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Americas

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 […]

  • Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

    September 22, 2024 0
    A handful of tests launches of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s newest nuclear-capable missiles have either been canceled or failed since June, according to a report. Independent Russian news outlet Sirena reported on Wednesday, citing a [...]
  • Losing all armors Putin’s Army is now fighting in Ukraine on Horseback

    February 11, 2025 0
    Russia appears to have begun to deploy its troops on horseback in Ukraine, as reports emerge that President Vladimir Putin has nearly depleted his Soviet military stockpiles. Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and [...]
  • Russia scraps Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier giving up blue water naval ambitions

    July 13, 2025 0
    Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, may soon be retired and dismantled after years of failed modernization efforts and a string of high-profile accidents, according to Russian media reports. Citing informed sources, Izvestia reported [...]
  • Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

    January 16, 2026 0
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  • Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

    July 25, 2022 0
    Ukrainian military on Saturday released a new video that shows burned-out Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile systems in the occupied Kherson region, Ukraine. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, [...]
  • Kongsberg’s NASAMS To Play Pivotal Role Defending Kyiv From Kalibr Cruise Missile Attacks

    July 13, 2022 0
    NASAMS is the same system that protects the White House’s air space but significantly has never been proven in battle. This is the first time NASAMS will be put to test in the Ukraine war. [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Outfit Collins-class Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    Taiwan progressed with domestically designed submarine

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • Europe

    The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    No U.S. Military Base In Thailand: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI Launches Yahagi Fifth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF

  • Europe

    Armenian Su-30SM failed to take off from Gyumri airbase

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

  • Middle East

    UAE Buys 22% States At Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Russia does not have equipment and soldiers’ gear for the second draft

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed North Korean supplied ammunitions in Russia

  • Europe

    Russian Man Killed Military Commander Recruiting Conscripts For Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Received Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Denmark.

  • Americas

    Watch: US Navy band sing Bollywood song ‘Yeh jo des hai tera’

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics To Integrate SeaSpray AESA Radar On MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots complete first training with Swedish Gripen fighter jets: Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar vs Russian Pantsir: Has Turkey Gained Advantage over Russian Weaponry?

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin to Join Japan’s Sixth-generation Fighter Project

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Raytheon To Build Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel For Australian Army

  • C4iSR

    China delivers new intelligence gathering spy ship to Pakistan navy

  • Air Platform

    Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas: India’s LCA is worse than you think, comparable to 1950s MiG-21, IAF internal assessment report

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Raytheon delivers NASAMS II to Lithuanian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • Europe

    Russians Flee From Front-line Of Kherson, Moved Back To Dnieper River

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter To Create 20000 Jobs In UK

  • Europe

    Swiss Voters Give Thumps Up for $6.5 Billion Fighter Jet Procurement Plan

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Chief Amikam Norkin Expresses Hopes And Concerns On Regional Air Power

  • South Asia

    Video footages show the Bangladesh Army, BGB and Rapid Action Batelleon directly shooting at student protesters using Indian-made weapons

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Military Used DJI and Norinco Supplied Weapons in Ukraine War

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Thales SMART-S 3D Radar

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Leaked phone calls revealed Russian politician Akhmedov referred to Putin as “Satan” and “dwarf”

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