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Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

October 24, 2023 GDC 0

CAKE and booze laced with deadly poison were allegedly delivered to a Russian military bash in a Ukrainian plot to assassinate dozens of top pilots. The Bond-style plan to take out Putin’s top-brass cronies at […]

Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

January 21, 2024 0

Ukraine has recently requested new military equipment, including the formidable American-made AH-64 Apache helicopter from the U.S. and allies, renowned for its anti-tank prowess. This request underscores Ukraine’s acute awareness of the need to enhance [...]
Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

September 2, 2024 0

Austria is considering a joint procurement with Italy of Leonardo M-346 trainers to replace the Saab 105 aircraft it retired in 2020. Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from ItalyDateSeptember 9, 2024Austria acquired 12 [...]
French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

March 8, 2022 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its air wing has started supporting NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Black Sea region following a short logistical stop in Cyprus. French Navy [...]
Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

July 14, 2020 0

The Iranian authorities fully recognized their responsibility for the Ukrainian passenger airliner shot down several months ago in the sky over Tehran, however, they stressed that tragedies could have been avoided if the Russian air [...]
US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

May 9, 2020 0

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of a refurbishment package for 43 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters owned by Egypt. The estimated $2.3 billion deal is not final, but was [...]
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine kicks off sea trials.

February 27, 2026 0

On 24 February 2026, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, carried out its first sea trials, French shipbuilder Naval Group revealed. French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trialDateMay 31, 2020Barracuda-class Attack Submarine [...]

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]