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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 […]

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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 […]

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  • Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8 Helicopters

    October 17, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian armed forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories on the night of 17 October, reported the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories. [...]
  • Iranian drone operators were killed in Crimea, Kyiv official says

    November 28, 2022 0
    Ukraine killed Iranians who were advising Russians on how to pilot Iranian-made drones in Crimea, Ukraine’s top security official confirmed, per a report. A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is Soft Power of TurkeyDateAugust [...]
  • Ukrainian pilots complete first training with Swedish Gripen fighter jets: Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson says

    September 16, 2023 0
    Ukrainian pilots have completed a first training with Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets, the Scandinavian country said Thursday, although it has not yet confirmed whether Stockholm will donate any of the jets to Kyiv. The Swedish [...]
  • China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

    January 31, 2021 0
    The Chinese Navy is building assault carriers to support amphibious operations, like a possible invasion of Taiwan or landings on disputed islands in the South China Sea. The first two ships, called LHDs (landing helicopter docks) in [...]
  • Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

    January 31, 2022 0
    Croatia has agreed to purchase 89 Bradley vehicles from the United States for an estimated $196 million as part of a plan to form an infantry brigade to aid NATO. Hellenic Army Plans to Buy [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall unveils hybrid tank and air defense system

  • Europe

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Build Two Visby Generation 2 Stealth Corvettes

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Sweden.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

  • Naval Platforms

    Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) and His Family Members Banned From Leaving Bangladesh to Face Corruption Charges

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Europe

    Russian military lost 31,996 pieces of equipment in Ukraine war, but how bad Russia’s equipment losses are?

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Rusted guns, no food, and filthy beds: Putin now sends troops to fight Ukrainians on the backs of horses

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Could Be Behind The Attack On Turkish Aerospace Industries To Derail The Development Of Fifth-generation KAAN Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Azerbaijan buys Turkish Air-launched SOM Cruise Missiles

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Land Platform

    KAPLAN MT Medium-Weight Tank And IFV

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Started Granting Protection Visa For High-ranking Myanmar Military’s Defectors

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022

  • Naval Weapons

    SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Strike At Russian Convoy As They Take A Nap

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to develop naval variant KAAN fighter jet for MUGEM aircraft carrier.

  • Air Platform

    Declassified Patent of Su-57: Not A Stealth Fighter Jet

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia To Sign A Deal With France To Buy 36 Rafale Fighters

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Expands Military Cooperation With Russia, Commander-in-Chief Says

  • Anti-air Missiles

    American-made VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out Russia’s Shahid kamikaze drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Osborne Shipyard Started Upgrading Australia’s Hobart-class Destroyers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Defense Industry

    China unveiled $236.1 billion defense budget with 7.2 percent raise

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • South Asia

    Proverty-stricken Sri Lankan Was Offered Construction Work In Russia, Forced To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran Prepares Short-range Ballistic Missile Shipment To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling South China Sea With The US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded a contract to supply 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Morocco

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System in Kursk Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Rheinmetall, Thales Awarded Contract to Support Tiger Helicopter Simulators in France and Germany

  • Air Platform

    Peru cancels plans to buy Russian Yak-130 aircraft after several crashed in Bangladesh

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