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  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Saab Giraffe AMB gains 1-second scan capability for near-real-time air surveillance. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
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Outdated and Unreliable Su-57 Forced Russia to Send 12 Years Old ‘Prototype 054’ Su-57 to India, China and UAE

February 12, 2025 GDC 0

The Russian Su-57 (NATO reporting name: Felon), previously known as T-50, is taking part to its first airshow abroad, with two aircraft now arrived at Zhuhai airshow for the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition and […]

C4iSR

Japanese Murata, American Texas Instruments, French Thales and German Siemens Supplied Communications, EW and Computation Equipment For Russia’s Su-57 Jets

October 2, 2024 GDC 0

OSINT researchers from Frontelligence Insight have played a crucial role in uncovering how Russia continues to bypass Western sanctions to produce its Su-57 fighter jets. Their investigation has exposed procurement schemes for high-tech equipment crucial for creating […]

Air Platform

No IFF: Russia shot down its own Su-35 near occupied Sevastopol

March 29, 2024 GDC 0

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down in friendly fire on March 28 near occupied Sevastopol, confirmed the head of the city’s occupation authorities Mykhailo Razvozhaev. “A military plane fell into the sea… Civilian […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

March 4, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Air Force deployed anti-aircraft guided missiles against two Russian aircraft, a Su-34 and a Su-35, on 2 March. The Su-34 was shot down. Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Ukraine’s Air Force Commander, on Telegram […]

Air Platform

Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military says it has shot down 10 Russian military jets in as many days, which marks a sharp increase over the preceding months. The claim comes despite shortages experienced by Ukrainian forces due to […]

Air Platform

Ukraine war: Russia postponed development of prototype Su-75 Checkmate

August 28, 2023 GDC 0

$30 million is really cheap Su-75! If cheap, it will be a poorly designed and poorly performing fighter jet and if expensive, no air force will be able to purchase it. An OLED-screen laptop costs […]

Europe

Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

July 27, 2022 GDC 0

In the face of significant Russian losses in Ukraine from the late spring of 2022, one of the most notable new classes of weapons system supplied to the Ukrainian Military by its NATO allies has […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In Kherson

July 21, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian Air Force reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 Flanker-S fighter jet over the occupied town of Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region. This is the third Su-35S downed by Ukrainian forces. A fourth Su-35S crashed in […]

C4iSR

Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

January 24, 2022 GDC 0

Su-57’s “distributed radar” must radiate electromagnetic waves outwards to work, equivalent to a person walking at night with flashlights all over his body, making it easier to be spotted. Restricted by backward microelectronics technology, Russian […]

C4iSR

Sanctions Buster: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide and Semiconductor to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Sanctions Busting: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP #USA #WashingtonDC #CNN #FoxNews #DWNews #Europe #UK #BBCNews @SecBlinken @SecDef @POTUS #SouthKorea #Seoul #CAATSA #Sanctions #Russia #Moscow #Putin #PutinsPuppets […]

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  • Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

    May 25, 2022 0
    In the 90 days since Russia began its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has lost several dozen Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to open-source-intelligence analysts who scrutinize photos and videos on [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

    September 30, 2025 0
    Airbus confirmed that the Royal Thai Air Force has ordered the new A330 MRTT+, an A330neo-based tanker equipped with both boom and hose-and-drogue systems, a MEDEVAC kit, and a VVIP section. Delivery is slated for [...]
  • Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

    January 17, 2023 0
    Russia is avoiding flying its advanced combat jets over Ukraine for fear of the wreckage from a crash giving away the plane’s secrets, an expert told Global Defense Corp. Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate [...]
  • Mitsubishi extends life of Japan’s Type 10 main battle tanks

    July 28, 2025 0
    Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has showcased ongoing maintenance and overhaul work on the Type 10 main battle tank at its Chitose facility in Hokkaido. Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?DateOctober [...]
  • Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

    November 15, 2025 0
    The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $3.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Germany for 173 SM‑6 Block I missiles and 577 SM‑2 Block IIIC missiles to equip the German Navy’s future F127 air [...]
  • Saudi Arabia and Israel progressed in normalizing diplomatic relations, U.S. diplomatic sources say

    September 26, 2023 0
    The United States is making progress toward a landmark agreement that would see Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a U.S. defense pact and help developing its own civilian nuclear program, two [...]
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

    The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Europe

    Hypersonic missile cannot be stopped just Russia’s hypersonic hyped propaganda Russia wants to spread to the internet

  • Naval Platforms

    India leased Russia’s rotten submarine for $2 billion, left at a berth for 2 decades after failed repairs.

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

  • C4iSR

    India Dumps Russian IL-76A-50EI AEW&C And Opt-in European Options

  • Europe

    Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate.

  • Africa

    Israel and Sudan to normalise ties soon

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • Europe

    Russia Might Run Out Of Ammo, Armored Vehicles And Shells Unless North Korea Supplies Russia With Ammo

  • Industry

    IAI selected five tech startups to develop products

  • Air Platform

    US Army’s Apache Helicopters Armed With Spike NLOS Anti-tank Missiles

  • Americas

    Raytheon and Rheinmetall jointly offered Lynx IFV for US Army’s OMFV competition

  • Europe

    Russian convict soldier shot dead six commanders using AK-12 rifle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Procurement Process Was Flawed While Australia Faces Unprecedented China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Introduces MMA to PLA training after successful fistfights with Indian Troops

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Europe

    Russian casualties reached a staggering 200,000 in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    The US Army Deployed Patriot Missile Defense System And C-RAM In Iraq

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Received Otokar ARMA 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Germany sends more Gepard air-defense tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Built Carrier Strike Groups

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF’s High-tech Warships Can Dismantle Low-tech Chinese Submarine

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Europe

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Europe

    Putin Claimed He Could Strike UK With A Missile To Kill Boris Johnson

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Naval Weapons

    India Procured air-launched Harpoon for P-8I Poseidon

  • Europe

    Russian Army has fewer than 3000 tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

  • Middle East

    American aid recipient Egypt turn to Russia for military hardware

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • Europe

    HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Two Bridges In Kherson, Russians Fleeing Kherson In Fear of HIMARS

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • South Asia

    Washington is pressuring Delhi to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

  • Europe

    Russian saboteurs destroyed two An-148 aircraft and one Mi-28 helicopter near Moscow

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Egypt Wants More Meteor And Scalp Missiles For Its Rafale

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Naval Platforms

    Goa Shipyard delivers fourth Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Europe

    Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers From France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cost of Australian submarine project blows out by $10bn

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

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