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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 […]

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 […]

  • South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

    January 6, 2022 0
    South Korea has begun construction on the second KSS-III Batch-II submarine. The boat, built by local shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), will be completed by 2026 and delivered to the Republic of Korea [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton UCAV To U.S. Navy

    February 13, 2022 0
    American multinational aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Production IFC-4 Triton to the US Navy. Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023DateJuly 8, 2020Northrop Grumman turn [...]
  • Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

    January 6, 2021 0
    ​Last year brought twin milestones for the Royal Thai Air Force’s fleet of Saab Gripen C/Ds, with the service having marked a decade since ordering the Swedish-built fighter, and completed its first 10,000 flying hours [...]
  • Russia increases defense budget to $125 billion amid Ukraine war

    November 30, 2024 0
    Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house have given final parliamentary approval to a plan to boost military spending by almost 30 percent next year. Russia announced $166 billion defense budget for 2026.DateNovember 30, 2025Kremlin proposes record [...]
  • Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

    December 7, 2022 0
    Russian soldiers are facing a new enemy during the country’s continued invasion of Ukraine, with reports surfacing that inadequate gear and clothing has led some troops to die from hypothermia. Russia has been met with [...]
  • USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

    June 14, 2020 0
    America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced. Capt. Emily Thompson, call sign “Banzai,” made headlines after she became the first female to fly the F-35A Lightning II into combat. [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Hackers breached the Russian defense industrial complex and exposed data on Iranian drones sold to Russia

  • Americas

    US war plans for Yemen leaked to the Atlantic in Signal group chat involving Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Infantry Weapons

    SKY Dragon 50 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Europe

    Estonia Purchases 12 K9 Thunder Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit.

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • Naval Platforms

    RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Mi-35M helicopter in Kharkiv

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit System Developed Multi-calibre Rocket Launchers For Thailand

  • Air Platform

    France, Egypt 30 Rafale jets deal came into effect on 15 November

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tank

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    International Criminal Court to Prosecute Myanmar’s Top Military Leaders

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Astra BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Europe

    German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Russia could directly supply RD-93MA engine to Pakistan for JF-17 Block III

  • Europe

    Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    More Pain For Putin: France Commits To Delivering Scalp Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million to Buy 200 Indian-made TATA Hexa Sports Utility Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Air Platform

    Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Start Construction of French Navy’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Military Purchases 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan now can hits back to mainland China with HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received 20 MiG-29 Fighter Jets from The U.S. And Allies

  • Industry

    Russian Rosoboronexport registered its trademark abroad

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed 60 high-value ammunition depots since it received the artillery rockets system

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Europe

    Russian firm uses US subsidiary to evade Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Putin Sacks General Lapin, Later Found General Lapin Dead In Moscow River

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton Touch Down In Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

  • Naval Platforms

    TCG Anadolu: Turkish Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Proxy War Raging in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for Chinese-build Port.

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