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Europe

Ukrainian forces fired ground-launched small diameter bombs for the first time

February 16, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s American-made, ground-launched glide-bombs are in action—and at a critical time. The 600-pound, 90-mile-range glide-bombs might help to compensate for a dire shortage of 155-millimeter howitzer shells. But only somewhat. The glide munitions aren’t artillery. […]

Europe

Boeing will deliver long-range ground-launched small diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine this month

February 1, 2024 GDC 0

After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab that promise to extend its range deep into Russian-held territory, according […]

Americas

U.S. Announced New Aid Package Includes GLSDB Launcher and Ammunitions

November 26, 2023 GDC 0

The Pentagon unveils a $100 million security assistance package for Ukraine, featuring Stinger missiles, various munitions, and a HIMARS launcher, potentially prepping for Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb utilization. On 20 November, the Pentagon announced an […]

Europe

Ukraine will receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) this winter

October 11, 2023 GDC 0

A Boeing/Saab team is on track to deliver the first Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) and a new launcher to the Ukrainian military, a company official said on Oct. 9. “We’re on track to deliver […]

Europe

Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected of the first use of long-range GLSDB

March 3, 2023 GDC 0

“Ukraine shaping the battlefield ahead of a fresh offensive. But what was it that hit Mariupol last night, deep in enemy-held territory, beyond HIMARS range?” MacDonald tweeted. “Are GLSMBs in play, or was it Ukraine’s […]

Europe

Saab GLSDB Can Deter Russia’s Spring Offensive

February 15, 2023 GDC 0

It has become known that the new aid package from the United States includes precision-guided GLSDB (Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb) bombs with a range of over 150 km. Such munitions can be fired from M142 HIMARS and […]

Americas

Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

February 7, 2023 GDC 0

The United States is readying more than $2 billion worth of military aid for Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range rockets for the first time and other munitions and weapons, two U.S. officials briefed […]

Europe

Occupied Crimea is within the reach of U.S.-supplied ground launched small diameter bomb  

February 3, 2023 GDC 0

The United States has answered President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s plea for rockets that can strike deep behind the front lines of the nearly year-long conflict with Russia. Now Russian forces will need to adapt or face potentially […]

Anti-air Missiles

Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

January 21, 2023 GDC 0

Paranoid Vladimir Putin has deployed air defence systems around Moscow as the tyrant fears being toppled amid his disastrous war in Ukraine. Pantsir-S1 and S-400 defence systems have been positioned on rooftops across the capital, which […]

Europe

Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

December 1, 2022 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin is showing signs of fear in the face of potential air strikes from Ukraine as Russia has erected bomb shelter signs across the country, reports claim. Signs have been seen in Belgorod, only […]

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  • Saab Delivered Third GlobalEye AEW&C To UAE

    February 22, 2021 0
    Saab has announced that it had delivered the third GlobalEye aircraft to the United Arab Emirates on 20 February 2021. Saab delivered second GlobalEye AEW&C to UAEDateOctober 2, 2020Saab delivers fifth GlobalEye to the United [...]
  • Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

    May 27, 2022 0
    The Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with a number of Mi-24 attack helicopters and, together with Slovakia, is currently repairing dozens of armored vehicles, which will return to combat once restored. Ukraine Claimed That It [...]
  • Debris Collected From North Korean Air Defense System Shows Noth Korea Uses Soviet-era Technology

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  • Military neutrality of Serbia, an act to balance between Russia and the NATO

    August 4, 2021 0
    Serbia, which hopes to join the European Union, declared military neutrality in 2006 and joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace program, though it does not seek full membership in the Western defense alliance. Serbia is the [...]
  • Turkey Aims To Sale TFX Fighter At $100 Million Apiece

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  • South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    TAI Unveils New T629 Unmanned Helicopter

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Europe

    Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers First CV90 Support Vehicles For Norwegian Army

  • Air Platform

    Italy will deliver Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Navy: Underestimating the consequences of corruption and incompetence are the reasons for its underperformance

  • Americas

    U.S. startup shoots down Shahed replica with T-REX 26-2 interceptor drone.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship is ready, but China can’t make an aircraft

  • Europe

    Grim milestone: Russia passed 400,000 casualties in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deployed 5000 Troops near Indian Border

  • Americas

    Brazil Issues RFP To Upgrade Leopard 1A Tank

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s easy target T-90M main battle tank

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • Middle East

    Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    The RAF Typhoon Intercepts Russian Tu-95 Aircraft

  • Europe

    EU, U.S. Must Sanction Belarus For Aiding Russia and NATO Should Bomb Belarus

  • Americas

    Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s Carrier Battle Groups In South China Sea Is The Strongest Message To China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Extends State Of Emergency

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Ramps Up Production Of Switchblades Kamikaze Drones

  • South Asia

    Hidden Truth: Rape, Violence and Brutality in the Chittagong Hill Tracts by Bangladesh Military

  • Air Platform

    Armenia pauses Indian Tejas deal after Dubai air show crash.

  • Industry

    Israeli drone company Gadfin plans for worldwide aerial-supply networks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchases CAMM Missile System for Visby-class Frigate.

  • Europe

    Russia Executing Their Own Retreating Soldiers Near Avdiivka

  • C4iSR

    Evolution of Airborne Electronically Scanned Array Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

  • Europe

    Bad News For Russia, Saudi Arabia Returns Grom 2 Ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Royal Navy To Build Five More Type 26 Frigates Amid Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Industry

    South Africa Bans On Arms Export To Arab Countries Hurting Its Economy

  • Europe

    Another setback: Russia has pulled back forces from towns opposite Kherson, says Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia Reverse Engineered IAI Searcher II Drone, Exported Drone to Iran

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

  • Air Platform

    Skylark 3 Field Deployable Tactical UAS

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy Conducts Flight Test of Homegrown SMASH SLBM

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • Europe

    Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone boat shot down Russia’s two Su-30SM fighter jet over Black sea using AIM-9 missile

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

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