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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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  • Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

    August 1, 2020 0
    Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced that the Super Hornet response for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) was submitted on Tuesday, July 28. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is a proven, affordable choice for the [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

    November 21, 2021 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has developed a new man portable, mini hand-launched Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition requirements. Thailand bid to make [...]
  • UK has abandoned plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor BVRAAM.

    July 21, 2026 0
    The UK has abandoned plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor air-to-air missile, shifting its focus to a successor. Royal Navy To Integrate Meteor BVRAAM and SPEAR missile into F-35B stealth jetDateApril 4, 2024Luftwaffe [...]
  • Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

    September 20, 2022 0
    A day after ignominiously shooting down one of their own top-end Su-34M jets, Russian surface-to-air crews may have repeated the mistake, this time knocking a Russian Su-35 out of the sky. The intended target may have been [...]
  • Russian Cargo Ships Stealing Grains From Ukrainian Port

    July 6, 2022 0
    Early on the morning of June 30, the Russian cargo ship Zhibek Zholy left the Ukrainian port of Berdyansk, carrying 7,000 tons of grain.  Russian Warship Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy’s HMS DefenderDateJune 24, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing Modi Government To Purchase 40 More Rafale To Counter Bangladesh

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party.

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Cyprus purchases Israeli Barak MX air defense system.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas deployed Chinese-made HJ-8L anti-tank missile against Israeli armored vehicle

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-350 air defense system within the striking range of HIMARS

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Another setback: Russia has pulled back forces from towns opposite Kherson, says Ukraine

  • Europe

    Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armored vehicles from Finland.

  • C4iSR

    The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Wagner Group recruited 49,000 convicts, 32,000 were dead within weeks of deployment in Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • Air Platform

    UK Approves Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy FFG(X) Frigate Specification

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Europe

    Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

  • C4iSR

    BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers First CV90 Support Vehicles For Norwegian Army

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • Middle East

    Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

  • Air Platform

    Russia delivers second-hand MiG-29s fighter jets to Iran.

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Demonstrate How Modern Multi-domain Surveillance Works in a Single Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan to ditch Chinese JF-17 jets and join Turkish KAAN fighter jet project

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner transport plane Ilyushin Il-76 exploded during landing at Gao Airport in Mali

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claims Over 14,000 Russian Troops Killed In Action

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Establishes Defense Industry Fund

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Than Fighter Jet: Lockheed Martin F-35 Is A Diplomatic Tool In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • Air Platform

    Antonov AN-178 Multi-role Transport Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Chkalovsky air base near Moscow

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yuan Trading Come To Halt After China Restricts Currency Supplies

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Buy 40 New F-16V Jets And Upgrade 79 F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Austria to procure 18 AW169M helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    55 Chinese submariners feared dead after a type 093 submarine ran into hook and anchor trap

  • C4iSR

    KRONOS Naval Multifunctional Radar

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Middle East

    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ARC21: Australia, Japan, France And USA Join Naval Exercises In The West Pacific

  • Europe

    Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To Surrender

  • Air Platform

    The Differences Between MiG-29M2 and MiG-35

  • Europe

    KGB Putin ordered FSB to mass report against Twitter accounts and Youtube channels posting the true story of the Ukraine invasion

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