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Americas

Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

October 20, 2020 GDC 0

The date September 13, 1985 marks as an important day in history. 35 years ago, Maj. Gen. Wilbert “Doug” Pearson Jr. put a rather prominent blip in the history of defence aviation after carrying out […]

  • U.S. F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base.

    March 20, 2026 0
    A United States F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after sustaining damage during a combat mission over Iran, U.S. Central Command confirmed, [...]
  • Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

    January 23, 2026 0
    Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force. As Finland, a NATO member since 2023, prepares to introduce [...]
  • Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

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  • Russian soldiers gears are not suitable for winter combat, Russian former defense minister Igor Sergeyev says

    December 20, 2022 0
    The temperature in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, recently dropped to 25 degrees and Ukrainians are freezing as Russian airstrikes are pounding the country’s vital infrastructure, cutting off electricity and heat and depriving them of drinking water.  [...]
  • Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones.

    June 18, 2026 0
     At first, it was only a faint whine somewhere in the distance. Then the sound sharpened, swelled, and suddenly the drone was overhead, a high-pitched scream piercing the air as it flew past. Ukraine’s Interceptor [...]
  • Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

    July 16, 2025 0
    The German conglomerate Rheinmetall expects orders worth up to 70 billion euros solely from the Bundeswehr. This concerns the delivery of up to 7,000 armored vehicles. Russia’s war against Ukraine drives the rapid growth, BILD [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Navy’s Zulfiqar-class frigate Test Fires Locally Produced Anti-ship Ballistic Missile.

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s schizophrenia and paranoia about America started in 1975 when the Indian RAW brainwashed her in exile.

  • Air Platform

    Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near Moscow

  • Air Platform

    Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

  • Defense Industry

    Germany to buy Israeli Arrow 3 missile defense system worth $4.3 billion

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia and China Aided North Korea to Float Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    China tests new FL-62 wind tunnel

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-2 missile intercepts Houthi’s ballistic missile and drones fired at Tel Aviv

  • Europe

    Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

  • C4iSR

    France and Germany signed agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler and Iranian military officials

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Started Working On Next-generation Offshore Patrol Boats For Italian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to Build Loyal Wingman in Queensland, Australian

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Dragon Drones Spitting Out 4000 degree temperature fires at Russian forces

  • Air Platform

    Van Halteren Technologies to deliver weapon loading system for Dutch F-35s.

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Modified Neptune Cruise Missiles Can Hit Target At 400km Range

  • Americas

    US Air Force Purchases E-11A Battlefield Communications Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • South Asia

    Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline as rebels started nationwide offensives

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    What’s so fuss about supplying arms to Myanmar?

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Europe

    71 years old narcissists Putin fell down after taking heavy doses of steroids and opioid based painkillers

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded Contract to Produce CERETRON Multispectral Sensors and Data Processors for German Army.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Produce NASAMS Anti-air Missile System for Taiwan.

  • Air Platform

    Hungary To Upgrade Gripen C/D To Latest Mission Software Standard

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $311 Million Contact To Produce 1,800 Javelin Missiles

  • Americas

    Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Prison For Taking Photos of Florida Naval Base

  • Europe

    Untrained Russian Conscripts Struggling To Operate Tanks And Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Europe

    Russian Military Ran Out of Guided Bombs and Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Dassault CEO Frustrated With Airbus Over FCAS Delays

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

  • Europe

    Raytheon Offers Boosterless SkyCeptor Missiles for Poland’s Air Defense System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed North Korean supplied ammunitions in Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Engineering and ASFAT to cooperate on MILGEM project for Pakistan Navy’s corvettes

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