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Middle East

‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

August 13, 2021 GDC 0

Dubai (GDC) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said, marking the first fatalities after years of assaults targeting […]

Middle East

Shadow War: An Iranian Oil Tanker Exploded In The Syrian Port of Latakia

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

An explosion was reported on a ship at the port in Latakia with a fire reported on the ship, according to Arabic media. The Latakia port is located just 20 kilometers from the Russian military […]

Africa

Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

August 4, 2021 GDC 0

Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized four oil tankers in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain’s maritime trade agency reported a “potential hijack” […]

Middle East

Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

August 1, 2021 GDC 0

Two crew members died when an oil tanker connected to an Israeli billionaire was attacked off the coast of Oman, reported Al Jazeera citing the ship’s management firm said. A Briton and a Romanian were […]

Middle East

Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian Oil Tanker

April 26, 2021 GDC 0

The Israeli military managed to blow up an Iranian oil tanker despite Russian military escort. Despite the fact that Russia has placed its electronic suppression and countermeasures in Tartus with short, medium and long-range air […]

  • Independent Investigation reveals about the Pilkhana Killings, Bangladesh Rifles mutiny and Indian RAW Involvement.

    December 5, 2025 0
    A comprehensive investigative report by the Independent Investigation Commission on the 2009 Pilkhana killings of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel, highlighting the involvement of Indian intelligence agencies, RAW and key Bangladeshi political figures in the conspiracy [...]
  • Saab will manufacture Russia’s helicopter and jet killer RBS-70 NG in Ukraine.

    November 4, 2025 0
    Saab and Ukraine have agreed to jointly produce air defense systems under Kyiv’s “Build in Ukraine” program. The move deepens Ukraine’s defense-industrial base, strengthening supply chains and signaling growing international confidence in wartime production. Turkey [...]
  • Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

    November 19, 2022 0
    Poland’s national team were escorted by F-16 fighter jets as they headed to Qatar for the World Cup. Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATODateMay 27, 2021Ukraine will not be the last country [...]
  • Ukraine supplied air defense systems to Azerbaijan

    November 6, 2020 0
    Ukrspetsexport has agreed to supply Ukraine with P-18 air defense radar to Azerbaijan, reported ZN.UA, citing its own sources. P-18 is well-proven radar capable of detecting air targets at distances of several hundred kilometers. U.S. [...]
  • The UK Wants Turkish-styled Drones For Its Military

    March 31, 2021 0
    The UK’s military is expected to embark on a new armed drone programme in response to Azerbaijan’s controversial use of the technology in its victory over Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Defence officials believe that [...]
  • Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US shipbuilding issues to long-term and short-term problems

    February 22, 2025 0
    Many big US Navy shipbuilding programs are delayed and over budget. British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support shipsDateMay 11, 2020HII Started Building Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)DateJanuary 13, 2021Austal Awarded [...]
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

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

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    Iraq Ditches Russia’s Su-35, Opt-in For 14 Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Wagner Group recruited 49,000 convicts, 32,000 were dead within weeks of deployment in Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

  • Middle East

    Israel, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire After 15 Months of Bloodsheds

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • Air Platform

    Transactional Trump: Bangladesh Air Guard Could Receive American Jets, Bangladesh Will Never Receive Eurofighter Or Rafale For Poor Human Rights Record

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Produce Eighth THAAD Battery

  • Americas

    Biden Admin Stepped Up Efforts To Block Iran Acquiring Components For Its Drone Program From America, Europe And Asia

  • Europe

    Here’s why Russia lost more than 300,000 troops in 17 months of the Ukraine war

  • Industry

    BlueScope Awarded A Contract To Supply Steel For Hunter-class Frigate

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Europe

    Russia deployed North Korean short-range anti-tank missile in the Ukraine war

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Virtual Reality (VR) Training of the F-35 Lightning II

  • Europe

    French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

  • Europe

    Dutch MoD Issued B-Letter To Naval Group, Saab & TKMS For Walrus SSK Replacement

  • Europe

    Ukraine equips maritime drones with R-73 air-to-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine says its Neptune cruise missiles hit the Russian airbase in Crimea damaging 12 Su-30 and one Su-24 aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Approves NASAMS Anti-air Missile And AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER Missiles Sale To Taiwan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debris Collected From North Korean Air Defense System Shows Noth Korea Uses Soviet-era Technology

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Engineering and ASFAT to cooperate on MILGEM project for Pakistan Navy’s corvettes

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $72.4 Million Contract For New M109A1 Howitzer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Host Naval Exercises With British Carrier Strike Group

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud’s 92N2 radar and 96L6 high-altitude radar

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Has Destroyed Syrian MiG-29s Fleet in Air Raids

  • Naval Weapons

    BrahMos ER Failed To Launch During A Test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • Africa

    Donald Trump brokers peace deal between Israel and Arab league member Sudan

  • Air Platform

    UK interested in buying Turkish Akinci drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN upgrades Anzac-class frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Signs $2.5 Billion Deals To Buy 75 M1A2 Abrams Tanks And 17 Assault Breacher Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine may sell 50% stake in Motor Sich to Turkish firm

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 Diesel Engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply Into Service

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

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