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Anti-air Missiles

Erdogan asked Putin to take back the S-400 missile system to rejoin the F-35 program.

December 18, 2025 GDC 0

Turkey is seeking ways to return the Russian-made S-400 air defense system it purchased nearly a decade ago, a step that could remove a major obstacle in its strained relations with the United States and […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System in Crimea and Belgorod.

December 17, 2025 GDC 0

According to reports from Russian Telegram channels, Ukrainian drones recently attacked a convoy of the S-400 air defence system. The incident reportedly occurred while the convoy was moving near the settlement of Raevka in Russia’s […]

Anti-air Missiles

Russia cannot manufacture its S-400 missile defense system due to international sanctions, RUSI reported.

December 15, 2025 GDC 0

Russia’s S-400 air defence system has significant vulnerabilities, according to a new RUSI report. The system’s electronics rely heavily on U.S. company Rogers, which has loose export controls and a Chinese subsidiary, while another critical […]

Anti-air Missiles

Turkiye will not sell the S-400 missile system to India as speculated by the Indian media.

December 12, 2025 GDC 0

Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military reports Türkiye Today. Handing S-400 air defense systems to another country is not on the table, Turkish military sources exclusively tell Türkiye Today on Tuesday. Responding […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

November 16, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) executed a nighttime strike on November 13-14, 2025, using Neptune missiles and drones to destroy four S-400 launchers and two key radars at a military unit near Novorossiysk port. Ukraine destroyed […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Prymary Unit Destroyed $1.2 Billion Worth of Russian S-400, P-18, Nebo-U Radars and BK-16 Boat in Crimea.

October 27, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian attack drones struck an S-400 Triumph air defense system in occupied Crimea, destroying a missile launcher and its attendant radar unit, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported on 26 October. Ukrainian intelligence drones from […]

Anti-air Missiles

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

September 17, 2025 GDC 0

Faced with military equipment shortages, Russia wants to buy back S-400 air defense systems it sold NATO member Turkey over half a decade ago, according to a secret diplomatic request sent to Turkey a few […]

Europe

Russia lost air surveillance capability in occupied Crimea after recent Ukrainian attacks.

September 1, 2025 GDC 0

The HUR special unit Ghosts carried out another operation in Crimea, destroying several key Russian air defense and communications systems, including an S-400 complex, reports the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. […]

Anti-air Missiles

China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

August 18, 2025 GDC 0

Photographs circulating on Chinese social media appear to show what analysts believe may be a new missile defense system known as the HQ-29. The images, posted on local platforms, captured a six-axle transporter carrying two […]

South Asia

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is ill-informed about the underperforming S-400 missiles, 41 S-400 missiles were destroyed in the Ukraine war and are incapable of detecting aircraft beyond 250km.

August 10, 2025 GDC 0

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh may not know that Ukraine has destroyed more than 41 S-400 launchers, 21 S-400 radar systems and command posts. Turkey has also confirmed that the S-400 failed to meet […]

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    The Kremlin refused to answer questions about Russian naval operations Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Russia had withdrawn the bulk of its Black Sea Fleet from its main base in annexed Crimea. [...]
  • VKS Is Inferior To The US Air Force, Says Russian Tech Entrepreneur Mikhail Bolshakov

    June 13, 2020 0
    After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia in the 1980s and 1990s focused on improving its fourth-generation Cold War aircraft instead of new-generation models like the Su-57. Bolshakov blames the situation on Russia’s weak [...]
  • U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

    January 26, 2026 0
    The U.S. Army will field its first Bell MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft by late 2026, advancing the Future Vertical Lift program by several years compared with previous plans that targeted the early 2030s. Boeing Delivers 400th [...]
  • The U.S. and Ukraine sign ten-year bilateral security pact in Italy

    June 14, 2024 0
    President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement Thursday at an international summit that included a deal on a multibillion-dollar loan to help Kyiv defend against Russia’s invasion. “We’re [...]
  • Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

    February 25, 2023 0
    Austal Limited is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol BoatDateNovember 5, 2022Austal delivers [...]
  • U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

    May 24, 2021 0
    Four Senate Republicans introduced legislation on Friday to bolster Israel’s missile defense system known as the “Iron Dome” – a move that counters a Democratic effort to block arms sales to Israel. Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

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  • Europe

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  • Americas

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  • C4iSR

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  • South Asia

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  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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  • Americas

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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