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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. […]

  • India Deploys First S-400 Battery in Punjab State

    December 23, 2021 0
    India deployed the first battery of Russian-made S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems on the territory of its western Punjab state bordering on Pakistan, the ANI news agency reported on Tuesday, citing its own sources. India Receives [...]
  • Ukraine War: Severe Impact on Russia’s Arms Exports 

    March 11, 2022 0
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  • Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

    November 25, 2021 0
    The Indonesia Ministry of Defense on Thursday placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing ParatroopersDateApril [...]
  • North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles to fulfil Russia’s order

    January 24, 2024 0
    Newly released images from the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) indicate that North Korea has ramped up the production of its KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles. These missiles are being mounted on both tracked armored [...]
  • Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

    October 25, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian military claimed on Sunday that it had shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD.  Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPADDateAugust 1, 2023Ukrainian forces shot down Russian [...]
  • Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

    September 8, 2021 0
    Two military pilots will join the second and third groups that are earmarked to go to the US to be trained to pilot F-16 fighter jets, said Deputy Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov at the sitting [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

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

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • Americas

    The RSAF Trainee Pilots Are Cleared To Train at the US Naval Bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese aerospace executive Tan Ruisong gets suspended death sentence over corruption and insider trading.

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Delivers 100,000th GPS Guidance Kits For 155mm Artillery Shells

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Fired Missiles In Response To North Korean Missile Launches

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

  • Americas

    HII awarded contract to build nine new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for U.S. Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Commissioned Seven Warships And One Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Turns to The West For Defense and Security Needs

  • Europe

    Russia’s High-ranking Customs Official Detained in Criminal Investigation, Interfax Reports

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • Europe

    Turkey to manufacture Ejder Yalçın 4X4 tactical wheeled armored vehicle in Hungary

  • Europe

    Germany proposes to supply Ukraine with 100 modern PzH 2000 howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Deal: U.S. Congress Passes Legislation Allowing Transfer of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Roketsan SOM Cruise Missile

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debris Collected From North Korean Air Defense System Shows Noth Korea Uses Soviet-era Technology

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives First AH-64E Apaches Attack Helicopters to Boost Strike Power.

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Ukraine With S-300 SAM in Return of NATO Patriot System

  • Zarb Anti-ship Missile
    Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Zarb (Blow) Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Demoralized Russian Troops Killed Their Commander And Surrendered To Ukrainian Army

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Air Platform

    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group’s Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Received Israeli-made Sabrah Light Tanks

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives updated KORAL electronic attack system

  • Americas

    Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In Canada

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops complete Challenger 2 tanks training in UK

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • Air Platform

    China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Europe

    ATACMS Are Blowing Up Russian S-400 Anti-air Missiles Before F-16 Becomes Operational

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Europe

    Turkish MUGEM aircraft carrier is set to be launched in 2028.

  • Uncategorized

    Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg received additional contract to produce NASAMS missile

  • Americas

    Iranian Hitman Surveilled And Tried Multiple Assassination Attempts On Donald Trump, FBI Reports

  • Middle East

    Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 drone

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine

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