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Air Platform

China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rushed its first J-20 fighter jet into service ahead of schedule last […]

Air Platform

China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

A modified version of China’s copycat F-35 fighter jet, the J-20B has formally entered mass production, with upgrades earning it a place as a new generation fighter jet, according to a military source close to the project. […]

  • The UK to Send Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles to Ukraine

    April 12, 2022 0
    The UK Government plans to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine to support the country’s fight against the Russian invasion, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over [...]
  • 3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near Moscow

    August 19, 2021 0
    United Aircraft’s prototype flight-test Ilyushin Il-112V military transport has crashed during a training flight near Moscow, apparently after suffering an in-flight engine fire, reported Moscow Times citing United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft [...]
  • US Military Exports To Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

    March 26, 2021 0
    Washington is the main supplier of weapons and military equipment to the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR), and once a year, except in 2020 owing to the pandemic, the US Army’s Africa Corps holds manoeuvres [...]
  • Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

    September 9, 2024 0
    Austria is considering a joint purchase of M-346 jet trainers with Italy, according to the Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner. The Italian-made aircraft would replace the Saab 105 fleet that Austria retired in 2020. Earlier [...]
  • Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

    September 20, 2021 0
    Argentina has rejected Russia’s offer to buy MiG-35, instead Argentina intends to purchase 12 JF-17 Block III fighters from Pakistan according to a draft budget presented to the nations congress. Iraq Plans to Buy 12 [...]
  • Egypt Ordered Bastion-P Missile as rising tensions with Turkey

    July 4, 2020 0
    Egypt is seeking to provide more arms to its army in light of the Turkish threats in the Mediterranean and Libyan territories. Reports have been circulating since mid-June about Egypt acquiring the Russian Bastion land-based anti-ship [...]
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 […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Aegis Battle Management Systems For Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Making a fool of Putin’s forces, Ukraine’s decoy weapons cost Russia billions of dollars

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 40 UH-60M Helicopters To Replace NH90 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Captured Russian Pilots Admit That RuAF Distributed Garmin GPS and Pronebo Mobile App To Navigate In Ukraine

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • Europe

    U.S. M1A1 Abrams MBTs officially join the fight against Russian forces

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan Delivers First ALP-300G Portable Early Warning Radar System to the Turkish Armed Forces

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

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    South Asia

    China launches third Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan First Asian Country Sending Large Quantities Of Artillery Ammunition To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian troops use a penguin costume to camouflage themselves on the front line.

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • Europe

    British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

  • Europe

    Huge explosion ripped through Putin’s warehouse storing Satan-2 rockets

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-161 Standard Missile SM-3 ABM

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • South Asia

    Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Captured Indian-made AK-47 and INSAS Rifles from the Terrorist Group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF).

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 reaches 36,310 feet in an altitude trials

  • Europe

    Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

  • Middle East

    UAE Withdraws Lockheed’s F-35 Deal With The U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys so called invincible S-400 surface-to-air missile battery

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ordered Pantsir-S1, Can Russia Deliver Any Weapons?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, U.S. Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets in Poland

  • Middle East

    Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Gripen development

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Military Receives ScanEagle Drone and Bell Utility Helicopter from US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anduril Industries To Build XL-AUV For Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Arakan Army launches offensive, captured Myanmar Army’s posts

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Ordered Saab Digital Tower Systems

  • Americas

    Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Stepped Up The Arrest Of Citizens Involved In Attacking Israel In Social Media

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

  • Europe

    71 years old narcissists Putin fell down after taking heavy doses of steroids and opioid based painkillers

  • Europe

    Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

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