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Americas

Why does Russian-made missile shot down commercial airlines repeatedly?

January 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Russian-made Buk, Pantsir-S1, Pechora, Tor-M1, S-300 and S-400 missiles have never been supplied with IFF transponder that fulfill the operational requirements of a specific country where missiles are used. This is exactly why Turkish […]

Middle East

Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame. Iranian President Rouhani offered condolences to the victims’ families and […]

Middle East

Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed in Iran on Wednesday after being hit by what the US and other governments say was an Iranian air-defense missile. The missile system in question, a Russian-made Tor-M1, designated […]

  • Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

    June 9, 2021 0
    Key Points The event, according to Onet’s sources, took place on May 14. During the exercises in Nadarzyce, one of the pilots of the MiG-29 fighter shot a second fighter with a 30 mm cannon, making [...]
  • Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

    December 14, 2020 0
    The Brazilian Navy launched today the second Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarine, the S Humaita (S41). The unit is being built by ICN in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro and French Naval Group under a technology transfer [...]
  • Turkish Stopgap Options For Fighter Jets

    March 3, 2021 0
    It will likely be at least another decade until Turkey can field a fifth-generation warplane. Until then, its options for acquiring a stopgap fighter for its air force are extremely limited. Hellenic Air Force bought [...]
  • Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

    July 14, 2023 0
    On July 7, 2023, the United States announced a new aid package for Ukraine. This package includes artillery systems and ammunition, including improved dual-purpose conventional munitions (DPICM). It also provides additional air defense munitions, armored [...]
  • Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher

    May 14, 2025 0
    Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have reportedly destroyed one of Russia’s newest multiple launch rocket systems, the 9K57-1 Uragan-1, in a precision drone strike. Ukrainian forces destroy a column of Russian multiple launch rocket systemsDateJune 14, [...]
  • Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

    May 27, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin is set to cause a sweeping storm within Russia by arresting dozens of military top brass, say sources close to the Kremlin. Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In KyivDateAugust 22, 2022Vladimir Putin [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver GM200 Surveillance Radar To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 Signs $145M Contract To Supply Maritime Radars To South Korean Military

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak pledges long-range attack drones for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The mastermind of antisemitic attacks in Australia, Major General Majid Khademi, was allowed into Australia on a tourist visa.

  • Air Platform

    US Navy’s MQ-25 refuelling drone just got one step closer to war-ready

  • Americas

    The US Navy Commissioned It’s Last Virginia-class Block III Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • Europe

    Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

  • Europe

    Ukraine takes more territory from Russia in Kursk offensive

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-35, A Disaster Fighter Jets for Russia

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests Precision Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drone Fitted With 50 Foreign Components.

  • Europe

    Russian Tank Manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Added Steel Casing On Top of T-90M Tank To Stop FPV Drone from Dropping Grenades In Open Hatch

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • Defense Industry

    France Replaces China As The Third Largest Arms Exporter

  • Europe

    Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

  • Africa

    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Europe

    Here’s Why Russia’s Kontakt-1 And Kontakt-5 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) Bricks Make the T-90M Tank More Vulnerable

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and attack drones

  • Air Platform

    Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing thousands of long-range drones in 2024, digital minister says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 8th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Poland wants to establish nuclear deterent by establishing nuclear forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Europe

    France Delivers Eight CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Baykar Unveils 1000km Range MIZRAK Loitering Munition.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Indra complete the first Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar upgrades

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • South Asia

    India Sacks Three Officers For Accidentally Firing Missiles At Pakistan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Kazan nuclear submarine’s Soviet-era anechoic tile cracked during Cuba voyage

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to receive first Su-30SME this year

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed In Volgorod Due To Flight Control System Malfunction

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow to sign reciprocal deal for North Korea receives spy satellites and Russia receives Hwasal-2 cruise and KN-23 ballistic missiles

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Replaces Canadian Electro-Optics System With Domestic Optics in Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force To Acquire 40 Eurofighter ECRS Mk2 Aircraft

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