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Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

November 17, 2023 GDC 0

A highly decorated Russian general and his wife have been found mysteriously dead after he criticised Vladimir Putin for his “third-rate” military. Investigators have been unable to work out how highly-decorated Lt-General Vladimir Sviridov, 68, […]

RAN Shows Off Amphibious Operations Capability

July 25, 2020 0

This was the first time that the two LHDs and the single LSD of the RAN have operated together at sea. The event occured during a Force Integration Training off the east coast of Australia. [...]
Russian army’s Soviet-built MT-LB tracked armored vehicles are breaking into pieces in Ukraine

June 17, 2024 0

Russian unit that conducted an aborted advance on Ukrainian forces left behind vintage military vehicles that had been patched up in a do-it-yourself style, it has been reported. Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed [...]
International Criminal Court to Prosecute Myanmar’s Top Military Leaders

December 22, 2024 0

Nearly five years after Myanmar’s civil war began, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the country’s military regime, Min Aung Hlaing. [...]
Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

January 28, 2026 0

Morocco has appeared among the countries that have refused to discuss the acquisition of JF-17 fighter jets, along with Bangladesh and Indonesia, which have denied reports of advanced negotiations or formal interest in the Sino-Pakistan [...]
Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

April 14, 2025 0

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Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

August 19, 2021 0

A Russian pilot has died on Wednesday following a crash of a MiG-29 fighter jet in the Astrakhan region in southern Russia, RIA news agency reported citing the defense ministry. Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed MiG-31 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]