, 2023 0
    The second ship of Project 15B guided missile destroyers being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 24 November 2022. Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts [...]
  • China hikes defense budget to 6.8% in FY2021

    July 17, 2021 0
    China hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than USD 200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8 [...]
  • U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles to Ukraine

    March 27, 2023 0
    According to a video published on the Russian Social Network VK on December 7, 2022, the M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles promised by the United States are on their way to Ukraine. It was reported that the [...]
  • Russian-born Australian Army Soldier Kira Korolev And Her Husband Charged With Espionage For Russia

    July 12, 2024 0
    Australian authorities have charged a soldier and her husband with spying on behalf of Russia. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember 17, 2020Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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  • Europe

    Russia delivers captured Western small arms and vehicles to Hezbollah and Hamas to blame Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ordered Pantsir-S1, Can Russia Deliver Any Weapons?

  • Europe

    Polish Navy’s AW101 Helo Fly For The First Time

  • C4iSR

    Philippine to share air defense information with Japan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Purchases VN1 Armored Vehicles Despite VT-4 Tanks and VN1 Failing in Border Skirmish.

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Air Platform

    India Air Force Losing Advanced Rafale Fighter Jets to Pakistani AMRAAM Was Significant Strategic Mistake

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

  • Europe

    MBDA Debuts Teseo Mk2/E Anti-Ship Missile at SEAFUTURE 2021

  • Air Platform

    France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force sends three B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Rocketsan Unveils BURC Anti-air Gun and Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Gets 10 New Rafale Fighters This Month

  • Air Platform

    China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

  • Air Platform

    India approves $1.8 billion to develop prototype AMCA fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia readies for multinational exercise Talisman Sabre

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Should Back Anti-Taliban Resistance Groups, Says Lawmaker

  • Europe

    British MoD Authorized £1.4 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NZ Army Ordered 43 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches Russian arms, signs deal with Israel to purchase PULS artillery and Hermes 900 drones from Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent almost 100 cargo flights loaded with weapons to Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Russia Pulls Out Ka-52 Alligator Helicopters From Frontline, Amid Swedish RBS-70 Downing Most Of Helicopters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile system

  • Europe

    IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense Requirement

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce counter-UAS system for the Netherlands

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

  • Africa

    Morocco Signs Major Arms Deal With Israeli Elbit Systems

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves THAAD Missile Defense System To UAE

  • C4iSR

    Land 4140: Hanwha Defense Signed MoU With Australia For SATCOMS

  • Europe

    The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • South Asia

    Invading Pakistan was dictator Modi’s plan to avoid spotlight in economic mismanagement, corruption and sheltering dictator Sheikh Hasina

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Says 2783 Soldiers Killed In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine’s new 3,000km range cruise missile will hit deep inside Russia

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers 30 Type 59G Tanks To Chad National Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Claims Its MiG-29 Shot Down A Russian Su-35 In Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Submit Final Eurofighter Proposal To Finish HX Competition

  • Uncategorized

    Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged Growler

  • C4iSR

    SmartShoort Awarded Contract to Produce SMASH 3000 Fire Control System for Australian Army.

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