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  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower. Europe
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Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

October 20, 2020 GDC 0

The date September 13, 1985 marks as an important day in history. 35 years ago, Maj. Gen. Wilbert “Doug” Pearson Jr. put a rather prominent blip in the history of defence aviation after carrying out […]

  • Another setback: Russia has pulled back forces from towns opposite Kherson, says Ukraine

    December 3, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s military said Russia had pulled some troops from towns on the opposite bank of the Dnieper River from Kherson city, the first official Ukrainian report of a Russian withdrawal on what is now the [...]
  • China First Policy: Pakistan to Protect Gwadar Ports From India

    January 6, 2021 0
    KARACHI (GDC) — In 2018, Pakistan and China signed six agreements for the development of Gwadar port as Islamabad formally inaugurated an economic free zone in Balochistan province that will be a key part of [...]
  • South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

    March 18, 2026 0
    South Korea has agreed to dispatch Cheongung‑II air defense interceptors to the UAE following an emergency request from the Gulf state, which has been facing drone and missile attacks from Iran. UAE Negotiating With South [...]
  • Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

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  • Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

    August 27, 2022 0
    A Ukraine citizen who opened fire on a Russian Su-34 jet with a rifle and “destroyed” it has been awarded a medal and branded a “hero.” Ukrainian Border Guards Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber In BakhmutDateDecember [...]
  • Ukrainian engineers developed remotely controlled submarine

    February 21, 2023 0
    The “Kronos” stealth submarine can be piloted remotely or by its onboard crew. It is also armed with six torpedoes produced by Leonardo, an Italian defense company. Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 [...]
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 […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Urges UAE To Replace Huawei Equipment Before F-35 Delivery

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. and Fiji have signed a new security pact as tensions rise in the Pacific

  • Anti-ship Missile

    IAI teams up with Thales to supply Royal Navy with sea serpent missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Europe

    RAF Typhoon Intercept Russian Ilyushin IL-38 Aircraft Over Baltic Sea

  • Europe

    We can make Russia’s defeat ‘irreversible’: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

  • Air Platform

    Gripen has the best multi-domain warfare capability, says Hungarian pilots

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Middle East

    Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

  • Air Platform

    UK Approves Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Cleared $4.9 Billion Funding For New Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka-3 Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Starts Maiden Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Chinese Man Seeking Political Asylum And Freedom In Taiwan

  • Europe

    Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Unveils Cheongung-II Missile Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan Starts Sea Trials In Shanghai.

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Air Force to deploy Siper long-range air defense system by end of 2024

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Test Fires Air-launched DF-21D Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Africa

    Putin’s Ambition: Russia Built A Naval Base In Sudan

  • South Asia

    Madam 30 Percent: Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Personally Accumulated $7 Billion From 2009 to 2023, Reports Bangladesh’s ACC Case Filing

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Middle East

    Israel Bombed Hezbollah’s Ammunition Storage Facility In Syria

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Shipyard Launches First Milgem Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases 3,266 Brimstone 3 missiles for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

  • Europe

    Hanwha delivers new batch of K9 howitzers to Poland

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine equips maritime drones with R-73 air-to-air missiles

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • Americas

    US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Europe

    Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine War

  • South Asia

    Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks in Iran after Iranian drone strikes in Pakistan

  • Africa

    South Africa’s Paramount Offers Mbombe Armored Vehicle For Ukrainian Army

  • Europe

    Russia’s vital supply route paralyzed in river dam collapse

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

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