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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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  • Russia Quietly Dumped AESA Radar and TVC In MiG-35 Fighters

    August 16, 2021 0
    The first batch of six RAC (Russian Aircraft Corporation) “MiG” MiG-35 multi-role combat aircrafts have been delivered to the VKS (Russian aerospace forces), according to Ilya Tarasenko, director-general of RAC MiG, in an announcement made [...]
  • Royal Thai Navy Receives Domestically Produced 155mm Howitzers.

    September 9, 2025 0
    The Royal Thai Navy has officially received a new 155mm Self-Propelled Wheeled Howitzer (ATMG) system to enhance its land-based defense capabilities.The artillery system was produced in Thailand through a collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems, reflecting [...]
  • Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

    July 6, 2021 0
    The Swiss defense ministry has proposed the purchase of 36 Lockheed Martin-built F-35A fighters to replace its air force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets, pending a parliament approval. The Swiss Ministry of Defense, Civil Defense and Sports [...]
  • Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

    October 21, 2020 0
    Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia was formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India. The Australian Defence Force [...]
  • Turkey’s Havelsan Develops Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Barkan

    June 5, 2021 0
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  • Ukraine discussing possible acquisition of Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

    September 23, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Minister Umierov reveals negotiations for Gripen and Eurofighter jets and secured F-16 and Mirage-2000 commitments. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the negotiations during a national television broadcast, citing progress in talks for [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approved Foreign Military Sale Of $150 Million Hellfire Missiles For Netherlands

  • Europe

    Polish military fields new version of Rosomak armored combat vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China opens memorial for 35 soldiers died in Galwan Valley confrontation with India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-up

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Strikes Killed More Than 200 Russian Soldiers In Dzharylhach

  • Central Asia

    Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian military surrender

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Evaluation Exercises Amongst Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon And Super Hornet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Purchases Additional Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Worth $3.1 Billion.

  • Americas

    CAES to Supply Precision Strike Sensor for US Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires

  • Europe

    South Korea Offers Fighter Jets, Submarine, and Drones to Greece

  • Europe

    Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hezbollah used Iranian-made Almas anti-tank missile for the first time

  • Middle East

    Israeli Shipyard Awarded Contract To Build Five Reshef-class Corvettes

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Shahed-136 Factory Attacked By CESSNA Light Plane Converted Into A Drone

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea plans to build its first aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Americas

    US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

  • Europe

    Talks Underway To Replace Vladimir Putin As Russian President

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

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    Ukraine Captured Russia’s Anti-tank Mines In Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Russian warship Admiral Levchenko’s Ukrainian-made propulsion caught fire in the Barents Sea due to spare parts shortages

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • South Asia

    Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland purchases three Swedish-built A26 class submarines.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in Donetsk

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Tanks And Armored Vehicles Faster Than It Can Replenish

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

  • Industry

    France will Revive India’s Kaveri Engine Program If India Orders 36 More Rafale

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged Top Nuclear Scientists, Radar and Missile Designer Amid Chinese-made System Failures in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Europe

    Russian troops fled from Ukraine frontline, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claims

  • Anti-ship Missile

    France buys latest version of Exocet missile for naval frigates

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia warns BAE Systems to meet Australian Job Pledges in Hunter-class Frigate Programme

  • Americas

    Israel wants greater military cooperation with the U.S. to counter Iran

  • Europe

    Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Two Scorpene-Class Submarines From France

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles to fulfil Russia’s order

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Americas

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Akula-class submarine powered by tugboat!

  • Counter-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

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