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Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Su-25 aircraft, Kh-55 and Kh-59 missiles factory in fires

January 23, 2025 GDC 0

A fire was reported at a factory that produces Su-25 ground attack aircraft in Russia’s Smolensk region, shortly after Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on Tuesday morning. The drone barrage is reported to have […]

Cruise Missiles

Russian Kh-55 cruise missile headed for Ukraine using Polish airspace to avoid Ukrainian IRIS-T and Patriot missiles

March 25, 2024 GDC 0

The Kremlin has launched its third massive missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days. Poland’s military has said that a Russian missile fired at Ukraine briefly entered its airspace on Sunday. Warsaw has […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

February 24, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukrainian UJ-22 kamikaze drones struck Russian Kh-59 anti-ship missile factory

October 3, 2023 GDC 0

Russian media reports that the Smolensk plant was attacked by Ukrainian-made UJ-22 Airborne kamikaze drones. The fact of the strike itself has been officially confirmed by Ukraine. The strike on the aircraft factory was carried […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM Shot Down 44 Kh-55 Cruise Missiles Launched From Tu-95MS Bombers

September 14, 2023 GDC 0

On the night of 12 September, Russia launched another massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian territory. Thanks to the Ukrainian air defence system, almost all aerial targets were shot down. The Ukrainian air force […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot Missile System

July 2, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to destroy more than a hundred Russian missiles of various types over the past month. These included the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic/aeroballistic missiles. As usual, the Ukrainian Air Force has […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 40 Kh-55, Kh-101 and 28 Kalibr Cruise Missiles Using NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

June 25, 2023 GDC 0

Despite Russia’s looming military coup, it has not forgotten to launch a missile attack on Ukraine. And it was the most powerful in months. The Russian Federation has deployed ships as well as Tu-95MS and […]

Defense Industry

Russia imports 80 percent of its missile components from Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, USA and South Korea

June 17, 2023 GDC 0

Western microchips and other components coming largely via China are being used to manufacture Russian cruise and ballistic missiles that are being launched at Ukraine, Kyiv has said in a presentation prepared for G7 members […]

Europe

Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM intercepting Russian strategic cruise missiles Kh-101, Kh-55 and Kh-555

May 15, 2023 GDC 0

On the night of May 14, Ukraine was subjected to a massive attack by missiles and drones. The air force managed to destroy 25 drones of various types and 3 strategic cruise missiles. According to […]

  • Israel eyes privatization of defense giants IAI and Rafael via public share sale.

    January 20, 2026 0
    Government working on a plan to float 25-30% of arms manufacturers on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange later this year, as demand for battle-tested systems skyrockets. IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense [...]
  • Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

    August 14, 2021 0
    Tel Aviv, Israel (GDC) — When hackers broke into computers across Israel’s government and tech companies in 2019 and 2020, investigators looked for clues to find out who was responsible. The first evidence pointed directly [...]
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Unveils Gaza UAV

    June 28, 2021 0
    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Friday unveiled a new combat drone dubbed “Gaza” in a tribute to Palestinians, the force’s official website reported, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian terror groups took effect. Ayatollah [...]
  • Ukrainian Special Forces Are Playing Pivotal Role in Combating Russian Army

    March 11, 2022 0
    As Russian Armed Forces continue their invasion of Ukraine, minimal information has been published regarding the activities of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF), who are playing a pivotal role in the conflict. Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • Turkiye will build six prototype KAAN fighter jets for AESA and avionics tests

    May 2, 2025 0
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  • Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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 […]

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    Sweden Purchases 44 New Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks

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  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

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    Kraken and L3Harris team up for underwater stealth drone

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    Philippine wants to buy T129 but Turkey can’t get an export license

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    Pakistan’s Zarb (Blow) Anti-ship Cruise Missile

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    Chinese And Russian Howitzer Lost To South Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer In Egyptian Army’s Trials

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    Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

  • Americas

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  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

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  • Europe

    Russian Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov detained in suspected criminal prosecution

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

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    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Middle East

    Iran debuts its Shahed-147 surveillance drone

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    Ukrainian Troops Liberated Five Towns Since Counteroffensive Started

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to produce 205 additional AH-64E Apache helicopters for international customers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • South Asia

    Video footages show the Bangladesh Army, BGB and Rapid Action Batelleon directly shooting at student protesters using Indian-made weapons

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchased French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

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    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Africa

    Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

  • Air Platform

    Russian Defense Industries Can’t Manufacture Drones, Russia Buys Drones From Belarus and Iran

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

  • C4iSR

    MBDA Unveiled Spear-EW Electric Warfare Missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and UAE based Group 42 to develop technology solutions for COVID-19

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    How China Influenced Military Coup In Myanmar?

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    Germany Delivers Two Skynex Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Donetsk region: a tank graveyard of the Russian army

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    Lockheed Martin to Deliver THAAD Missile Defense to Saudi Arabia in 2023

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    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

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  • Europe

    British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

    Indonesia plans to purchase 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets.

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