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Europe

Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

June 3, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine’s security service (SBU) revealed a new special operation once again hitting Russia’s Kerch Bridge to Crimea, this time in an underwater attack that it said had left the structure “in disrepair”. They published a […]

Europe

Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

November 19, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine will aim to blitz dozens of key potential targets inside Russian territory using Western long-range missiles to turn the war around. This includes strategic military bases, airfields and some morale-boosting targets like Putin’s beloved […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drones set Kerch bridge on fire again

September 13, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian unmanned sea drones attacked targets in Crimea, the Ukrainian territory illegally annexed by the Kremlin in 2014. Two sea drones set two pillars of Kerch bridge on fire. According to a Crimean-based pro-Ukrainian group, […]

Europe

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

June 19, 2024 GDC 0

The telegram channel of the project Radio Liberty Crimea reports that on the night of 17 June, the occupied city of Kerch in Crimea heard the sounds of explosions. A bridge that connects the peninsula […]

Europe

Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

May 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck a Russian ferry crossing in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The strike was reportedly carried out with […]

Europe

Ukrainian ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles fired at Kerch bridge

May 30, 2024 GDC 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. On May 29, […]

Europe

U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

May 1, 2024 GDC 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. “Vehicle traffic on […]

Europe

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

January 19, 2024 GDC 0

 A court on Tuesday sentenced a senior officer in the National Guard to six years in a prison colony after convicting him of buying and deploying equipment unable to protect the bridge which links southern […]

Europe

‘Denazify Ukraine Is A False Narrative’: Putin’s Flirting With NATO Caused 273,000 Russian Deaths And Destroyed Russia Completely In 13 Most Crucial Areas

September 28, 2023 GDC 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked World War II to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying in televised remarks last week that his offensive aimed to “denazify” the country — whose democratically elected president is Jewish, […]

Europe

Ukraine’s strikes on Kerch and Chonhar bridges in Crimea are disrupting Russian logistics ISW reports

September 6, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine has been targeting the key bridges that connect the Crimean Peninsula with the mainland of the country in order to disrupt Russian logistics, a strategy that seems to be working according to a recent […]

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  • Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

    January 23, 2026 0
    Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force. As Finland, a NATO member since 2023, prepares to introduce [...]
  • KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

    May 23, 2022 0
    President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power is fading, and he has to take regular breaks for medical treatment, according to former British spy Christopher Steele.  Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak MissileDateApril [...]
  • NORINCO Delivers SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems To Bahrain

    July 10, 2021 0
    Chinese North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has delivered the first batch of SR5 multiple launch rocket systems to the Royal Bahraini Army. Bahrain recently showcased its new acquired rocket systems during the military exercises, confirming for [...]
  • Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

    April 19, 2021 0
    Leonardo has been contracted by Boeing to provide its new software-defined radio, the ‘SWave Airborne SDR SRT-800 for NATO’s fleet of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D [...]
  • বাংলাদেশ নতুন এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান এবং সেনাপ্রধান “দুর্নীতির রাজা” নিয়োগ করেছে (translated version)

    October 9, 2021 0
    নবনিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান শেখ আবদুল হান্নান (কল সাইন ছাগলের মুখ) রোববার গণভবনে প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার উপস্থিতিতে একটি অনুষ্ঠানে এয়ার মার্শালের র্যাঙ্ক ব্যাজ দিয়ে সজ্জিত হন। হান্নান PT-6 প্রশিক্ষণ বিমান এবং F-7BG তৃতীয় প্রজন্মের [...]
  • RAF and USMC F-35 joins HMS Queen Elizabeth for major exercises

    September 23, 2020 0
    F-35B Lightning Jets from the Royal Air Force and United States Marine Corps (USMC) have left RAF Marham to join the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior off the west coast of [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • Europe

    In a first, the European Union transfers $1.6 billion to Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets

  • Defense Industry

    Austria Purchases 18 AW169 Multirole Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russia Can’t Hold Out for Another Year: Ukraine Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • Air Platform

    The KUS-FS UAV to be deployed for RoKA Ground Operations Command

  • Naval Weapons

    127mm / 54-calibre Oto-Breda compact gun

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • Americas

    US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

  • Europe

    Russian Tanks Commander Drive His Tank Through Minefields

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • Americas

    Saab Wants Shot at U.S. Air Force’s AWACS Replacement Competition

  • Middle East

    Hamas Tunnels: High-tech Israeli Armed Forces Face The Biggest Challenge

  • Europe

    Huge Explosion Ripped Through Russian Oil And Gas Refinery In Suspected Sabotage Attack

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Mi-35M Hind Attack Helicopter In Donetsk Region

  • Naval Platforms

    China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Start Construction of French Navy’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort Lauderdale

  • Europe

    Vulnerabilities of Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Helicopters Exposed!

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS struck Russian base killing 300 soldiers waiting for speech from commander

  • Middle East

    Sa’ar 6: A Modern Corvette of Israeli Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Female Pilots Became The First Pilot To Score Air-to-air Kill Against Houthis

  • Europe

    Lithuania blocks rail transit to Russian exclave Kaliningrad

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Violations By Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency ISI

  • Europe

    Russian Commanders Dumping Conscripts To Frontline Without Guns And Protecting Gears

  • Europe

    The only bridge linking Belarus and Russia collapsed in Smolensk region, creating major supply problem for the Russian army

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 12 KC-46 Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Baykar started to develop the AKINCI Combat UAV

  • Air Platform

    Israel receives new F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Iranian Drone Assembly Factory In Syria

  • Europe

    HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strikes Forced Russian To Retreat From Key Military Outposts Of Kherson

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Delivers Upgraded Engine For Gripen C/D Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River near Kherson

  • Europe

    Ukraine war puts Rheinmetall’s technologically advanced Leopard 2 tank in spotlight

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light Tank

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

  • Europe

    Explosions in Belgorod: Anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion Took Over Positions in Belgorod

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Anti-tank Missiles Lags Behind China, Says Yuri Lyamin

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received F-16 From Netherlands, Mirage 2000 From France

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Anti-drone System

    Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Iran Delivers First Batch of Body Armor And Helmets To Russia

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