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Europe

U.S. Imposed Toughest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and Gas Sectors

January 12, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’. The United States has imposed “sweeping” sanctions on Russia’s energy sector as Washington pushes to choke Moscow’s funds for the war […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

January 7, 2025 GDC 0

This is the unbelievable moment a gargantuan explosion violently rips through a Russian oil depot after a spectacular Ukrainian drone attack. As Ukraine braced itself for a new attack by Putin’s “unstoppable” Oreshnik nuclear-capable ballistic […]

Europe

Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

August 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian drones have set oil tanks on fire at an depot in Russia’s southern Rostov region, Russian Telegram channels reported on Wednesday. Russia’s air defence units destroyed four drones over the Rostov region overnight, the […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

August 24, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has launched another drone strike on an oil depot that has already been burning for six days in Russia’s Rostov region, and Russians fear the blaze could reach nearby kerosene reservoirs, triggering a much […]

Europe

Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

May 31, 2024 GDC 0

On the night of May 31, 2024, Ukrainian drones targeted an oil depot at Port Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, causing significant damage and casualties. The attack resulted in fires at the depot, with reports […]

Europe

Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil depot and sea terminal in Novorossiysk

May 17, 2024 GDC 0

Drones and missiles struck an oil refinery and seaport in the Russian city of Novorossiysk in the early hours of May 17, causing explosions and power outages, the Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported. Novorossiysk […]

  • U.S. Pledges Additional $700 Million Lethal Aid To Ukraine

    April 25, 2022 0
    United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine this week, Washington’s secretary of state and defence chief said Monday, as they announced $700 million in military aid during their first war-time visit to [...]
  • Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

    January 5, 2022 0
    Egypt, Algeria and Indonesia have rejected the possible acquisition of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighters. Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next YearDateJune 20, 2021Egypt, Algeria And Indonesia Pulled Out Of Su-35 DealsDateJanuary 6, 2022Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says [...]
  • Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

    January 19, 2020 0
    The Damen Shipyards Group has completed successful sea trials of the Mexican Navy’s POLA-class ARM Reformador. The programme of sea trials was comprehensive, including testing of platform and combat systems in addition to training of [...]
  • Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

    February 2, 2022 0
    The first three Mk 2 Canister Launchers (CLs) for the Australian Army’s future Enhanced National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) capability are expected to arrive in-country in April, following the completion of Factory [...]
  • RAN deploys new type of survey craft from Canberra-class LHD

    November 13, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced on 8 November that its Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit recently deployed for the first time a new type of small survey craft from its Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) [...]
  • Indonesian Fighter Jets Procurement, Latest French Rafale Report

    January 7, 2021 0
    Indonesia is reportedly looking to secure a deal for 48 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, with the French government confirming that talks are at an advanced stage. This comes after a whirlwind trip to Europe and [...]
Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine repelled missiles attack in Kyiv, air defense command said

  • Middle East

    China delivers HQ-16 and HQ-17AE anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunitions to Iran

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received VAB Armored Vehicle From France

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed column of Russian MT-LB armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s Hurjet trainer jet conducts its first flight

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Su-35 fighter jet in another humiliation for Putin

  • Air Platform

    Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Anti-air Missiles

    European nations orders Patriot missiles worth $5.5 billion

  • Europe

    Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

  • Europe

    A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Belgorod Oblast carrying 65 Ukrainian PoW

  • Americas

    Amid China and Russia tensions, US considering nuclear tests after 28 years hiatus

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed Russia’s space tracking and communication center in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Proxy War Raging in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for Chinese-build Port.

  • Middle East

    Zoroastrianism, Iran, and Jewish Israeli Friendship:  Brave Iranians Started Showcasing Israeli Flags Inside Iran to Support Israeli Action in Iran.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missiles using artillery strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Su-30 aircraft violates Taiwanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

  • Uncategorized

    Russia Says It Can’t Afford To Buy Or Build T-14 Armata Tanks, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Africa

    Nigeria To Manufacture Beryl M762 Assault Rifles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract To Deliver 200 K9 Artillery System

  • Air Platform

    Peru confirmed purchases of 24 Gripen E/F fighter jets instead of Rafale and F-16V

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 Fighter Jet Could Have Export Potential, But Can China Build Engine For It?

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drones destroying $4.3 million T-90 Proryv tank

  • Europe

    Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Fighting A Modern Warfare

  • South Asia

    TKMS links up with Indian firm to work on submarine weapons technologies

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Awarded Contract To Produce Sniper Targeting Pod For Polish FA-50 Jets

  • Air Platform

    China aiming Turkey as the potential export customer of the FC-31: report

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers gears are not suitable for winter combat, Russian former defense minister Igor Sergeyev says

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • Europe

    Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • Europe

    China delivers Shahed-136 copycat Sunflower-200 drones, ammunition and aircraft spare parts to Russia

  • Air Platform

    May The Best Bird Win:Battle For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

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