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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 […]

  • Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

    October 16, 2023 0
    IDF said infantry forces and tanks entered the Gaza Strip on Friday in “localized raids” in order to clear the area of potential terrorists and locate missing Israelis in a likely precursor to a full-scale [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp and Saab signed agreement to promote MEKO A-200 platform for Australia’s general purpose frigate

    May 29, 2025 0
    Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a deal with Saab Australia to explore collaboration opportunities on the MEKO A-200 frigate platform. Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class FrigateDateMay 29, 2020TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré [...]
  • South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

    February 28, 2022 0
    On February 3rd, Boeing released a video of the P-8A for the ROK Navy, which was captured at its factory in Washington state. Six P-8As are expected to be delivered to the Korean Navy from [...]
  • Desperate Russia signed an agreement with Iran to purchase ammunition with the headline saying ‘In the name of Allah’

    September 25, 2023 0
    Iran has sold ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine, an informed security source has claimed. After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old AmmoDateDecember 13, 2022Russia Might [...]
  • Russia lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A APCs and 20 artilleries in one day, reported Ukrainian MoD

    July 11, 2023 0
    Russian forces lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A armored personnel carriers (APCs) and 20 artillery systems on Saturday, July 8, according to Ukraine’s military. Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored [...]
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    Japan Set To Become Largest Defense Spender In Indo-Pacific Region

    September 7, 2022 0
    Japan is set to approve what could be its biggest increase in defense outlays since the end of the war, putting it on a path to become one of the world’s top military spenders. Japanese [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • C4iSR

    Japan unveils NEC LR 02T long-range air defense radar in the Middle East.

  • Middle East

    Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

  • Europe

    The U.S. and Ukraine sign ten-year bilateral security pact in Italy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement.

  • Europe

    Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy’s Warship IRIS Sahand Capsized Twice And Sinks

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ST Engineering launched Singapore Navy’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel.

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Air Platform

    Why You Shouldn’t Compare Fighter Jets?

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Europe

    Australia delivers autonomous surveillance drone to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s Ceros 200 fire control director

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • Europe

    Serbia, Poland To Buy Israeli Spike LR Anti-tank Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Australian Army to Get EW Capability

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

  • Middle East

    Advancing Nuclear Ambitions of Saudi Arabia With China and Pakistan’s Help

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

  • Europe

    Russian Trained Soldiers Fled Dnieper River Leaving Untrained Conscripts To Fight Ukrainian

  • Americas

    Pentagon Formally Removes Turkey From F-35 JSF Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

  • Americas

    U.S. to spend $14.3 billion to ramp up Iron Dome missile production

  • Middle East

    Israeli military says it killed Iran’s wartime chief of staff

  • Americas

    President Biden signs bill reviving WWII lend-lease act for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

  • Europe

    Dutch army’s airmobile brigade receives first GRF tactical vehicle

  • Uncategorized

    Biden Admin To Provide Longer-range Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine Worth $800 Million

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo’s Battle Management Systems

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • Infantry Weapons

    LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

  • Africa

    Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan’s ISI Trained Taliban Special Forces “Badri 313”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

  • Middle East

    Russia helped Yemeni Houthi terrorists with British and American cargo ships tracking data

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall win a contract to supply 225 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine focused on destroying Russian radars before the F-16 delivery

  • Air Platform

    British Army Flying The Most Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

  • Industry

    To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

  • C4iSR

    Hungary deploys Israeli-made ELM-2084 air defense radar system

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