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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 […]

  • Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drone crashes in Moldova

    February 26, 2024 0
    On Sunday, February 11th, remains of a one-way-attack unmanned aerial vehicle, known popularly as a “kamikaze drone,” were found near the town of Etulia, located on the southern border of Moldova near Ukraine. According to [...]
  • China unveils new anti-drone gun at military drill

    February 23, 2024 0
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  • Inside Israeli Air Force’s Training Centre That Produces Brilliant Pilots

    August 17, 2021 0
    The canopy of an Israeli airforce (IAF) F-15 detached when the aircraft was at 30.000 feet. The pilot and weapon systems operator brought the damaged aircraft to a safe landing in a base in southern [...]
  • Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

    September 28, 2024 0
    UK, Australia to work on nuclear subs treatyThe United Kingdom and Australia are to begin discussions on a formal treaty between the two countries as part of their own nuclear submarine program. AUKUS Alliance Progressed [...]
  • Russia Lost Almost 6,000 Troops In Harsh Winter As Dead Bodies Piling Up In Bakhmut

    December 4, 2022 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin lost more than 6,000 of his troops in two weeks, adding further casualties to a hefty estimated Russian death toll from the war in Ukraine. Russia lost more than 20,000 troops [...]
  • Su-34 bomber crashed in Khabarovsk Territory in Russia

    October 22, 2020 0
    The Su-34 bomber was performing a scheduled training flight. The pilots managed to eject and were not injured. The fall did not result in ground destruction. Its preliminary cause was called a technical malfunction. Sukhoi [...]
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 […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s Number of Operational Ships to Decline by Next Year

  • Middle East

    The F-35 stealth fighter made its combat debut in Syria

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics demonstrates teaming of MQ-20 Avenger and King Air 200

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received VAB Armored Vehicle From France

  • Americas

    Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan showcases 1,000km range Type 12 anti-ship cruise missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate for Philippine Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Junta Sentenced Six Army Generals To Death For Surrendering, Junta Hunts Officers Who Deserted Their Post And Escaped To Bangladesh

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force successfully launched unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Iran begun supplying 40 gas turbines to Russia as Russia cannot manufacture gas turbine.

  • Europe

    USA, Germany foil Russian FSB’s plot to assassinate major European weapon producer Rheinmetall’s CEO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Purchases 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets From Dassault Aviation

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Damen OPV 1900 (PNS Yarmook)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Arunta Departs For Three Months Overseas Deployment

  • Europe

    Turkey To Mass Produce Altay Main Battle Tanks From 2025

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Cluster Bombs Will Help Ukraine Retake Bakhmut and Shorten Trench Warfare in Donbas Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Global Hawk drones to be converted for hypersonic testing

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force inducts A-29B Super Tucano training aircraft

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Ramps Up FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Production After Export Success In Poland, Thailand And Malaysia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys NASAMS And APSIDE Anti-air Missiles In Kyiv

  • Europe

    Russia Calling For Retired Pilots To Join The War In Ukraine, British Intelligence Report

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept main battle tank

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy’s officer was beaten by mob for stealing goods from store

  • Europe

    Russia’s ice-class navigation ship Katerina Velikaya caught fire, leaving one dead and three injured

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Air Platform

    India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia wants to buy back the Turkish S-400 air defence system, amid air defence shortages.

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Supplying Deadly HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Criticizing Putin: Warner boss Prigozhin said “We look like clowns”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese soldiers moved beyond Ladakh border

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

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