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Russia’s Verba man-portable air defense system contains Swiss-made seeker components

March 2, 2024 GDC 0

Russia reportedly integrated Swiss electronic components into its modern Russian Verba (SA-25) shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, better known as man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). According to the Militarnyi, the key innovation of the newest Russian MANPADS that […]

Anti-air Missiles

UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

January 24, 2024 GDC 0

The UK has previously sent Ukraine Starstreak missiles, which travel at three times the speed of sound. Britain will send some 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine to help protect the war-torn country from Russian […]

Uncategorized

Serbia mounts Mistral 3+ MANPADS on Zastava NTV all-terrain vehicle

January 18, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Ukraine Shot Down Su-24 fighter bomber using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

December 6, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Air Force reported a downed Russian Su-24M bomber aircraft as it attempted to launch missiles towards targets in Odesa Oblast, the Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force said in a post on Telegram on December […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

December 2, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

July 16, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter on the Donetsk front, according to Ukrainian Telegram channel. “Another Alligator down. A unit from the Air Force’s anti-aircraft missile forces destroyed a Ka-52 attack helicopter on the […]

Europe

Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

June 12, 2023 GDC 0

The Russian cruiser Moskva was attacked in the Black Sea on April 13th. There are unconfirmed reports also that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov was attacked on May 6th.  As details emerge, four important questions […]

Defense Industry

Saab Group Awarded Contract To Supply RBS70 Missile To Lithuania

November 28, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Belgian Company Sells 64 Second-hand M109A4BE Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

July 5, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published on the website of the Belgian National Television “RTBF” on June 1, 2022, the Belgian private company Flanders Technical Supply (FTS) delivered to Ukraine a stock of 64 M109A4 howitzers which […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Shot Down Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Using Starstreak Missile

July 3, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian paratroopers have shot down Russia’s Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ helicopter with the Starstreak high-velocity missile (HVM) system. The relevant statement was made by the Air Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, an […]

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  • Germany’s Aviation Union Backs Turkish Bid To Buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

    December 27, 2023 0
    Aviation unions in Germany are backing Turkey’s efforts to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoons over fears its specialist workforce will be lost if contracts for the jets are not drawn up and signed. Germany Takes Step [...]
  • BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

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

    October 1, 2022 0
    According to information published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on September 15, 2022, the U.S. Army awarded a production contract for $311 million on Sep. 13 to the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) [...]
  • Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

    September 14, 2021 0
    The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security today approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defence, Spain for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian [...]
  • F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

    April 3, 2021 0
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  • Thailand Purchases Gripen E/F Fighter Jets Amid Tensions With Cambodia

    August 7, 2025 0
    Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia’s first Gripen E/F operator as Thailand ramps up airpower with advanced multirole fighters amid growing tensions along the Cambodian frontier. Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast [...]
Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

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    President Erdogan said that Turkey would bring down Su-35 warplanes over Syria using Russian-made S-400.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Created Tank Battalion Using Captured T-62, T-72, T-80 And T-90 Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Builds Submarine Base In South China Sea

  • Middle East

    Israel Gives Thumbs Up To F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army Test Fires Patriot Missiles In Talisman Sabre Exercises

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Air Platform

    Iran pivots to the Chinese J-10C and admits Russia is not a reliable defense partner

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan seizes heavy weapons from Nagorno-Karabakh separatists

  • Europe

    Turkish FNSS Defense Integrates Anti-tank Weapons in PARS Armored Vehicle

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Operates 60 Illegal Casinos and Money Laundering Dens in Dhaka

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

  • Europe

    KGB Putin offers Middle East fighters $400 a week to join the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • Europe

    North Korea Sends More Ammo and Artillery To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels seized key town in major defeat for junta forces

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Received 50th F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri, Navantia to work jointly on maritime domains

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army has begun training with tactical drones

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force Will Deploy FA-50 Fighter Jets In Australia For The First Time

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania Purchases Additional NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Spectacular and Crashing Defeats of Armenia, Thanks to Turkish and Israeli High-tech Drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aster Air Defense Missile System

  • Americas

    President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium Set to Purchase SAMP/T NG Missile Defense System

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

  • Air Platform

    Singapore Air Force Purchases H225M Helicopter Simulator From Spanish Indra

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces seize Russian modernized T-72B3 tank on the battlefield

  • Air Platform

    Israel to procure additional F-35 and V-22 OSPREY

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland Purchases 36 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $6.25 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Africa

    Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

  • C4iSR

    Indra Unveils New Digital Self-protection Suite For Faster Missile Approach Alerts for Air Platforms

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

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