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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 […]

  • Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

    September 18, 2023 0
    Norway said Thursday it had completed the sale of 32 F-16 fighter jets to fellow NATO member Romania after getting the green light from US authorities. Norway Sold 32 Second-hand F-16 Fighting Falcon To RomaniaDateNovember 18, 2022Norway [...]
  • Rising regional tensions, Australia committed to fulfill defense spending

    July 2, 2020 0
    Australia will meet its target to increase Defence spending ahead of schedule as it fends off cyber and security threats facing the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has long promised to lift the Defence budget [...]
  • Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

    March 2, 2020 0
    Turkey shot down two Syrian SU-24 warplanes and destroyed three Syrian air defense systems, the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Read More TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone The [...]
  • Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicle rolls over in front of Ukrainian soldiers

    November 22, 2024 0
    Russian marines from the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade counterattacked the eastern edge of the 270-mile salient that Ukrainian troops carved out of western Russia’s Kursk Oblast starting in early August. Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles [...]
  • Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

    April 9, 2025 0
    Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese citizens serving in the Russian military in the eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. “Our soldiers captured two Chinese soldiers who were fighting as part of the [...]
  • Ukrainian soldiers captured Russia’s armored vehicles in the Donbas region

    April 13, 2023 0
    Ukrainian soldiers show off Russia’s rare armored vehicle seized from the Russians during a counteroffensive in the Donbas region. Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATODateApril 11, 2021Ukrainian Defense Industry CapabilitiesDateAugust 24, [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Army Received First Batch Of Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

  • Europe

    MBDA’s Marte ER Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Passes Final Test

  • Europe

    Russia started to rebuild its military and mimic Chinese military after losing 415,000 troops

  • Air Platform

    Mikoyan to restart MiG-35 production without radar and targeting pod, amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Su-35 doomed: Sweden considers training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to stop purchasing Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and Russian junk military hardware

  • Europe

    Germany purchased 100 Australian-made Boxer Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

  • Industry

    Chinese Military Aviation Industry

  • Americas

    US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Singapore Air Force Purchases H225M Helicopter Simulator From Spanish Indra

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Should Back Anti-Taliban Resistance Groups, Says Lawmaker

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • South Asia

    China lays keel for Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A class frigate

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Industry

    Australia ramping up defense production capability

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • South Asia

    Pakistan steps up fighter jets and AEW&C activities near Pakistani border with India

  • Central Asia

    Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves THAAD Missile Defense System To UAE

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Air Platform

    Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase In Crimea

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Plans To Buy 24 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Russia will militarily intervene in the event of an uprising in Belarus says Putin’s spokesperson Peskov

  • Air Platform

    Inexpensive Turkish armed drones reshaping warfare

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Strike At Russian Convoy As They Take A Nap

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

  • Europe

    Poland Asks Germany To Transfer Long-range Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Halt Transfer Of MQ-1C Gray Eagle Armed Drone To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • Europe

    Pro-Ukraine partisans blew up Russian railway line carrying North Korean ammunition

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Sign an Agreement to Resolve Bitter Disputes

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Missile Struck Military Installation Killing Russian General

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles Against Russian Warships

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