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Europe

Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

January 28, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed that its special forces unit “Alpha” conducted successful long-range drone strikes against five Russian military airbases in 2025, targeting and destroying 15 aircraft. The campaign caused over $1 billion in estimated damage to Russia’s […]

Air Platform

Russia’s MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Lipetsk Region.

October 10, 2025 GDC 0

A MiG-31 fighter jet of the Russian Air Force crashed during a landing approach in the Lipetsk region on Thursday, October 9, at around 19:20 Moscow time.  According to the Russian Defence Ministry, cited by Russian […]

Air Platform

Russia lost the highest number of aircraft in a day since the Ukraine war began; two MiG-31s and six Su-25 were downed

May 25, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has destroyed several Russian jets in little over a week, according to reports from Kyiv’s military, Ukrainian media and Russian sources. On May 23, 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, particularly the 110th Separate Mechanized […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

September 12, 2023 GDC 0

Last week, Russian mass media wrote that Ukraine would allegedly pay $2 million to a pilot who could steal a MiG-31K fighter jet. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry commented on this […]

Air Platform

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

July 8, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shot down several MiG-31K fighter during the large-scale war against Russia. However, the Russian aerospace forces crashed at least half a dozen of them in 16 months. The first loss […]

Air Platform

Russian MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Crashed in Kamchatka Region

July 5, 2023 GDC 0

On 4 July, the Russian aerospace forces lost another MiG-31K interceptor aircraft. The aircraft experienced engine failure and loss of power, subsequently crashed in Kamchatka region. The fighter crashed during a routine training flight in […]

Air Platform

Russia’s MiG-31 interceptor jet catches fire mid-air

June 5, 2023 GDC 0

A MiG-31 fighter jet has crashed in the Murmansk Region after catching fire, a source told TASS on last Wednesday. “One of the engines of the MiG-31 reportedly caught fire during a scheduled flight. The […]

Air Platform

Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed MiG-31 Foxhound After Take-off

April 27, 2023 GDC 0

A RUSSIAN fighter jet burst into flames and crashed in the latest humiliation for Vladimir Putin’s tinpot military forces. The MiG-31 Foxhound’s engine caught fire before plunging into a lake in the Murmansk region of Russia. […]

Europe

Ukraine successfully de-militarized the ‘Russian Air Force’ killing more than 600 pilots and destroying 500 aircraft

January 8, 2023 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin has been forced to “significantly reduce” air combat missions due to the “continued high threat from Ukrainian air defences”, the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has reported, in what is yet another blow […]

Air Platform

Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

December 6, 2022 GDC 0

A MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor has crashed in the Primorsky Region, according to the press office of Russia’s Eastern Military District. Security officials said that two pilots ejected safely from a Russian MiG-31 Foxhound aircraft before […]

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    December 1, 2025 0
    A commission set up to investigate a violent mutiny that saw dozens of senior army officers massacred 16 years ago on Sunday said former premier Sheikh Hasina had ordered the killings. Retired Brigadier General Shamsul [...]
  • Bundeswehr Selected HK416A7 Rifles For German Commandos

    January 4, 2021 0
    German Bundeswehr office for defense procurement informed on October 2020, that an H&K HK416A7 carbine was chosen for the German commandos. The choice is a part of Sturmgewehr Speziakräfte program. A general order from the [...]
  • Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

    October 18, 2020 0
    Defence officials knew Australia’s new fleet of attack submarines would cost almost $80 billion as early as 2015, despite publicly stating at the time the estimated price tag was $50 billion. The admission by the [...]
  • The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expert

    January 18, 2020 0
    A Russian Su-57 fighter jet has crashed during tests in the country’s Far East, news agencies reported the Moscow Times. “Among the main problems inherent in the new machine, experts single out, firstly, the use [...]
  • Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

    March 21, 2020 0
    Neutrality does not protect any nation in peace or at wartime. The definition of neutrality says that the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement is an impartial state [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

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    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

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  • Middle East

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Air Platform

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  • Explore

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used Harpy-2 drone to destroy another S-300 SAM site in Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Africa

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  • Air Platform

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  • C4iSR

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  • Air Platform

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  • Americas

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  • Uncategorized

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  • No Picture
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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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