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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 […]

  • Assassination fear: paranoid Putin goes to extreme lengths to isolate himself from Russian people

    February 23, 2023 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin prefers to travel in his country by armored train rather than presidential aircraft, according to a source close to the dictator’s inner circle. Why Russia Didn’t Help CSTO Member Armenia In [...]
  • U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

    April 20, 2024 0
    With rare bipartisan momentum, the US House of Representatives pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it [...]
  • Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

    March 1, 2024 0
    Russia has suffered the greatest artillery losses in a single day since the start of the Ukraine war, with 66 systems destroyed, along with over 1,000 personnel and nearly 80 vehicles, Ukraine’s military said in [...]
  • What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?

    March 4, 2022 0
    Many images are being broadcast of Russian army vehicles heading towards Ukraine, and a particular symbol that can be seen on many of the tanks has drawn attention. Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

    September 12, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces said on Sunday that Ukrainian Soldiers shot down a Russian strike aircraft in the eastern region. Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomberDateMay 19, 2022Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Relocates 24 F-16J Wild Weasel Electronic Warfare Aircraft in the Middle East from Germany.

    February 19, 2026 0
    In response to rising regional tensions and to strengthen its defence capabilities, the United States has deployed additional F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, including specialised Electronic Warfare Block 50 models, to the Middle East. U.S. [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce SkyStriker Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones hit NATO member Latvia and Romania

  • Americas

    Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In Canada

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Europe

    Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI Needs Additional 6000 Skilled Workers To Start TFX Program

  • Americas

    Colombia purchases Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System Worth $131.2 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia orders 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles in $750 million contract.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Move To Acquire Eurofighter Typhoon With ECRS Mk2 To Counter Greece’s Rafale Jets

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus Awarded Contract to Supply A330 MRTT Aircraft to Spain

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • Europe

    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

  • Americas

    U.S. mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets by December 2023

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • Defense Industry

    India signs deal with American General Electric for 113 GE-404 engines for HAL Tejas Mk1A.

  • Europe

    Russian Tanks Commander Drive His Tank Through Minefields

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran fumed after Chinese-made Shahed copycat SF-200 drones were intercepted by America’s Patriot missile system.

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Europe

    U.S. says Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign breaking into pieces as Russia suffered 300,000 casualties

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Lands in Turkey for inspection by British and Turkish officials

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Air Platform

    Chinese PL-17 is the stretched body variant of reverse-engineered Russian R-37M missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem Offers Poland Advanced N-WAV Armored Vehicle with Italian Hitfact Turret

  • South Asia

    United Nations barred Bangladesh’s DGFI, RAB, BGB, DB men from UN peacekeeping duty

  • Air Platform

    President Trump agrees to sale F-35 stealth jets to India in a multi-billion deal

  • Europe

    Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Receive Hand-held Black Hornet Surveillance Drone From Norway

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $414 Million Contract For Long-range Anti-ship Missiles

  • Americas

    Boeing Proposes T-7A Red Hawk For U.S. Navy’s Jet Trainer Bid

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Army deploys VL MICA anti-air missile system near Cambodian border

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Air Platform

    CSTO Member Kazakhstan Auctions 117 Soviet-era And Russian-origin Fighter Jets, Including Su-30SM, MiG-31, MiG-29

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond arrives in Gibraltar with series of ‘kill marks’ on flanks

  • Americas

    Keel Laid for Brazillian Navy’s Macaé-class Patrol Ship Miramar

  • Europe

    Turkiye backs Sweden and Finland in Joining the NATO

  • Europe

    Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

  • Europe

    Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

  • Europe

    Serbia To Purchase Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan’s Q1 Profit Surge To 34%

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 Diesel Engine

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