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No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special forces using 1940s paper map to navigate in Ukraine

March 23, 2023 GDC 0

Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine confirmed that, despite the propaganda, Russian troops were poorly trained and equipped.  Ill-equipped Russian soldiers have relied on decades-old paper maps, often getting lost on the battlefield and ambushed by […]

Europe

F-16 or no F-16, the West is already at war with Russia and China shipped lethal aid to Russia

February 20, 2023 GDC 0

The United States and the Russian Federation are effectively at war in Ukraine. Joe Biden knows it, and says nothing; Vladimir Putin knows it, and broods. Whether the U.S. likes it or not, China is […]

Europe

After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

January 20, 2023 GDC 0

Russia said on Tuesday that it would make “major changes” to its armed forces from 2023 to 2026, promising to shake up its military structure after months of setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine. In addition […]

Europe

Ukraine Captured 14 2S33 Msta-S Self-propelled Howitzers From Russian Conscripts

January 8, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian army continues to capture an impressive number of combat vehicles used by the Russian armed forces including the 2S33 also named 2S19M2 MSTA-SM2, the latest generation of 152mm tracked-self-propelled howitzer in the 2S129 howitzers family. The […]

Europe

Russian soldiers gears are not suitable for winter combat, Russian former defense minister Igor Sergeyev says

December 20, 2022 GDC 0

The temperature in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, recently dropped to 25 degrees and Ukrainians are freezing as Russian airstrikes are pounding the country’s vital infrastructure, cutting off electricity and heat and depriving them of drinking water.  […]

Europe

Ukraine to start fresh offensive during spring as the morale of the Russian army shuttered

December 18, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine stands ready to launch a major offensive against Russia’s armed forces in the New Year if NATO and the US supply enough supplies to Kyiv in time, Lord Dannatt believes. Winter is due to […]

Europe

KGB Putin lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers since Russia invaded Ukraine

December 5, 2022 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin has lost more than 1,500 military officers – including nearly 160 generals and colonels – since Russia invaded Ukraine nine months ago, according to an open-source tally that echoes other independent investigations’ findings. The Kremlin has been guarded […]

Europe

Russian Forces Struggling To Hold Ground As Ammo Supplies Severely Cut Off

November 22, 2022 GDC 0

Russian forces which have withdrawn from the southern region of Kherson have now been repositioned to hold ground in the Donbas region. Moscow’s troops in Donetsk are struggling to maintain their grip over the east as the Kremlin’s […]

Europe

Russian Soldiers Sent To Jail After Complaining About Poor Training

November 18, 2022 GDC 0

According to his lawyer, a Russian soldier has been arrested after he confronted a commander about equipment shortages and the “poor” training his unit has been given. Alexander Leshkov, who was reportedly drafted under Russian […]

Europe

Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar Station

November 17, 2022 GDC 0

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  • Iran signed $25 billion agreement with Russia to build four nuclear power plants.

    September 27, 2025 0
    Iran has signed a $25 billion agreement with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, to construct four nuclear power plants, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The move builds on decades of cooperation between the [...]
  • Russian sailors suffer radiation poisoning after washing clothes in contaminated waters

    November 29, 2024 0
    A Russian sailors from Yekaterinburg has suffered severe radiation poisoning after washing his clothes in contaminated water, according to military lawyer Petr Portnyagin. The incident has left the soldier, whose name has not been disclosed, [...]
  • KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

    September 3, 2024 0
    KNDS, the European leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, has unveiled the Leclerc Evolution, a next-generation main battle tank, at Eurosatory 2024. This advanced combat vehicle is designed to bridge the gap between current systems and [...]
  • Algeria Is Third Country To Deploy S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System

    March 6, 2021 0
    The first photographs of the Russian-made S-400 Triumph air defense systems of Algerian Army have appeared in local media. Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028DateDecember 9, 2020Turkey Actively Studying S-400 Air Defense System to Reverse [...]
  • Russian commercial airliners grounded most of its aircraft amid Western sanctions and cannibalization of spare parts

    September 9, 2024 0
    Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, national carrier Aeroflot has been in a crunch of declining revenues and rising costs. Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber [...]
  • Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

    December 11, 2024 0
    Two Philippine officials said Wednesday that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm. Tomahawk Block [...]
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 […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • Americas

    U.S. To Send EW Capable MQ-1C Gray Eagle To Ukraine

  • Europe

    UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia condemns China’s claim of the South China Sea

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan becomes as launch customer for Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tanks For Australia

  • Americas

    Lockheed And Raytheon Awarded Contract To Build THAAD For US, Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

  • Middle East

    F-15 forced an Iranian passenger jet to turn around

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade Spearfish Torpedoes Of Royal Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ Hit By Unknown Drones, Ukraine Denies Responsibility

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland Purchases GBU-39B Bombs For F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Denmark to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by summer: acting defense chief

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Reveals Four Tail Numbers of Indian Rafale Jets Downed During Operation Sindoor.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Selected Swedish Gripen E/F Over American F-16V Block 70

  • Europe

    Russia Launches a Record 70 missiles at Ukraine in One day, Many Miss Targets

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Purchases Israeli Spice GPS-guided Bombs.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Security Pact Highlights How Inept Australian Defense Planners Are!

  • Air Platform

    Denmark will invest $13.7 billion in F-35 jets, patrol boats and armored vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter falls victim to Swedish RBS-70 MANDAP again, FPV drones down Mi-28 helicopters

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian firm uses US subsidiary to evade Western sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force Showcases Upgraded F-16 In New Livery Paint Scheme

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense to develop an advanced derivative of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded a contract to produce 48 Archer Howitzers for the Swedish army

  • Central Asia

    CSTO Dead: U.S. Invites Armenia and Azerbaijan to NATO Summit in Washington

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers More Gepard Anti-air Guns To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    Boeing sent two Super Hornets to India for the Indian Navy’s trial

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea Defence Personnel Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Snubs Vlad For Faltering Ukraine Invasion, Assures Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

  • Defense Industry

    India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China escalates tensions with Taiwan by sending 52 aircraft to Taiwanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Debuts Akinci B UCAV With Upgraded Engines

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

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