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Europe

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 […]

  • Another Russian businessman mysteriously died with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby.

    September 20, 2025 0
    Another Russian businessman has mysteriously died as he was found lying on the ground with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby. Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny mysteriously died before the 2024 electionDateFebruary 16, [...]
  • Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

    February 12, 2026 0
    Sudan’s army said it destroyed a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Ed Dubeibat area of South Kordofan. Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese [...]
  • Ukraine started using F-16 against Russian forces, President Zelensky said

    August 19, 2024 0
    It was a pivotal moment for Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched two F-16 fighter jets roar overhead, after many months of waiting for the combat aircraft that Kyiv hopes will change the dial in [...]
  • Barracuda-class Attack Submarine and it’s derivatives

    May 7, 2020 0
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  • The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Stealth 5th Generation Fighter jet

    June 25, 2018 0
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  • Turkey To Upgrade Armored Vehicles Of Its Armed Forces

    May 15, 2021 0
    The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are modernizing their armored vehicles with new weapon systems and high-tech mission equipment, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Oct. 14. Tunisia Bought Armored Vehicles, Ambulances From TurkeyDateJuly 10, 2021Turkey continues [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • Europe

    Iranian drone operators were killed in Crimea, Kyiv official says

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s BELL-206 Helicopter Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India to arm Rafale with HAMMER precision strike missile

  • Middle East

    UAE, France $18 Billion Rafale Deal Explained!

  • Industry

    Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer Motor Sich From Chinese Skyrizon

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • C4iSR

    Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Europe

    Russia’s offensive in Avdiivka resulted in 8,500 of their soldiers, 155 tanks, and 350 armored vehicles losses

  • Europe

    Vulnerabilities of Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Helicopters Exposed!

  • Middle East

    Earthquake or Iran conducts it’s first nuclear test as Israeli pressure mount on Islamic republic

  • Air Platform

    France sends first batch of Mirage fourth-gen fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey unveils stealthy Anka-3 drone demonstrator

  • C4iSR

    An In-depth Look at GaN Based AESA Radar

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court

  • Air Platform

    UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-154A/B/C Joint stand-off weapon (JSOW)

  • Air Platform

    India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

  • Naval Platforms

    Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg awarded contract to produce NASAMS and NOMADS air defense for Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Approved To Buy 12 F-16V Block 70/72 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI Sold Two Heron MKII UAV To Kazakhstan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    American-made VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out Russia’s Shahid kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    North Korea to deliver ammunitions, tanks and artillery to Russia in return of military satellite

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Astra BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Europe

    Iskandar Tactical Missiles Were Useless in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Says Armenian Prime Minister

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E’s WAD Takes Situational Awareness to the Next Level

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Export 12 Hurkus-C Aircraft To Unknown Customer

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

  • Americas

    Naval Group Launches Fourth OPV for Argentine Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

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