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Air Platform

Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

May 12, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine on Thursday said it downed five more Russian fighter jets in overnight operations. The Armed Forces Air Command of Ukraine states that it has shot down one Su-25 fighter jet, two Su-34 fighter-bombers, three […]

Americas

President Biden signs bill reviving WWII lend-lease act for Ukraine

May 11, 2022 GDC 0

President Joe Biden on Monday resurrected a World War II measure used to boost US allies fighting Nazi Germany, allowing the government to accelerate weapons shipments to Ukraine for its battle against Russia’s invasion. Biden […]

Europe

Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake Island

May 11, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military released drone footage on May 8 showing what it said were attacks on Russian ammunition depots at Russia’s occupied Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, in the western Black Sea. Aerial footage shows buildings […]

Americas

U.S. To Send EW Capable MQ-1C Gray Eagle To Ukraine

May 11, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. is sending electronic jamming equipment to the front lines in Ukraine. The Defense Department on May 6 said a $150 million security package bound for Eastern Europe includes the jamming gear, as well […]

Air Platform

British Intelligence Gathers Data From Destroyed Russian Mi-35 Hind helicopter

May 10, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian emergency service recovered from the bottom of the Kyiv Reservoir the wreckage of a Russian Mi-24/35 Hind attack helicopter that was shot down during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. British intelligence, so used to […]

Europe

Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

May 10, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian Navy released a video of a military drone hit on Russian two Raptor-class boats in the Black Sea. Ukrainian Naval Forces footage appears to show a Bayraktar TB2 drone hitting Russian patrol boats near […]

Europe

Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

May 9, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian officials released a video of an alleged military drone strike on a Russian Mi-8 helicopter at the island in the Black Sea. The footage was reportedly filmed at Ukraine’s Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, […]

Europe

The U.S. to donate 200 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

May 9, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Indiana National Guard has announced that its Soldiers are preparing M113 tracked armored personnel carriers for transport, as part of a U.S. initiative to support Ukrainians in the defense of their nation. “Hoosier […]

Europe

Epic Fail: Putin’s Forces Are Pushed Out Of Donbas Before Russian Victory Day Parade

May 8, 2022 GDC 0

Russia’s revived invasion of Ukraine appears to have fizzled, suffering minimal gains and heavy losses once again on the front lines. President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions of empire remain unlikely. Even his own commanders appear to […]

Europe

Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

May 8, 2022 GDC 0

Flames lit up the sky over Russia in the early hours after suspected Ukrainian missile strikes blew up two oil storage facilities supplying Putin’s troops fighting for control of Donbas.  The Transneft-Druzhba Oil Depot, located […]

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  • Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in Ukraine’s storm shadow missile strikes

    April 21, 2024 0
    Ukrainian missile strike in occupied Luhansk last week killed Russian Colonel Pavel Kropotov, local Russian media reported on April 19. U.S. Supplied HIMARS Rocket Killed 56th Russian Colonel In UkraineDateJuly 1, 2022Russia Admits Two More [...]
  • Trump Admin will unfreeze $20 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S. in exchange for Iran’s enriched Uranium stockpile.

    April 19, 2026 0
    The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran [...]
  • Swedish Army Received Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

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  • Raytheon’s AIM-9X infrared-guided Sidewinder air-to-air missile

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  • Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

    December 15, 2023 0
    In a significant development for Ukraine’s military capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced via Telegram the delivery of six additional 2S22 Bohdana 8×8 self-propelled howitzers, boosting their armed forces’ artillery strength. This latest procurement raises Ukraine’s [...]
  • China’s Y-20 transport aircraft delivers weapons and tunnel boring equipments to Iran under an $8 billion gold-for-weapons deal.

    April 13, 2026 0
    China started delivering 5 HQ-9B batteries, 16 HQ-16 batteries, 24 HQ-7 batteries, 1000 shoulder-fired FN-6, 150 C-802 anti-ship missiles, and digging equipment, along with ballistic missile launchers, through the CPEC corridor and Y-20 transport aircraft [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    SIG SAUER Unveiled 716i TREAD Assault Weapons

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • Americas

    Why Lockheed Martin Selected Raytheon to Build Distributed Aperture Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Scrambled Fighters To Intercept Chinese H-6 Bombers

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Rafale Fighter Jet Crashes Near Airbase After Night Raid Fourth Rafale Aircraft Loss in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers 12 Gripen E to Philippines worth $1.1 billion

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • Europe

    Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Middle East

    The time has come for Bangladesh to recognize Israel after UAE, Morocco, and Bahrain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    16 PLA Air Force Aircraft Intrudes In Malaysian Airspace

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intercepts Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarine in its waters

  • Air Platform

    Armenia armed its Su-30 fighters with Iranian glide bombs as Russia failed to deliver missiles.

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Delivers First F-16V Block 70 To Bulgaria

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Underwater Vessels For Singaporean Navy

  • Counter-drone System

    Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Europe

    Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Europe

    UK Signs Security Pact With Sweden and Finland, Amid Russia tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • Americas

    U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

  • Air Platform

    UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

  • Europe

    Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu’s corruption case witness found dead

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

  • Europe

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Build Two Visby Generation 2 Stealth Corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    Emirati and Belarusian defense firm will jointly produce 1,000km range cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces breakthrough toughest Russian barriers in Berdiansk

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    China will deliver 30 J-35A Temu fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

  • South Asia

    Ayesha Farooq is the first Pakistani top gun female pilot to down an Indian Rafale fighter

  • Europe

    Anadolu Shipyard delivers four landing ships to Qatari Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines and Canada sign a new security pact.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s Fifth Scorpene-class Submarine Starts Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Provide Advanced GPS System For F-15EX Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Another blow to Putin as IOC suspends all collaboration with Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blitz Russian Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Marines Speak Japanese Language During Exercises With JSDF

  • Americas

    Australia to receive 200 LRASMs for RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • South Asia

    India’s Siliguri Corridor is the reason India wants the Bangladesh military paralyzed.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • South Asia

    India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force retires all MiG-27ML from its service

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