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Air-Launched Weapons

Russian R-77 air-to-air missile malfunctioned and missed its target in Ukraine

July 22, 2022 GDC 0

Russian fighter jet lost a secret air-to-air missile during strikes into northern Ukraine, according to social media posts from Voyennyy Osvedomitel. Ukrainian emergency services have found and unearthed wreckages of Russian-made R-77-1 medium-range air-to-air missile, also […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Why did India’s Russian-made R-77 Missiles Fail to Hit Pakistani F-16C Fighter Jets?

January 10, 2022 GDC 0

Russia’s R-77 sem-active radar homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is widely considered to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. It may never have […]

C4iSR

Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

March 12, 2021 GDC 0

German Ace Eric Hartmann said, ‘He who sees first has half the battle.’ The Bars is a family of Russian all-weather multimode airborne radars developed by the Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design for […]

Air Platform

India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

August 21, 2020 GDC 0

BHUBANESWAR (GDC) — Amid a protracted stand-off along the LAC, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accomplished a secret mission by conducting several rounds of MICA air-to-air missiles that have recently been acquired from France […]

Air Platform

Why India Pays Premium For Su-30MKI “Dud”?

August 18, 2020 GDC 0

Although India licensed produced Sukhoi aircraft, India heavily dependent on French Mirage and Rafale fighters. Every bombing mission in Kashmir or fight with Pakistani Air Force, India sent 40 years old French Mirage to do […]

Air Platform

The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

August 13, 2020 GDC 0

The export of MiG-35 has been hampered by the delay in testing, high costs, and poor performance in comparison to Su-27, Su-30 and MiG-29, according to experts.  The Global Defense Corp has labelled the Russian MiG-35 […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Indian Air Force to Replace Russian-made R-77 Missile With Israeli I-Derby ER

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force is set to equip its fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters with the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems I-Derby ER (extended range) beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), according to a report by Jane’s. The […]

Middle East

SyAAF MiG-29-fleet is in bad shape, as obvious from the recent crash of MiG-29

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

A Syrian pilot who crashed-landed his plane in Turkish territory was recovered last Sunday morning by a Turkish rescue team and taken to a hospital reported Turkish media outlets. A video recording allegedly capturing an airplane […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

November 1, 2019 GDC 0

The Su-34 is a medium-range fighter-bomber, adopted by the Russian Air Force in the 1980s. The plane is expected to replace the aging Su-24 bomber, which has remained in service since the 1970s. So far […]

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  • South Korea unveils new supersonic Haeseong‑5 anti-ship missile.

    October 27, 2025 0
    On Oct. 22, the Republic of Korea Navy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the first Changbogo-III Batch-II class submarine, the Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Shipyard, and displayed the Haeseong‑5 [...]
  • Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

    December 25, 2020 0
    Drones have become a symbol of Turkey’s rising power and its growing independence, according to a French daily. TAI Anka-2 UAV “Inexpensive, reliable, and used by an experienced army, it is one of the key [...]
  • Biden Admin Sends More Weapons To Ukraine Worth $2.5 Billion

    May 3, 2023 0
    The Pentagon announced a $2.5 billion Ukraine security package on last Thursday, including for the first time Stryker armored vehicles and more Bradley fighting vehicles that could be used against any potential Russian offensive in [...]
  • BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

    February 15, 2023 0
    According to reports, the BAE Systems shipyard could be used to build a nuclear submarine as part of a multi-billion defence agreement with Australia. BAE Systems Launches Anson Submarine At British WorksiteDateMay 4, 2021Australia To [...]
  • Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

    March 26, 2024 0
    Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

    August 19, 2024 0
    According to The Washington Post, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lobbied President Joe Biden, Washington toned down its criticism of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The former PM’s strained relationship with the U.S. has fed [...]
Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Slovakia Sent Modernized T-72M To Ukraine In Return Of Leopard Tanks

  • Air Platform

    The Wing Loong II / ID Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

  • Cruise Missiles

    Zelenskyy promises to use Tomahawk cruise missiles only against Russian military targets.

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

  • Europe

    Turkiye, the UK strengthen defense ties through industry participation

  • Air Platform

    The Differences Between MiG-29M2 and MiG-35

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Aircraft and Helicopters Faster Than It Can Replenish, UK Intelligence Report

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Eight F-16V Block 70 Aircraft For Bulgaria

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets at Belbek air base.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan to develop 1000km range stealth Cruise Missile

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea wants U.S. nuclear technology to build its own nuclear submarines

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offered Eurofighter Typhoon Jets to Swiss Air Force for $8.1 billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Purchased Six Prototype KAAN fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Americas

    Austal gets $128 million to build US Navy’s auxiliary floating dry dock

  • Europe

    Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) unveiled tracked version of Boxer armored vehicle

  • Americas

    President Trump is expected to abolish 1987 arms control treaty to export sophisticated drones to South Asia and the Middle East.

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • South Asia

    Six U.S. Congressman Urges President Biden To Ban Bangladesh From UN Peacekeeping Missions As Bangladesh Withdraws Two RAB Officers From UN Peacekeeping Missions For Corruption And Human Rights Violations

  • Europe

    Video shows Ukrainian MP punch Russian diplomat in the Face for stealing Ukrainian flag

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Relacing Russian-made Howitzers

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    এয়ার চিফ মার্শাল সেরনিয়াবাত বলেছেন, অযোগ্যতা এবং আমলাতন্ত্র বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ডের সম্পূর্ণ ব্যর্থতার দিকে পরিচালিত করেছে (Translated)

  • Europe

    North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

  • Africa

    Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Terrorists Group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Rafael To Upgrade Indian Army’s 700 BMP-2 IFV

  • Americas

    U.S. Army’s precision strike missile’s multimode seeker turned the missile into a ship killer

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorist Killed 480 Israeli Civilians, Israeli Defense Force Strikes Back

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan arm its F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo fighter jets with Hsing Feng III anti-ship missile

  • Americas

    Brazil Selects MBDA EMADS Missile System Rejecting India’s Akash SAM

  • C4iSR

    Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers leaving CSTO as Russia failed to support Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Turkey Completes Atmaca Anti-ship Missile Tests With Locally Made Turbojet Engine

  • Europe

    1 USD= 105.79 Ruble, Putin Turned Russian Ruble Into Toilet Paper

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft Completes First Supersonic Flight

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Is A Victim Of His Own Propaganda As Russia’s Airborne Failed To Capture Kyiv

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

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