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  • [ February 11, 2026 ] Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. Air Platform
  • [ February 11, 2026 ] U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China. Africa
  • [ February 11, 2026 ] J-20 exposed: new photos reveal China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has visible screws, rivets and quality issues on the airframe.   Air Platform
  • [ February 11, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Europe
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Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

May 14, 2024 GDC 0

On May 13, 2024, Ukrainian forces from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade claimed to have shot down two Russian Su-25 attack aircraft using Swedish-made RBS-70 man-portable anti-air missile in the Avdiivka direction of Donetsk Oblast. […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8 Helicopters

October 17, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian armed forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories on the night of 17 October, reported the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories. […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter suffers from severe vibrations on tail rotors

October 5, 2023 GDC 0

Pro-Kremlin bloggers and propagandists on social media shared a video that shows the Russian Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter flying with its tail torn apart. Pro-Russian Telegram channels initially reported that the Ka-52 was damaged […]

Air Platform

Ukraine shot down two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces shot down two of Russia’s prized Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopters early on Thursday morning using Swedish RBS-70 MANPAD, according to Ukraine’s military. This is the fourth attack helicopter downed by the Swedish RBS-70 […]

Air Platform

Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

August 1, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine said Tuesday that it shot down one of Russia’s most advanced operational attack helicopters using a man-portable air defense system. Ukrainian military reported that the Ka-52 helicopter was shot down at 7:43 a.m. by […]

Air Platform

Dramatic moment British Starstreak missile blasts Russian KA-52 helicopter out the sky

July 29, 2023 GDC 0

A dramatic video shows the moment a British-made Starstreak missile annihilated a Russian helicopter. One of Vladimir Putin’s top commanders onboard the Ka-52 was killed when the aircraft plummeted in Ukraine, defence sources claimed. Gripping […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

July 16, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter on the Donetsk front, according to Ukrainian Telegram channel. “Another Alligator down. A unit from the Air Force’s anti-aircraft missile forces destroyed a Ka-52 attack helicopter on the […]

Air Platform

Putin just lost 300th Russian helicopter since he invaded Ukraine, totaling 1,285 airborne assets destroyed

June 19, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shown their extraordinary capability to down Russian air assets ever since Vladimir Putin ordered his military invasion and Kyiv’s soldiers just reached another major milestone according to a recent update […]

Europe

Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

June 12, 2023 GDC 0

The Russian cruiser Moskva was attacked in the Black Sea on April 13th. There are unconfirmed reports also that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov was attacked on May 6th.  As details emerge, four important questions […]

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  • The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

    October 7, 2021 0
    The air force needs new, advanced aircraft to strengthen the nation’s defences, newly appointed air force chief, ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya, said in an interview with Strait Times. Thai Air Force Plans To Buy Lockheed’s F-35 [...]
  • Germany purchases 20 tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

    October 17, 2025 0
    Germany today formalised the order for 20 new “Tranche 5” Eurofighters, with the signing of the contract between the top management of Eurofighter GmbH and NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) at the Airbus [...]
  • Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

    August 28, 2023 0
    Russian military bloggers are currently voicing fierce criticism of their own military command, as follows FOCUS online. A brigade of Russian soldiers isolated on an island in the Dnipro River is being massively shelled by [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

    April 2, 2025 0
    A Royal Australian Air Force official said on March 27 that Australia received classified briefing on the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan’s joint project to build a sixth-generation fighter during the Avalon Australian International Airshow. [...]
  • Gotland-class Submarine is A Unique Swedish Innovation

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

    January 28, 2026 0
    A US aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend US forces, or potentially take military action against Iran. Iran [...]
Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains after Russian troops flee frontline

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops retaken north of Bakhmut days after Wagner mercenaries handed over Bakhmut to Russian army

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Begin Construction Of Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • Americas

    US Army Selected Swiss Designed APC9K Submachine Gun

  • Air Platform

    From Russia with Dud: Meet the Sukhoi Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • Americas

    US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • Americas

    Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Army General arrested on large-scale bribery charges

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Middle East

    Kuwait purchases Bayraktar TB2 drones worth $367 million

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed four Tu-160 Blackjack bombers at Engels-2 air base in Saratov region

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicopters

  • Air Platform

    France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Multiple MAGURA V5 sea drones exploded in Sevastopol and Kerch in occupied Crimea, and total closure of the Crimea bridge

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Received Its First Eurofighter Typhoon From The UK

  • Americas

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

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    NATO Members to Purchase Australian-made Apollo Laser Weapon System.

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Dragon Drones Spitting Out 4000 degree temperature fires at Russian forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

  • Anti-drone System

    Swedish Startup Develop Low-cost Kreuger 100 Battery-powered Drone Interceptor

  • Infantry Weapons

    Biden Admin Considers Supplying Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, A Death Blow To Russian Navy

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Established Bidirectional Datalink Between F-35 and Ground Forces

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 Successfully Jammed Russian-made S-300 SAM of Syrian Army

  • Land Platform

    India’s new Zorawar light tank fitted with aluminium side skirts, vulnerable to FPV drones

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Sanctions Chinese Comac Jet Ending Chinese Home-grown Commercial Jets Dream

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan inaugurated the fourth and final Turkish-built MILGEM corvette

  • Europe

    Russian Askold Corvette shows massive hull breach after Ukrainian Scalp-EG strike

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Dassault Aviation Agree On Industrial Partnership For FCAS Programme

  • Europe

    A large number of Russian casualties related to alcohol abuse, British intelligence report

  • Naval Platforms

    The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

  • South Asia

    Proverty-stricken Sri Lankan Was Offered Construction Work In Russia, Forced To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkiye to build nuclear-powered submarines for its navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Surface-to-air Missiles For Its Frigates

  • Air Platform

    British army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters achieved full operational capability

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missile is a grave concern for South Korea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Gets New S-400 Busting AARGM-ER Missiles

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

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