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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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    Japan has deployed a system that fires laser beams with 100 kilowatts of energy — powerful enough to disable small drones. It was installed on board a 6,200-ton (6.3 million kg) warship. USS Portland (LPD-27) [...]
  • Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

    September 27, 2020 0
    The troops of the Azerbaijani army have launched a “lightning-fast counter-offensive” operation along the entire front, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reports. According to them, the military managed to destroy 12 units of 9K33 Osa Russian-made short-range anti-aircraft missile [...]
  • Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

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  • Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

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    At the peak of tensions between Greece and Turkey in the East Mediterranean, the 40-year-old Greek frigate Limnos significantly damaged the Kemal Reis, the flagship of the Turkish Navy that was violating Greece’s maritime space [...]
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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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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group Awarded Contract To Produce Scorpene Evolved Class Submarines For Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

  • C4iSR

    Philippines plans to purchase Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To Surrender

  • Air Platform

    Swedish MP Urges Swedish Government To Supply Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Awarded $463 Million Contract to Build Second LSS for Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed 60 high-value ammunition depots since it received the artillery rockets system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

  • Middle East

    Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

  • Europe

    UK bans use of Huawei 5G kits

  • Europe

    The only bridge linking Belarus and Russia collapsed in Smolensk region, creating major supply problem for the Russian army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army used Israeli drones, armored vehicles and spyware during the military coup

  • Middle East

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

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    F414 (RM12) engine to be installed on to NASA’s X-59 aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    General Atomics has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Children Of Myanmar’s Military Asked Their Father To Quit Their Position

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurement

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Conducted Hypersonic Weapons Test

  • C4iSR

    Russian forces switching on and off TOR missile to minimize radar heat issues provide window of opportunity to destroy the missile system

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers 18 Krab Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions with Iran, Turkey sends military equipment and troops to Azerbaijan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Baykar successfully tested its AI-powered KEMANKES 1 mini cruise missile

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.76 Billion US Army Contracts For M142 HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Heavy Attack Bayraktar Akinci Drone Started Bombing In Syria

  • Air Platform

    South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • C4iSR

    U.S. and Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Shattered Illusions of China’s Beidou-3 And Huawei’s 5G Communist Technology Based on Plagiarism in Iran.

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

  • Middle East

    Israel deploys Dolphin-class submarines amid rising tensions with Iran

  • Europe

    COVID-19: Eurofighter Typhoon production lines will be kept Open

  • Europe

    Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers captured Russia’s armored vehicles in the Donbas region

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel destroyed the Iranian Navy’s 20 warships, 1 aircraft carrier, 2 submarines and all naval bases.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Second Russian General Outside Kharkiv, A Serious Blow to KGB Putin

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • Anti-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Pilot Downs Six Russian Cruise Missiles Making Amazing History

  • Europe

    Sweden Considers Supplying Deadly Archer Self-propelled Howitzer And RBS70 Anti-air Missile

  • Europe

    France will send military trainers to Ukraine in a few days

  • Africa

    Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

  • Americas

    US Navy christens newest Freedom-variant LCS USS Beloit

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