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Europe

Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

April 1, 2023 GDC 0

The most immediate issue is that Russia invaded Ukraine. But, of course, that is not the beginning of the story. I am very sympathetic to the Ukrainian people in this war, but I will try […]

Europe

The West Must Give Putin The “Lessons of Iraq” in Ukraine

February 26, 2022 GDC 0

President Putin avoided sending boots on Syrian ground and deployed limited numbers of troops in Syria. Syria was a showroom for Russian weapons that generated $15 billion weapons sales to North Africa and Southeast Asia. […]

Europe

Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

February 26, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine shot down two Russian fighter jets, two IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, reported the week newspaper citing Ukrainian officials. The head of the Vinnytsia Regional State Administration, Serhiy Borzov, said on social media that […]

Americas

U.S. mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in

October 19, 2021 GDC 0

Political leaders from Tony Blair to Dick Cheney praise the former soldier and diplomat in the wake of his death from Covid. Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several […]

Americas

Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

June 13, 2021 GDC 0

June 12, 2021 is Women Veterans Day. Maryland is home to 52,000 women Veterans. The day is the anniversary of the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948. The law […]

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

    May 18, 2025 0
    The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit plans to issue a solicitation for low-collateral counter-drone technology next week, part of the second iteration of its Replicator rapid-fielding effort that’s focused on helping the Pentagon protect its installations [...]
  • Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

    October 9, 2023 0
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  • Ukraine recaptured half the territory from Russia since its invasion

    July 25, 2023 0
    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that while Ukraine has retaken half of the territory that Russia initially seized in its invasion, Kyiv faced a “a very hard fight” to win back [...]
  • Myanmar air force drops bombs on Bangladesh border after Arakan army seized outpost

    June 21, 2023 0
    Myanmar’s military carried out a sustained air assault against the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine State’s Maungdaw Township over the weekend, according to local sources. Corrupt and inept Bangladesh Army’s inaction emboldens the Myanmar Army [...]
  • U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

    May 1, 2024 0
    Traffic on the main bridge linking the Russian mainland with annexed Crimea was temporarily halted as Moscow said Ukraine attacked the peninsula with U.S.-supplied missiles (Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS) missiles. Ukrainian ATACMS tactical [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Received First Airborne Laser Weapons

    August 4, 2022 0
    The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first LANCE (Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments) directed energy weapon system from Lockheed Martin. The Dynetics-Lockheed MAXPOWER High Power Microwave weaponsDateApril 14, 2020Lockheed Martin Delivers [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to manufacture Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Anti-semitic rioters stormed the airport in Russia’s Dagestan to stop flights to Israel

  • Middle East

    U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse as the U.S. Navy Clears Strait of Hormuz Mines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Warship Showcases State-of-the-art Fire Powers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon shows some crazy maneuver

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • Africa

    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    South Korea showcases K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket artillery system in Saudi Arabia and UAE

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

  • Africa

    Israel and Sudan to normalise ties soon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s $40 Billion Crystal Meth Business

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Europe

    Russia Forming Battalion of Food-Starved And Malnourished North Korean Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Defense Industry

    Russia’s Nebo-M Radar, is it a scam or propaganda?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • South Asia

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman delivers SiAW test missile to US Air Force

  • Europe

    Sweden Purchases Leopard Tanks Worth $2 Billion

  • Africa

    Senegal awarded Piriou a contract to build three OPV58 S

  • Air Platform

    Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman laid flowers at the tomb of Russian war criminals in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) To Build Six OPV For Philippines Navy

  • C4iSR

    Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

  • Europe

    Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tenders

  • South Asia

    India Purchases 113 GE-404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • C4iSR

    Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine shot down five Russian aircraft using Patriot PAC3 missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    Piriou Awarded Contract To Deliver 20 Harbor Tugs To French Navy

  • Europe

    Russia jailed two senior military officers for purchasing Pantsir-SM air defense system to protect Crimea bridge

  • Air Platform

    RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

  • Anti-air Missiles

    US Army Deploys MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System In The Middle East

  • Middle East

    The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy.

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Middle East

    Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington Post

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    Russia moves towards quantity rather than quality amid mass production of military equipment

  • Europe

    Babcock Floats Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Invites Saab, Lockheed, KAI And TAI For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Tenders

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys fifty thousand troops near Indian border

  • Air Platform

    Boeing rolls out Super Hornet Block III for US Navy

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

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