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  • [ March 4, 2026 ] France Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets in UAE to Protect Its Airspace. Air Platform
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles. Middle East
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy. Middle East
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System. Infantry Weapons
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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 […]

  • Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase In Crimea

    August 11, 2022 0
    Satellite images confirm that at least ten Russian warplanes were destroyed in massive explosions Tuesday at an air base in Crimea, reported BBC news. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break [...]
  • Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

    April 5, 2021 0
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  • Ukraine Demonstrates New Warfighting Capability By Using Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUV)

    November 1, 2022 0
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  • Desperate Russia Sending Prison Inmates To Fight Ukraine, In Return Of Freedom

    August 15, 2022 0
    With a regular army stretched thin after nearly six months of a disastrously executed invasion of Ukraine, there’s increasing evidence the Kremlin is making some ugly choices. Promises of freedom and riches are made to [...]
  • Ukraine received decomissioned Israeli Patriot missile defense system.

    September 28, 2025 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Patriot air defense system previously stationed in Israel has been operating in Ukraine for the past month, strengthening the country’s ability to counter Russian missile and drone attacks. [...]
  • Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

    June 17, 2023 0
    The US government has authorized Norway to sell F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. The buyer is the Romanian Ministry of Defense. At the end of last year, Romania signed a contract with Norway to buy [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

  • Europe

    Greece Donates 40 BMP-1 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches the first KSS-III Batch-II Submarine.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

  • Europe

    Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine just blew up Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Leaked audio calls revealed Russia suffered huge losses in Kharkiv offensives, 83th airborne brigade and 350 armored vehicles wiped out

  • Americas

    Canada announces $8 billion acquisition of 70 new trainer aircraft for Canadian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian volunteers convert Humvee into mobile 120mm multiple rocket launcher

  • Middle East

    UAE Air Force Buys Israeli EW And Electronic Countermeasures For Airborne Tankers

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI signed drone tech transfer deal with Indian HAL

  • Naval Platforms

    Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Proposed Advanced Derivative of S80 Submarine to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops satellite terminal for UAV

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • Europe

    Czech Republic and Denmark donate heavy military equipment to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Rafale F5 Fighters Will be Equipped with ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles by 2035

  • Europe

    Germany drafts €377 billion defense blueprint spanning land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Europe

    Israeli’s defense technology is playing a key role in Greece’s military modernization.

  • Europe

    Turkish STM delivers 2nd upgraded Agosta 90B-class submarine to Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Diplomat Resigned Publicly And Critized Putin For Ukraine Invasion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army To Finally Inducts ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    Belarusian President Lukashenko urges Belarusians to prepare for war with Ukraine and Poland

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Naval Platforms

    Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

  • Europe

    Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia does not have equipment and soldiers’ gear for the second draft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of Donbas

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Arrow-3 Becomes Top Tier High-altitude Anti-ballistic Missile System.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Sees Potential Opportunities For New Built Gripen C/D In Southeast Asia

  • South Asia

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Turkiye, the UK strengthen defense ties through industry participation

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Trials Australian E-7 Wedgetail As A Replacement For E-3 Sentry AEW&C

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Parliament Approves 181 Pages Defense Bill Extending Gripen And GlobalEye Aircrafts

  • Africa

    Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine To Receive Missile Early Warning Radar And EOTS From Israel To Protect Kyiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran began transferring missile systems to Syria, preparing to strike Israel

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