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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 […]

  • U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

    September 29, 2025 0
    The United States is considering Ukraine’s request to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles for its effort to push back against Russian invaders, Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday. Senior Ukrainian officials meet Raytheon officials for [...]
  • The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

    April 10, 2021 0
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  • Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

    October 24, 2023 0
    Ukrainian fighters on the frontline say troops have not only crossed into Russian occupied territory but held a position, apparently for the first time, on the fiercely defended east (or left) bank of the Dnipro [...]
  • Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

    October 9, 2024 0
    Israel has claimed that the successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been “eliminated,” while U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called Tehran the greatest adversary of the United States. Israeli Air Force Bombed [...]
  • Saab Ordered Active Noise Reduction Systems For Gripen E/F

    November 30, 2020 0
    Saab has placed an order with Finnish defence and security company Insta for an Active Noise Reduction (ANR) system. Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.DateAugust 26, 2025Saab Group [...]
  • Indian Navy Launches Third Arihant Class Submarine

    January 9, 2022 0
    Amid worsening ties between India and China, New Delhi is demonstrating seriousness about stepping up its military capabilities, launching its third nuclear missile submarine (SSBN). India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBMDateJanuary 25, 2020Indian Navy Suffers [...]
Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

  • Africa

    US and Morocco Sign $240 Million Armor Vehicle Deal

  • Europe

    Simultaneous Explosions Rocked Russian Cities Destroying Military Base, Gunpowder And Iskander Missile Factories

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

  • Europe

    German Navy christened fourth K130 corvette in Hamburg

  • Americas

    USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And Security

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan started building new artillery ammunitions plant

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    M-61A1 20mm Gatling gun

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force is the first air force in the world to achieve sustained air dominance over another country from 2,000km away

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • Middle East

    Israel deploys Dolphin-class submarines amid rising tensions with Iran

  • Europe

    Drone footage captures the moment Ukraine’s ATACMS destroys Russia’s training ground killing 100 soldiers

  • Europe

    Video Shows How Armenian Missile Systems Were Disrupted By Electronic Attacks

  • Air Platform

    U.S. to Replenish Polish MiG-29 Inventory With F-16, If Poland Transfers MiGs to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine To Receive Missile Early Warning Radar And EOTS From Israel To Protect Kyiv

  • South Asia

    India panics as Pakistani General meets Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus to discuss defense cooperation.

  • Europe

    Turkey develops CIWS for naval platforms

  • Middle East

    Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops say Starlink alternative Yamal-601 and Yamal-602 satellites are unreliable, costly, complex setup and low data volume.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s renewed ties with North Korean regime worries South Korea about KF-21 technology leaks.

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia purchases 24 more Rafale fighter jets to retire Russian-built fighter jets

  • Americas

    U.S. DSCA To Amend Upfront Payment Condition For Cash-strapped Partners

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary group shot down Russia’s airborne command post aircraft and electronic warfare helicopter during mutiny

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-24 helicopter with Z mark crashed in Belarus

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to receive Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile this year

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Middle East

    Leonardo to Provide Naval Operations Center For Qatari Navy

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions 21st Virginia-class Submarine USS Montana (SSN 794)

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) Has Completed Sea Trial

  • Infantry Weapons

    Turkey decided to sell the S-400 air defense systems it purchased from Russia to the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Industries Manufactures Smart Bomb HGK-82 Kit

  • C4iSR

    Egypt purchases Hensoldt TRML-4D AESA Surveillance Radar.

  • Europe

    Russia launches Shahed kamikaze drones with wooden warhead without explosive charges

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Europe

    Ukraine laid foundations for greater air and sea drones warfare against Russia

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Air Platform

    Italian Elettronica ELT/568(V)2 self-protection jammer will no longer be available for the MiG-35

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • Europe

    Project FURY: Russia is about lose its entire Black Sea fleet as Ukraine launches the biggest kamikaze sea drones attacks

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