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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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  • President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

    May 16, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is looking to upgrade U.S. fighter jets by creating a F-55 model. Trump said in Qatar on Thursday that there will be a “simple upgrade” to the [...]
  • What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer the trans-Atlantic alliance?

    April 6, 2023 0
    Finland joined NATO on Tuesday, bringing the Western defence alliance significant military capabilities developed over the years. Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)DateApril 4, 2023Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter [...]
  • Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

    November 16, 2025 0
    Bangladesh has ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 paramilitary mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged Indian RAW involvement, the inquiry chief said. Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a [...]
  • Pakistan Army shot down Indian quadcopter in Kashmir

    June 30, 2020 0
    Pakistan’s military on Sunday said it shot down a small Indian drone that flew hundreds of meters into Pakistani-administered Kashmir, said spokesperson for Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan’s military on Sunday said it shot down a [...]
  • Belgian military received the initial batch of Falcon armored vehicles

    June 7, 2024 0
    The Belgian military has received the first batch of its new American-built Command and Liaison Vehicles (CLV). These vehicles, known as Falcons, are set to equip combat units of both the Ground Component and the [...]
  • Japan Sent To F-15J Fighter Jets To Philippines

    December 10, 2022 0
    Two Japanese fighter jets landed in the Philippines on Tuesday for the first time since World War II, as part of cooperation between Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force. Boeing Awarded A [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes Destroyed Four of Putin’s Choppers Worth $75 Million

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has obligation to sign security pact and civil nuclear agreement with the US, Germany, France, Australia and the UK to guard democracy in Bangladesh, get Bangladesh’s military out of Indian RAW’s shadow

  • Middle East

    Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Short-lists ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO A200 and Mitsubishi’s Mogami Class For $7.6 Billion Frigate Contract

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s desperate plea ‘give us the damn Patriots’. Patriot missile is the gold standard of all missile defense- Dmytro Kuleba

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan, Armenia open up for commerce and trade

  • Europe

    Lürssen Group Started Construction of K130 Braunschweig-class Corvette

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Europe

    Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

  • Europe

    France And Italy Order More ASTER 30 Missiles Amid Ukraine War

  • South Asia

    Russia started exchanging food from Pakistan amid Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian engineers developed remotely controlled submarine

  • Europe

    Mastercard, Visa and American Express Payment Networks Blocked in Russia

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Europe

    Saab’s A26 is the world’s first fifth-generation stealth attack submarine.

  • Europe

    Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chin Brotherhood Forces Seize Control Of Myanmar Junta’s FAB-250 and FAB-500 Bombs Manufacturing Plant, Junta Lost 40 Military Sites To Arakan Army

  • Central Asia

    Armenia is not an ally of Russia on “Ukraine invasion”, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Destroyed Sevastopol Shipyard In Occupied Crimea

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Coup: Ordinary People Joining Karen Rebel To Fight Junta

  • Europe

    Canada donates 20,000 155mm artillery rounds to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Agrees to Sale F-35 Stealth Jets to Türkiye

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Conducts Joint Exercises With Egyptian Rafale Fighters

  • Europe

    Russia Launches a Record 70 missiles at Ukraine in One day, Many Miss Targets

  • Europe

    Turkish jet-powered drone makes its first flight

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Emerges As Eighth Largest Weapons Exporter In The World

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Prepared Evacuation Plans To Iran, Belarus Or Myanmar Should The Russian Army Fail In Ukraine

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Europe

    50 Years Old Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel On Sale

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots who are trained in F-16 say American F-16 technologically superior than Sukhoi and Mikoyan built jets

  • Defense Industry

    Global Arms Exports Rising Despite Global Coronavirus Pandemic

  • Air Platform

    Egypt And Algeria Received 1980s MiG-29 Airframes, Because MiG-35 Was Propaganda Jet

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Thwarts 32 Russian Air Attacks Over Kyiv

  • Americas

    US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group take control of Chinese company owned rare earth mines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s cruise missile factory.

  • Naval Weapons

    South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Started Granting Protection Visa For High-ranking Myanmar Military’s Defectors

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government sent three former DGFI Directors and Army Generals to forced retirement, and one General dismissed amid human rights violations and corruption

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

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