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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 […]

  • Peru to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

    December 31, 2024 0
    South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank will soon be joining the ranks of Peru’s military, marking a major expansion in the deployment of this advanced armor platform across continents. According to Mason, a [...]
  • Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russian T-80 tank in fierce battle near Bakhmut

    February 5, 2024 0
    In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict near Bakhmut, a Russian T-80 tank was destroyed by a Ukrainian First-Person View (FPV) drone. The Daily Mail reported that the incident, captured on video, [...]
  • Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

    August 1, 2023 0
    Ukraine said Tuesday that it shot down one of Russia’s most advanced operational attack helicopters using a man-portable air defense system. Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPADDateJuly 16, 2023Ukraine shot [...]
  • Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

    December 25, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s latest drone raid has struck a critical air base close to the border that serves as a key location for the launch of Russian missiles into Ukraine, Kyiv reported. Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second [...]
  • Greek-Turkey Tensions Greek-Turkey tensions are not going away soon

    August 27, 2020 0
    Cyprus has been in dispute between Greece and Turkey ever since Turkish forces invaded the island in 1974, and the subsequent unilateral declaration of a Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It builds upon a much [...]
  • Russian casualties reached a staggering 200,000 in the Ukraine war

    March 5, 2023 0
    Ever since the war in Ukraine began, they have been among the most difficult facts to ascertain: the numbers of soldiers killed and wounded on either side. The much-used phrase “fog of war” applies — [...]
Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

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

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Lousy Security: Thieves Stole Radio Electronics from Russian Military Installation

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 and Su-34 Fighter Bombers

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s 47th army brigade downed seventh Ka-52 helicopter in a week using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Vertical Lauch Systems

  • Air Platform

    Why China’s J-20 and FC-31 Aren’t So Stealthy?

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying 54 French Rafale Fighter Jets, A Snub To Germany And The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At KAI KF-21 Boramae (Nicknamed “Baby Raptor”) Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • Air Platform

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

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set two major Russian oil depots ablaze

  • Americas

    Epirus shows its drone-killing HPM phased array microwave weapon in action

  • Europe

    Putin’s Moscow residence targeted by two kamikaze drones

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Export Reverse Engineered Tor SAM Named HQ-17AE

  • Europe

    Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

  • Industry

    Israel Arms Exports Increased By 77%, India Largest Recipient

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade 2020

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed modernized $25 million TOR-M1S Missiles

  • Middle East

    Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. approves $10 billion in medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones for Taiwan.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Romania Considers Sending Patriot System to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and Finland Reject Her Asylum Bids

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea establishes research center to build aircraft engine.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems successfully tests M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon

  • C4iSR

    India Dumps Russian IL-76A-50EI AEW&C And Opt-in European Options

  • Air Platform

    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

  • Air Platform

    Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Middle East

    President El-Sisi Of Egypt Secretly Ordered 40,000 Rockets For Russian Army

  • Europe

    Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Shot Dead Garment Workers Protesting For Pay Raise

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Azerbaijan Destroyed Armenian S-300 Anti-air System Using Harop Kamikaze Drone And Bayraktar TB2 Drone

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Successfully Test Fires C-Dome Interceptor Missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys long-range PCL191 MLRS near Indian border

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent almost 100 cargo flights loaded with weapons to Azerbaijan

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