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Anti-air Missiles

China blames Russia’s S-300PMU2 and S-400 missiles for the reverse-engineered HQ-9B missile failure in Pakistan and Iran.

May 13, 2026 GDC 0

China has imported S-300, S-300PMU2 and S-400 air defence systems from Russia to study and reverse-engineer its own HQ-9B missile system, as the two militaries continue to step up cooperation. Russian media reported that China’s […]

Europe

Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program.

December 7, 2025 GDC 0

Turkey is closer to removing the Russian S-400 system, according to Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey. The US imposed sanctions on some Turkish defense companies due to Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 system, […]

South Asia

Panicked India deploys S-400 missile system and Rafale fighter jets near Bangladesh, which has no meaningful Air Force

April 9, 2025 GDC 0

The positioning of the S-400 system is viewed as a calibrated response by China to intensifying aerial activity near India’s eastern frontier. It is also aimed at Bangladesh, which has no meaningful military, particularly Bangladesh […]

C4iSR

Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

November 2, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian Intelligence officers hit the Podlet radar in Belgorod, Russia. Ukrainian Air Defense Defence intelligence eliminated the 48YA6-К1 Podlet-K1 radar complex worth $150 million. The armed forces of Ukraine’s press service of the intelligence agency […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Rostec Admits It was Forced To Replace Faulty Components of Chinese S-400

August 14, 2023 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

July 17, 2023 GDC 0

Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Ankara has refused to send S-400 air defense systems manufactured in Russia to Ukraine. Cavusoglu said in an interview with Habertürk that the United States offered Ankara to send […]

Anti-air Missiles

Disabled S-400 Dud: Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile’s Command Post

June 1, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed part of one of Russia’s most advanced surface-to-air missile systems in the Kherson region. Pictures of what looks to be the damaged 55K6E mobile command post confirmed that Ukrainian forces have […]

Defense Industry

Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

March 26, 2023 GDC 0

Russia is unable to honor its arms delivery commitments to India because of the war in Ukraine, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said, placing a potential strain on New Delhi’s relationship with its largest defense […]

Uncategorized

Ukraine Destroys Russian Dud Pantsir-S1 Anti-air System With HARM Anti-radiation Missile

October 23, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops have destroyed the Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system on Kherson’s east side. Images shared on social media show the burned-out Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region. Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense system, […]

Europe

Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

September 20, 2022 GDC 0

A day after ignominiously shooting down one of their own top-end Su-34M jets, Russian surface-to-air crews may have repeated the mistake, this time knocking a Russian Su-35 out of the sky. The intended target may have been […]

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  • South Korea Test Fires New Supersonic Anti-ship Missile

    September 24, 2021 0
    South Korea unveiled five new weapons and technologies on 15 September 2021, testing two of them on the day. A submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) and a long-range air-to-surface missile. Not tested last week but unveiled [...]
  • Russian Propaganda Exposed In Ukraine War As TB2 Drone Destroys Russian-made Anti-stealth 48YA6-K1 Radar In Kherson

    July 22, 2022 0
    A high-precision strike eliminates a Russian modern radar system in the southern Kherson region, Ukraine. According to the Telegram channel AFU StratCom Ukrainian troops for two days 18-19 July destroyed in Kherson region – universal [...]
  • Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

    March 18, 2023 0
    Poland has pledged to provide Ukraine with fighter jets in ‘four to six weeks’ – a move which could see British Typhoon aircraft taking their place. Slovakia Donates Its 11 MiG-29 Fighter Jets To UkraineDateAugust [...]
  • Why Russia didn’t use precision-guided munitions in Syria?

    August 3, 2021 0
    The Russian Air Force showed off a few precision-guided weapons in Syria; it was evident that Moscow still lacked specific capabilities such as an AESA radar, a Targeting Pod and Electronic Countermeasures. Russia seems to [...]
  • Ukraine Received 20 MiG-29 Fighter Jets from The U.S. And Allies

    May 8, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian Air Force has added about 20 more operational aircraft to its fleet because of an influx of spare parts, according to a senior US defense official. Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets, plane parts from [...]
  • US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

    February 26, 2026 0
    A former United States Air Force officer and “elite fighter pilot” has been arrested and accused of betraying his country for illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots. First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth JetDateFebruary [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Americas

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 […]

Infantry Weapons

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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen TFX combat aircraft engine

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Americas

    Pentagon wants Ukraine’s $2000 interceptor drones for the US Army.

  • Americas

    Trump touts weapon sales to NATO for Ukraine and threatens Russia with 100% tariffs

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery shows Russian dug in anti-tank position in occupied locations in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

  • Air Platform

    Thailand selects Elbit Systems Hermes 900 for maritime surveillance UAV requirement​

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and UK sign defense and security treaty to meet emerging challenges

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Allocates Funding To Purchase 100 B-21 Raider Strategic Nuclear Bomber

  • Europe

    Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production Facility

  • Air Platform

    AI pilot defeats human in a VR dogfight flying F-16 fighters

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to begin assembly of Patria AMV XP armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force To Acquire 40 Eurofighter ECRS Mk2 Aircraft

  • Europe

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

  • Middle East

    Russia has provided Iran with intelligence to help strike the U.S. and Israeli military assets.

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Offers F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets To Thai Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh’s DGFI covertly cooperate with Israeli Mossad and purchase technologies from Israeli tech firms.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • Industry

    Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

  • Europe

    HIMARS Destroying Russian Logisitics And High-value Targets

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish TFX Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Programme

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine discussing possible acquisition of Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin Increases Personal Security Detail to Over 800 FSO Officers and Bans Mobile Phones.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh military (thief): as inept as it is corrupt

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Europe

    RENK was awarded contract to produce transmission system for the KF41 Lynx tracked infantry fighting vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    Hungary Received JAS Gripen C Fighter Jets from Saab.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s $40 Billion Crystal Meth Business

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

  • Europe

    Wagner will not hesitate to kill Russian commanders, Russian commander Igor Girkin says

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA debuts new VSHORAD system at Farnborough Airshow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • Middle East

    Egypt Ordered Bastion-P Missile as rising tensions with Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russian Caspian sea naval base in Kaspiysk

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • Europe

    Global Defense Giants Quietly Making Billions From Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Romania To Purchase Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone blew up Russia’s microchip factory that produce missile components

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