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Anti-air Missiles

Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

Russian media reported that the new version of the Pantsir air defense system is already participating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to RIA Novosti, the upgraded Pantsir-SM air defense system demonstrates heightened effectiveness […]

Europe

Russia’s Ulyanovsk Discloses Radar Deficiencies of Pantsir Air Defense System

November 4, 2021 GDC 0

Russia’s Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant has disclosed the radar specification of the Pantsir missile system. According to Russia’s Interfax news agency, Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant has a data sheet that identifies the interception capability of air-breathing targets […]

Infantry Weapons

Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

June 20, 2020 GDC 0

MOSCOW (GDC) – Russian-made Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems [ZRPKs], which are used in Libya and Syria, are useless against Turkish operational-tactical unmanned aerial systems Bayraktar TB2, reported Russian Zvezda newspaper. The Zvezda writes that the modification […]

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 […]

Middle East

Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

March 2, 2020 GDC 0

A missile fired by a Turkish Anka-2 Drone destroyed Russian-made Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System (ADS) of the Syrian Army deployed in Idlib province on 28 February reports Turkish online media Daily Sabah. Turkish […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force destroyed Pantsir-S ADS

February 3, 2020 GDC 0

On 15 January 2020, the Israeli military bombed and destroyed a Pantsir-S air defence system (ADS) after its Syrian operator left behind a mobile phone providing a lead to the location of the ADS, a top […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Israeli Kamikaze Drones Are Destroying Russian-made Air Defense Systems in Syria

December 4, 2019 GDC 0

Syria’s Pantsir-SM, an upgraded missile defense systems was destroyed by an Israeli SkyStriker expandable drone, military expert Vladislav Shurygin told the Russian newspaper Izvestia. Elbit Systems developed the SkyStriker, a cost-effective loitering munition that is capable […]

  • Global Hawk drones to be converted for hypersonic testing

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  • Corruption in the Turkish nuclear plant project is funding Putin’s war against Ukraine.

    September 8, 2025 0
    Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu, operates under a unique build-own-operate (BOO) model where Russia’s Rosatom is responsible for all aspects, including construction and operation, potentially creating a lack of oversight for Turkish entities.  Russian [...]
  • China Unveils DF-26 Ballistic Missile System That Can Reach Guam.

    September 1, 2025 0
    A new version of China’s DF-26 ballistic missile system has been spotted during rehearsals for an upcoming military parade in Beijing. The DF-26, officially known as Dong Feng-26 and designated by NATO as CH-SS-18, is [...]
  • Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

    June 17, 2024 0
    The Israeli Navy on Sunday received the second of two new landing craft from a shipyard in the United States, with the vessel mooring at the Haifa Naval Base after making a lengthy voyage to [...]
  • Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

    August 23, 2025 0
    Sweden’s parliamentary parties have unanimously reached a groundbreaking deal to fast-track a defence spending boost, allocating billions in loans to rapidly strengthen the military and civil defence ahead of next week’s NATO summit. Sweden Hikes Defense [...]
  • Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

    October 5, 2021 0
    The Minister for the Armed forces of the French Republic, and The Minister for Defense of the Kingdom of Sweden, signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of defense, Swedish government said in [...]
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 […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. Navy

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two new Vasily Bykov class patrol boats

  • Middle East

    Egyptian navy received fourth S-44 submarine

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

  • Counter-drone System

    EOS Defence Expressed Interest In Producing Counter-drone System In Ukraine

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy and RAN to join passage exercise

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Rafael’s Releases Animated Promo Video of New Missile Hitting Russian Ship

  • Europe

    Baltic States Call for European NATO Countries to Reinstate Conscription

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarus develops advanced missile technologies based on Polonez-M and Buk-MB3

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Co-Produce Anka Drone With Kazakhstan

  • Europe

    Boeing will deliver long-range ground-launched small diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine this month

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel expands Iron Dome anti-air missile production

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a Su-35 beneath a new airframe

  • South Asia

    Rohingya crisis might not have arisen if there was sufficient air power in Chittagong: Bangladesh Army Chief (thief) said.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $504 Million Contact To Build 12 MH-60R Helicopters For Australian Navy

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    Russia Lost More Than 11,000 Military Combat Vehicles In The Ukraine War, Degrading Russian Army’s Ground Warfare Capability

  • Americas

    CAES to Supply Precision Strike Sensor for US Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkish Karayel tactical UAV

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • Europe

    Navantia UK unveils LASV75 autonomous surface vessel concept.

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • C4iSR

    Saab Arexis Electronic Attack, Support and Escort Jammer

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • C4iSR

    Boeing To Integrate Israeli-made Anti-jamming Systems To Qatari F-15QA

  • Europe

    Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone as souvenir

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

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