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Europe

Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

August 12, 2024 GDC 0

On June 10, 2024, a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system was destroyed by a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) strike in the Luhansk region. The attack resulted in the death of two crew […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed Russian Pantsir air defense system

November 21, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance identified and targeted a Russian Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile system in the Kahovskiy district of the Kherson region, resulting in a massive fireball that obliterated the $15 million defense apparatus. Utilizing intelligence gathered […]

Uncategorized

Russia received Iranian BAVAR 373 air defense system for its war effort in Ukraine

November 13, 2023 GDC 0

According to The Guardian newspaper, Russia has received drones, rifles, ammunition, and armored vehicles from Iran for its war effort in Ukraine. Now Guardian report confirms that Russia received several batteries of the Bavar 373 […]

Europe

What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?

March 4, 2022 GDC 0

Many images are being broadcast of Russian army vehicles heading towards Ukraine, and a particular symbol that can be seen on many of the tanks has drawn attention. A letter ‘Z’ is displayed on tanks, […]

Europe

Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

March 3, 2022 GDC 0

Anti-aircraft missile and gun “Pantsir-S” was burned near Nikolaev. Ordinary Ukrainian through Molotov cocktail to burn down Russian Pantsir anti-aircraft missile. Russian forces had abandoned equipment, including the Pantsir missile. The abandoned Pantsir-S was utterly […]

Africa

Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

July 28, 2020 GDC 0

The geography of the losses of the Russian Pantsir-S air defense missile systems expanded to one more country. According to Russian media, two more Russian-made Pantsir-S complexes were destroyed and are no longer subject to […]

Middle East

Israeli Apache helicopter destroyed Pantsir-S ADS in Syria

July 27, 2020 GDC 0

Last night, Israel again attacked the positions of the Syrian military, attacking the positional area of ​​an anti-aircraft missile system, presumably the Pantsir-S air defense system. According to Russian news agency Avia.Pro, the Syrian air […]

Infantry Weapons

Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

April 10, 2020 GDC 0

In November 2018, Viktor Murakhovsky, a writer for the Russian publication Arsenal of the Fatherland, posted a comment regarding the performance of Russia’s Pantsir S-1 air-defense system. Read More Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed […]

  • Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

    February 26, 2024 0
    The federal government has tapped a 30-year Australian military veteran to be the next national cyber security coordinator. Canada could be the next target of the Russian GRU, warned the head of NATODateMarch 19, 2020Chinese [...]
  • Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

    June 25, 2022 0
    In 1990, the Russian aviation industry was divided into four agencies: Ministry of Aviation Industry, Ministry of Industries, State Committee of Defense Industries and Ministry of Defense Industries. Read more Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s [...]
  • India Captured Unexploded Intact Chinese-made PL-15E Air-to-air Missile, A Huge Blow to China

    May 10, 2025 0
    The missile, identified as the PL-15E, is an active radar homing missile that equips Chinese fighters like the JF-17 Block III and J-10C, also in service with the Pakistan Air Force. Chinese-made PL-15 missile missed [...]
  • India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

    June 15, 2020 0
    The Indian Navy needs a strategy of distant power projection. By employing a plan for sustained presence in the Western Pacific, New Delhi can show its resolve to Beijing. At the Line of Actual Control [...]
  • Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, and Md Harun Ar Rashid should face the International Criminal Court for the massacre of students

    July 21, 2024 0
    Violence continued in the capital Dhaka on Friday as several hundred student demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police, the day after the bloodiest day of the protests. Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the [...]
  • Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

    September 11, 2020 0
    Hungary became the first NATO and EU member to order Rheinmetall’s newly developed Lynx infantry fighting vehicle when it signed a contract worth over $2 billion for 218 of those vehicles. The Hungarian Ministry of [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T SLS air defense system.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Europe

    Russia Used Deep Fake Photos Of American Adult Entertainment Actress To Recruit Conscripts

  • Europe

    Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why Missiles Fired From F-22 Raptor And F-35 Are Hard To Detect?

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea, Amid Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Belgium to join Franco-German Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jet Project

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • C4iSR

    NRIET Type 1475 (KLJ-5) AESA radar for J-20 fighters, the Russian KRET assisted China with MiG-35’s Zhuk-AME technology

  • Infantry Weapons

    Italy deploys SAMP/T air defense system in Kuwait

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16s prove effective in air defense role deterring Russian air sorties, expert says

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Peoples Liberation Army has a big problem, and its systemic corruption from Generals to Privates.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Dropped GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb On Hezbollah Headquarter, Possibly Killing Terrorist Group’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

  • Middle East

    Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    India to shelf Akash and Trishul SAM as the radar can’t see the target

  • Americas

    First Brazilian Gripen E arrives in Brazil

  • Americas

    New Double-V Hull A1 Stryker variant spotted during exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy received 5th and 6th Shaldag Mk V Fast Attack Craft From Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Poland Purchases 23 Batteries Of Narew And CAMM-ER Surface-to-air Missiles From MBDA Worth $12 Billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Showcases New Medium Range L-SAM Missile Interceptor

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Plans To Export High-tech Weapons To 12 Southeast Asia and European Countries

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Indian Navy Submarine
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Suffers Budget Crisis As It Plans to Expand Operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

  • Middle East

    Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

  • Middle East

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

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Europe

    U.S. designates Wagner mercenary as transnational criminal organization

  • Europe

    Wagner Mercenary Group’s Untrained Convicts Dead Bodies Are Litered In Frontline

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s S-400 is a disgrace in Syria, says Brigadier General Abdolrahim Mousavi

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

  • Europe

    Poland Opens Regional Abrams Main Battle Tank Maintenance Center

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Middle East

    Israeli pilots reflect on the ‘Days of Repentance’ operation that destroyed Iran’s air defense capability

  • C4iSR

    Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

  • South Asia

    Banned General Aziz Ahmed (theif) and his brother Tofail Ahmed Joseph operate underworld gangs, involved in murder and extortion in Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones In Kherson

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed 15 S-400 and S-300 air defense systems in Crimea since April 2024

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

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