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Cruise Missiles

India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles.

June 19, 2026 GDC 0

India’s DRDO test fires BMD against long-range ballistic missiles by testing AD-1 and AD-2 missiles, anti-ship capability at medium range by testing the NASM-MR and strike capability with the Rudram-2 and LRLACM missiles. The Medium […]

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 […]

  • Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

    December 18, 2020 0
    Greece on Tuesday said it will take delivery of 18 French-made Rafale fighter jets next year, as part of a major $14.5-billion drive to modernize its armed forces amid tension with neighbor Turkey. Greek Parliament [...]
  • Ukraine Says It Shot Down Seven Su-30 aircraft and killed 50 special operators

    February 25, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry on Friday announced that 50 Russian special forces operators were killed and seven Su-30 planes were shot down.  Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of warDateFebruary [...]
  • The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

    May 31, 2026 0
    The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence ‌pact, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Saturday. U.S. Department of [...]
  • Australia’s Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits Taiwan

    October 6, 2021 0
    Tony Abbott has touched down in Taiwan to make a speech at an international forum as tensions between the self-ruled island and China soar. China is belligerent and a bully, says former Prime Minister Tony [...]
  • Russian-made Su-30MK2 Crashed in Venezuela, Pilots Killed

    July 5, 2023 0
    A pilot was killed when a Sukhoi-30MK2 fighter jet crashed in the mountainous area of Guaicaipuro, Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro confirmed.  Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 AircraftDateApril 18, 2021From Russia with Dud: Meet the [...]
  • Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

    February 24, 2026 0
    Australia has awarded Austal Defence Australia an approximately 4-billion Australian dollar ($2.82-billion) contract to construct eight Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels for the Australian Army. Austral Shipyard will build 24 landing craft medium for Australian [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s ‘carrier killer’ HALO hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia.

  • Europe

    Poland Opens Regional Abrams Main Battle Tank Maintenance Center

  • Middle East

    Israel Vows Seizing Gaza After Israeli Air Force Destroys Hamas Positions

  • South Asia

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Iran Wants 36 J-10C, China Says Show Me The Money!

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Awarded 4,000 ‘FN Minimi’ Light Machine Guns For Norway

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US bans arms exports to Hongkong

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Mi-8 Helicopter Crashed in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve In Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Putin’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile In Belgorod Region

  • Air Platform

    Leaked Document Shows Russia’s Rostec Falsified Performance Data for the Zhuk-ME Radar in Indian Navy’s MiG-29K.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Deploys First S-400 Battery in Punjab State

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

  • Europe

    British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

  • Explore

    DSEI 2021: Israeli IAI Unveils New Sea Serpent Anti-Ship Missile

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Mi-24 Helicopter In Kherson

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops received hundreds of bomber drones

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Central Asia

    Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Navy frigate collided with Swiss reefer in Oresund, Denmark

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

  • Counter-drone System

    ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

  • Africa

    Muslim Morocco Accelerates Arms Procurement from Jewish Israeli Companies.

  • Industry

    Israel-India Military Cooperation Reaches New High

  • Europe

    Putin Struggling To Contain In-fighting Among His Generals And Advisors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Suspends Aids And High-level Contacts With Myanmar’s Junta

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Maritime Aggression: Chinese Carrier Group Conducts Naval Exercise In Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Poland

  • Middle East

    Israel Will Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Former IDF Officer Said

  • Defense Industry

    The PRC to spend $202 billion on defense in fiscal year 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rebuilding the US weapons stockpile may take two years post-Iran war.

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