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Europe

Ukraine destroyed three of Russia’s ships and MiG-31 aircraft in Crimea.

April 27, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s drones hit a large number of important targets in Crimea last night. Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed the Ropucha-class landing ship “Yamal”, the Ropucha-class landing ship “Filchenkov”, the intelligence collection vessel “Ivan Khurs” and a […]

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 […]

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  • France To Supply CEASAR 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

    September 26, 2022 0
    According to information published on the Twitter account of “Dmytro Kuleba” from the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs on September 22, 2022,, Ukraine and France agree on the delivery of a new batch of CAESAR 155mm wheeled [...]
  • Croatia Plans to Purchase 50 Leopard 2A8 Battle Tanks From Germany

    October 29, 2024 0
    Croatia’s ministry of defense said on Monday that it will buy up to 50 Leopard tanks from Germany in a transaction that includes sending some of its older tanks and other military equipment to Ukraine. [...]
  • Ukrainian Magura V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed Russian warship Sergei Kotov

    March 5, 2024 0
    Ukraine has sunk a Russian warship near the Kerch strait in occupied Crimea, it said, in a further blow to Moscow’s naval power and its control over the Black Sea. Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone [...]
  • Myanmar parades Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles

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  • Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

    March 29, 2023 0
    The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset announced the commencement of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) upgrade work. Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)DateNovember 18, 2020Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract [...]
  • HMS Queen Elizabeth Leads Carrier Groups Of Royal Navy

    April 29, 2021 0
    Britain will send an aircraft carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific next month as it seeks to boost its presence in the region, the Royal Navy said on Monday. Japan Hails Royal Navy For Sending HMS Queen [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

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  • C4iSR

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    Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu admits Russia lacks quality weapons in the Ukraine war

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    16 PLA Air Force Aircraft Intrudes In Malaysian Airspace

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  • Air Platform

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    Taiwan inducts most advanced F-16V fighter jets at a ceremony

  • Europe

    Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

  • Europe

    Uk will invest over $8.13 billion in its submarine building capacity

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

  • Europe

    Putin pulled people from Admiral Kuznetsov sending them to the death zone in Ukraine, which will kill Russia’s aircraft carrier dream

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • Europe

    There are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-10 fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Europe

    Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Ramps Up FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Production After Export Success In Poland, Thailand And Malaysia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • South Asia

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Land Platform

    China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

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