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Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

March 9, 2022 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense shared a video on March 6 showing a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber shot down. The Su-34 jet struck at Ukrainian military infrastructure and civilian residents in Kharkiv and Chernihiv, the defense […]

Europe

Russian Convoy Stuck in Mud an Example of Poor Mission Planning

March 9, 2022 GDC 0

A 40-mile Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv has been stuck in a “traffic jam” with key logistics equipment stranded miles from Ukraine’s capital, Western allies believe. Intelligence reports suggest that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been significantly slower […]

Europe

Syrian War Provides Us With Clue Why Russia Failed in Ukraine

March 9, 2022 GDC 0

In the courtyard of an apartment building in the town of Gori in ex-Soviet Georgia is a clue to whether Russia’s air strikes on targets in Syria are as accurate as the Kremlin would like […]

Europe

Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces have taken back the city of Chuhuiv, with defense officials saying Russia suffered “heavy losses in the battle”, including the deaths of two high ranking officials reported DW news. “The Defense Forces continues […]

Europe

Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

More than 150 British Army’s SAS and Sniper of the war in Afghanistan are said to be traveling to Ukraine to participate in the conflict there. A British Army veteran is preparing to travel to […]

Europe

Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

A pretty terrifying video has surfaced out of Ukraine early on March 7, 2022, showing the moment a Russian Mi-24 gunship helicopter is hit and killed by a Ukrainian man-portable air defense system or “MANPADS”. […]

Europe

KGB Putin Overestimated His Rusty Soviet Military, Gets A Bloody Nose

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian attack helicopter makes a menacing low pass over a rural village in Ukraine, its gunship fully equipped with missiles and machine guns. But, unknown to the crew of the state-of-the-art Mi-35 Hind aircraft, […]

Air Platform

U.S. to Replenish Polish MiG-29 Inventory With F-16, If Poland Transfers MiGs to Ukraine

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. is exploring a deal in which Poland would send Soviet-era MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine in return for American F-16 jet fighters, Secretary Blinken said on Saturday, in the latest bid to help Ukraine […]

Europe

Ukraine Shoot Down Multiple Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Using Stinger Shoulder-launched Missile

March 7, 2022 GDC 0

The Ukrainian government posted an incredible video of a Russian Mi-35 helicopter being shot down by the Ukrainian forces using a surface-to-air missile on Saturday in the latest sign of Moscow’s mounting losses in the […]

Europe

Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

March 7, 2022 GDC 0

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February early morning, sending its air force, also known as VKS, to bomb Ukrainian cities and send troops to various Ukrainian cities via Donbas regions, Crimea, and Belarus. Ukraine’s own […]

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  • 40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

    January 30, 2023 0
    The decision by Germany, the United States, and others to send main battle tanks to Ukraine has gone further than many thought realistic just months ago. Netherlands to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets as soon [...]
  • Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine was to avoid Bangladesh situation if Putin got toppled after the Ukraine war defeat

    August 21, 2024 0
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two countries announced Monday. This is weeks after he met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Indian Prime Minister [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s cruise missile factory.

    October 14, 2025 0
    Ukrainian long-range strike drones hit targets overnight at the Smolensk Aircraft Plant (SmAZ), Russia’s major producer of air-launched precision-guided munitions. Ukraine is developing a new supersonic missile, Bliskavka (“Lightning”)DateNovember 25, 2019Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten [...]
  • General Oleksandr Syrsky replaces General Valery Zaluzhny as Ukraine’s new army chief

    February 10, 2024 0
    General Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine’s new army chief who led the Bakhmut meatgrinderRussian-born general lauded for defence of Kyiv takes over from Valery Zaluzhny. Ukrainian defense intelligence confirms Russia using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in occupied [...]
  • Indian Navy Rejected HAL Druv Helicopters

    November 5, 2020 0
    Indian domestic Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), ‘Dhruv’ offered by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) does not meet the qualitative requirements set by Indian Navy for deck operations at sea, reports Economics Times India. Subsequently, Ministry of [...]
  • US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

    October 6, 2023 0
    Lockheed Martin, supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM).  U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming SubmarineDateOctober [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

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  • Air Platform

    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils $151 Billion Missile Defense Program.

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Produced Damning Evidence That PAF Used American AMRAAM to Down Three Rafales, One MiG-29 and One Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes 2,500 Square Kilometers In Three Days, Russian Started Retreating In North And South

  • Air Platform

    The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir is the pinnacle of modern aerospace industries proving Elon Musk wrong about manned fighter jets

  • Africa

    U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Air Platform

    Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Europe

    Turkey Supplying Arms And Training To Ukrainian Military In Donbass War

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

  • Europe

    Russia Lost More Than 11,000 Military Combat Vehicles In The Ukraine War, Degrading Russian Army’s Ground Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian patriot missile downed one Su-35 and one Su-24 fighter bomber, and Russia shot down its own Su-35, with seven aircraft losses in three days

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Relocates S-300 Missiles From Syria To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    In a major strategic shift, Pakistan offers a seaport and naval base to the U.S.

  • Middle East

    President Trump Announced the U.S. and Israel Started Major Operations Against Iranian Regime.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea Defence Personnel Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sentences former Nanjing city official Yang Youlin to death for taking $325 million in bribes over 30 years.

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Northrop and MBDA will jointly develop Germany’s air and missile defense System.

  • Middle East

    UAE and Israel established fund for joint defense acquisition.

  • Europe

    Iskander missiles were intercepted by Israeli-made Barak-8 air defense, says Armenia

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • Americas

    Bullseye (B/E): Pentagon Sends Six EA-18G Growler Radar Jamming Aircraft, KC-46 Tankers and USS Delbert D Black to the Middle East.

  • Defense Industry

    China Promotes JF-17 Block III and L-15 Aircraft in Singapore Air Show

  • Air Platform

    Germany Awarded A Contract To Airbus For 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Americas

    US Air Force Purchases E-11A Battlefield Communications Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. State Dept Approves 36 F-15EX To Indonesian Government

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Russia imports 80 percent of its missile components from Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, USA and South Korea

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Polish Defense Industry And Its Future Growth

  • Air Platform

    India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

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