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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 […]

  • China’s Erratic Behavior And Land Grabbing In Southeast Asia Could Cost Its Economy

    August 11, 2020 0
    CHINA’S increasingly belligerent behaviour on the world stage poses a major challenge for NATO, with Taiwan a looming flashpoint, a new report has warned. Tom Tugendhat urges UK to form alliances to ‘stand up to [...]
  • Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

    July 24, 2023 0
    Germany will supply legacy Leopard 2 tanks to Slovakia in exchange for that country sending Soviet-era fighting vehicles to Ukraine’s aid, the Defence Ministry in Berlin announced. Slovakia Sent Modernized T-72M To Ukraine In Return [...]
  • Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

    March 27, 2021 0
    Like many Asian nations, Taiwan is rapidly expanding their Coast Guard Administration (CGA). Naval News reports that Taiwan has launched it’s largest Coast Guard vessel ever, “Chiayi” (CG-5001). This is only part of a general major expansion. [...]
  • Poland Became The Largest HIMARS Operator In Europe, Placing $10 Billion Order

    February 10, 2023 0
    The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of a package for Poland, including 486 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and over 9,000 guided missiles. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril 15, [...]
  • Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

    December 30, 2023 0
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  • China Steals Russian Intellectual property (IP) And Resale to Asian And African Counties

    March 21, 2021 0
    Despite intellectual property concerns, Russia recently agreed to sell 24 Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to China – a deal worth $2 billion. But what is driving Moscow to sale it weapons to China? A year [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Denmark purchases 129 Patria armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

  • Africa

    Nigeria received the first batch of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • Europe

    Russian Spy Ship Yantar Survey Sunken Cargo Vessel MV Ursa

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Started Manufacturing 700 KM Range Ballistic Missiles Based On North Korean Rodong-1 Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces struck HIMARS at mining plant in Russian-controlled Bakhmut

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed WinsAwarded $138 Million Contract For Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising Program

  • C4iSR

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Launch Third Aircraft Carrier In Late 2021

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s depot storing 400 Shahed-136 drones

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak pledges long-range attack drones for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norway joins the UK’s Global Combat Ship partnership with Canada and Australia.

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russian casualties reached a staggering 200,000 in the Ukraine war

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy Receives HSwMS Gävle After Mid-Life Upgrade

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan unveiled Taimas 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • Europe

    F-16 or no F-16, the West is already at war with Russia and China shipped lethal aid to Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 039A/B/C AKA Type 041 (S26T): Soveit-era Kilo-class submarine, make in China

  • Air Platform

    Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 MH-60R And 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Land Platform

    Dutch Army takes delivery of Electronic Warfare Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Infantry Weapons

    Sweden tests new RBS 98 surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

  • Europe

    Baykar Akinci To Integrate 100km Range Cakir Cruise Missile

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy’s BNS Bijoy destroyed in Beirut explosion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds warns Naval Group to meet contractual obligations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Develops Local Manufacturing Capabilities As It Inducts New Akinci Drones

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Trained Russian Pilots Crashed Six MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Since February 2022

  • Europe

    Russia Stops Exporting T-90 Tanks As It Lost Astounding 65% Of Land Platforms In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Army Inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • Air Platform

    In Trans-pacific First, U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Arrived in Williamtown Australia For Exercises

  • Naval Platforms

    Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

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