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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. […]

  • Ukrainian Magura V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed Russian warship Sergei Kotov

    March 5, 2024 0
    Ukraine has sunk a Russian warship near the Kerch strait in occupied Crimea, it said, in a further blow to Moscow’s naval power and its control over the Black Sea. Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone [...]
  • Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

    December 9, 2024 0
    The Israeli military said Sunday it had deployed forces to a demilitarized buffer zone in southwest Syria abutting the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights after Damascus fell to rebel forces. Israeli Forces Seized 3,300 Weapons in Syrian [...]
  • Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

    August 7, 2025 0
    Russia is increasingly fielding its Su-57 Felon stealth fighter jets in combat operations against Ukraine from within Russia, firing long-range cruise missiles to avoid being downed by Ukrainian Patriot missiles, according to multiple sources, including [...]
  • The KM-SAM surface-to-air missile system

    January 10, 2020 0
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  • U.S. Seized Iranian-backed Websites For Spreading Disinformation

    June 23, 2021 0
    US Justice Department said Wednesday it had seized 33 Iranian government-controlled media websites, as well as three of the Iraqi group Kataeb Hezbollah, which it said were hosted on US-owned domains in violation of sanctions. [...]
  • Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy

    July 3, 2022 0
    The US Navy announced it has exercised the option to have Fincantieri U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), build the third Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, USS Chesapeake (FFG-64). The option value stands at approximately 536 million dollars. [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

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

    U.S. to deliver M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September

  • C4iSR

    Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

  • Africa

    Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong II: Turkey Demonstrated Only Air Power Can Defeat Enemy Using Drones

  • Industry

    Russia urges China to bail out Su-57 (PAK-FA) project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Embattled Myanmar junta evacuates surrendered troops via Thailand

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia leaning towards Iranian Bavar-373 and Chinese HQ-9 anti-air missiles ahead of winter

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • South Asia

    Independent Investigation reveals about the Pilkhana Killings, Bangladesh Rifles mutiny and Indian RAW Involvement.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block III Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia tried to camouflage its warship and painted fake airplanes to deceive NATO military satellites

  • Air Platform

    General Electric F414 and F404 engines are powerful, safe and reliable

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace delivers three new armed UCAV to the Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish Aselsan secured $320 million new orders

  • Americas

    President Trump cements his legacy with a new class of battleship for US Navy.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivered the amphibious vessel Al Fulk to Qatari Navy

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers 18 Krab Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Armenia released photographs of third destroyed S-300 site

  • South Asia

    India’s New Defense Pact with Russia Detrimental to Quad Alliance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government will invest an extra $50.3 billion into defense

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • Air Platform

    Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-34 Fullback Bomber Bombed Own City Of Belgorod

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian Pilots

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine Reclaims Entire Kharkiv Region As Russian Retreats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan conducts first flight test of its hypersonic missile system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

  • Europe

    Italian Customs Seized Chinese Wing Loong II Drone Destined To Libya

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers 30 Type 59G Tanks To Chad National Army

  • C4iSR

    Here’s Why, The Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles Hitting The Beach Toilet, And Pilots Are Using Garmin Gps Navigator?

  • Europe

    1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk Counteroffensive

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s laser targeting system and laser-guided bombs have low efficacy, missing their targets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Video shows Russia deploys 90 years old T-34 tanks to Kuril Island to defend against high-tech Japanese forces

  • Middle East

    Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

  • Infantry Weapons

    SHERSHEN Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

  • Europe

    French Air Force deployed two Rafale jets in Greek Cypriot

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy Takes Delivery Of FBP 72 Patrol Boats

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Middle East

    Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

  • Americas

    AN/APG-77 Multimode Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

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