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  • [ November 3, 2025 ] Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia. Air Platform
  • [ November 3, 2025 ] Peru signed agreement with South Korea to produce armored vehicles locally. Americas
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Europe

Vulnerabilities of Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Helicopters Exposed!

March 3, 2022 GDC 0

The war in Ukraine has exposed a series of military vulnerabilities in the Russian armed forces, defense analysts say. Ukraine’s army is not only performing better than expected, but it has also dogged the Russian […]

South Asia

Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

November 20, 2021 GDC 0

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter crash landed in northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning. India’s Russian-made Mi-17 has a poor safety record in India, China and Bangladesh. The Mi-17 crashed several […]

Air Platform

Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

September 29, 2020 GDC 0

An upgrade of 90 medium lift Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) proposed in 2002 could not be achieved even after 18 years, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said as a result […]

Air Platform

Why did China buy Russian Mi-171sh helicopter when it has Z-10?

September 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could receive the new Russian helicopter gunships, Mi-171Sh. A CGTV program, China displayed visuals of a Russian helicopter factory with Mi-171Sh helicopters that were painted with PLA colour scheme […]

  • Turkish Aerospace Industries Unveils ANKA-3 Stealth Drone

    November 23, 2024 0
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  • U.S. Marine Corps Purchases 44 Iron Dome Launchers and 1840 Missiles

    September 4, 2023 0
    The US Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries of Iron Dome air defence systems and nearly 2,000 Tamir missile interceptors. The service’s plan was published on the government’s website. Israel Delivers Second Batch Of [...]
  • Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

    March 26, 2025 0
    Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Boeing has been selected to lead the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, Lockheed Martin issued an official statement expressing disappointment and reaffirming its commitment to [...]
  • NPO PHAZOTRON Zhuk Radar, a demised hope for Russian aerospace industries

    August 19, 2021 0
    German Ace Eric Hartmann said, ‘He who sees first has half the battle.’ In 1976, Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko escaped with his MiG-25P to Japan, thus revealing RP-SA Smerch-A (NATO: Fox Fire) radar technology to [...]
  • Philippines army received first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers

    July 12, 2024 0
    Elbit Systems has sent the first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Philippine Army. Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the PhilippinesDateAugust 13, 2024Germany lifts embargo on Pandur [...]
  • Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce ammo for PUMA infantry fighting vehicles

    August 3, 2024 0
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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.

October 27, 2025 0

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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 […]

Europe

Kosovo received Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones.

October 11, 2025 0

Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have already arrived in Kosovo, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense firm Baykar, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday. Dozens of […]

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • South Asia

    Pakistan to replace P-3 Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian Embraer Lineage jetliner

  • Europe

    Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

  • Europe

    France delivers AMX-10 RC wheeled tank to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    KNDS and Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Rocket Artillery Systems

  • Europe

    Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force’s Su-30 Crashed Near Oum El Bouaghi District

  • Europe

    Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital as Russia shut down airspace

  • Defense Industry

    Sukhoi Forecasted 600 Su-57 Sale During Design Phase of the Aircraft

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Watches As Myanmar Border Guard Fights Arakan Rebels Inside Bangladesh

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russian T-80 tank in fierce battle near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone swarm wreck havoc over Moscow, Russia shuts down four major airports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

  • Europe

    Russia resumes production of engines for T-80BVM tanks

  • Europe

    Poland delivers 18 Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Glorified Su-35 Failed to Track J-16 and J-10C in a Simulated Air Battle: PLAAF

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • Cruise Missiles

    Zelenskyy promises to use Tomahawk cruise missiles only against Russian military targets.

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s Upgraded J-10C Vigorous Dragon

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Wreck Havoc In Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Volgograd

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean military orders new command vehicles from Hyundai Rotem

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand Orders 8 Beechcraft AT-6 Light Strike Aircraft Worth $143 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra Maritime to provide hull mounted sonar for RAN’s Hunter-class Frigates

  • Europe

    A Russian Deserter Escaped With Machine Gun, Became Rambo And Fighting His Own War

  • Europe

    Armenia Opts For Rheinmetall Oerlikon SHORAD, Ditches Failed Pantsir

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. To Pass New Legislation Allowing Royal Australian Navy’s Sailors To Train On Nuclear Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D AEW&C With HF Radio

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air System For Kuwait

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian partisan set chemical factory, military surveillance equipment factory and oil refinery on fire

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Started Fitting Out Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Mogami-class Friday

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force becomes first air force in the world to crash over 550 aircraft and lost 150 pilots in the last 30 years

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

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