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Turkish Bayraktar vs Russian Pantsir: Has Turkey Gained Advantage over Russian Weaponry?

December 26, 2020 GDC 0

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Middle East

Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

September 9, 2020 GDC 0

A video appeared about the Russian MiG-29 fighter shot down over Libya, which, according to Turkish sources, was hit by the anti-aircraft guided missile of the Turkish MiM-23 “Hawk” air defense system. On the presented […]

Africa

Thanks To Turkish Drone, GNA Regain Control of Libyan Capital Tripoli

June 6, 2020 GDC 0

 In a major turn of events in a war that has killed more than 1,000 civilians, the internationally recognised government in Libya announced on Thursday that it had taken full control of the capital, dealing a significant, […]

Africa

Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong II: Turkey Demonstrated Only Air Power Can Defeat Enemy Using Drones

May 28, 2020 GDC 0

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Africa

Libyan War Contributed Lucrative Arms Deal For Russia and China, Financed By UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2020 GDC 0

Rival factions in Libya’s civil war both claim that Russia has transferred six MiG-29 fighters and two Su-24 attack jets to Al Jufra airbase in central Libya to support the Benghazi-based Libyan National Army (LNA) […]

  • U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

    December 16, 2024 0
    The United States will give Ukraine $500m in military aid as part of an 11th-hour push by outgoing President Joe Biden to bolster the country’s defences before he leaves office early next year. Pentagon Announced [...]
  • UK to buy German-made new artillery system

    July 26, 2024 0
    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ties between their nations. A key highlight of their discussions will be the unveiling of a [...]
  • Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

    July 24, 2025 0
    Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative. Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile SystemDateOctober 22, 2023Switzerland Issues Tender For Medium-range Anti-air Missile SystemDateJanuary [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers

    December 23, 2023 0
    Ukraine shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers over the southern front on Friday morning, its air force said. Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jetDateFebruary 18, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • Putin’s ‘meat grinder’ assault on Ukraine cost Russia 50,000 troops this year, totalling 450,000 troops loses

    April 18, 2024 0
    Toll surges by quarter in a year as Kremlin persists in ordering wave after wave of men forward to wear down Ukraine forces. On an average Russia lost more 500-700 troops per day in Avdiivka, [...]
  • Turkey Planning to Test Its Killer Drone Against S-400

    November 7, 2020 0
    Turkey will test its attack drone against Russian S-400 air defense systems. Based on the tactical knowledge gained through the use Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles in Libya and Syria against the Pantsir-S air defense [...]
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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA’s Meteor – The Most Advanced Beyond-visual-range Air-to-Air Missile in the World

  • Air Platform

    Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Emerged As F-35 Alternative For Air Forces Worldwide

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Launches Evolys LMG

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands delivered first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Dongfeng EQ2050 Mengshi ‘Brave Soldier’, American Humvee copycat armored vehicle

  • Americas

    U.S. Wants Commitment From Australia that It Would Engage AUKUS Nuclear Submarines If A Conflict With China Breaks Out.

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • Air Platform

    Spain will purchase Eurofighter instead of F-35A fighter jets.

  • C4iSR

    Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter To Create 20000 Jobs In UK

  • Europe

    Russian General Yuri Afanasevskii Severely Injured After Ukraine’s Secret Services Gave Him An Exploding Mobile Phone

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Releases Photo Of New Single Engine Fighter “The Checkmate”

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • Europe

    Thousands Of Mobilized Russian Conscripts Are Unfit For Military Service In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey to develop long-range multi-domain SİPER anti-air system, says Ismail Demir

  • Europe

    Top 5 Weapons Platform Russia Couldn’t Afford, Aimed At Export Customers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Defense Industry

    Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will not be the last country Putin invades, sending Polish and Dutch F-16s to Ukraine would defend Baltic states

  • Europe

    UK To Retire Eurofighter Typhoon, Puma Helo And C-130J Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Europe

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Build Two Visby Generation 2 Stealth Corvettes

  • Industry

    20 Chinese Tech Firms Are Backed By Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)

  • Middle East

    U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Middle East Amid Iran Tensions.

  • Europe

    Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The U.S. Will Completely Destroy Iran’s S-400, HQ-9B and BAVAR-373 Anti-air Missile System.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded $800 Million Contract For Development Of Sixth-Gen Tempest Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Lockheed, Thales to Build LRASM Missile Production Facility in Australia

  • South Asia

    U.S. FBI Arrested Bangladeshi National Zobaidul Amin in Malaysia for Child Sexual Abuse.

  • Europe

    Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Damen OPV 1900 (PNS Yarmook)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Achieves Major Milestone on Upgrading Hobart-class Destroyer.

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