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Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 GDC 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Europe

Russia moves towards quantity rather than quality amid mass production of military equipment

December 27, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian military experts have observed a noticeable decline in the quality of Russian weaponry deployed during ongoing attacks against Ukraine. Despite Russia’s efforts to adapt its arsenal to the demands of modern warfare, including the […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s depot storing 400 Shahed-136 drones

October 11, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine said last Wednesday its forces had destroyed a military facility storing hundreds of attack drones in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. Social media videos purported to have been taken in the region showed a giant […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Shahed-136 Factory Attacked By CESSNA Light Plane Converted Into A Drone

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

Dramatic footage shows the moment a suspected Ukrainian CESSNA plane explodes as it is targeted at a Russian plant assembling Iranian Shahed drones used in the war. There was a huge blast and fireball near […]

Europe

Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian factory manufacturing Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

April 2, 2024 GDC 0

Drones struck industrial targets producing Shahed-136 drones in Russia’s Tatarstan Region. The press service of the Alabuga special economic zone said that one of its dormitories was damaged in the attack and two people were […]

Europe

Ukrainian Hackers breached the Russian defense industrial complex and exposed data on Iranian drones sold to Russia

March 22, 2024 GDC 0

The Prana Network hacking group has exposed critical data about the production and pricing of Shahed-136 drones intended for Russia. According to Militarnyi news agency, which analyzes the data, this breach sheds light on the […]

Europe

Ukrainian Troops Captured Unexploded Iranian-made Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones

March 10, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian soldiers have found an almost fully intact Shahed-136, a kamikaze-type drone that is used by the Russian military for conducting strikes on critical infrastructure and civilian targets. This well-preserved drone was found in a […]

Europe

Russia unveils Shahed-136 kamikaze drone production line for the first time

March 7, 2024 GDC 0

Russia has publicly showcased its assembly line for Shahed type suicide drones, marking the first time such a production facility has been revealed. Images released showing the assembly stage of the drones’ gliders without their […]

Anti-air Missiles

American-made VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out Russia’s Shahid kamikaze drones

February 17, 2024 GDC 0

A video footage appears to show a Ukrainian-operated VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out a Russian Shahid kamikaze drone in the latest video emphasizing the importance of Western-supplied air defence systems for Kyiv. In a […]

Europe

Russia paid $2 billion gold bullion to purchase Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

February 9, 2024 GDC 0

Russia has reportedly paid Iran nearly two billion dollars in gold bullion for Shahed-136 drones used to terrorise Ukrainian cities. ‌Moscow signed a $1.75 billion contract for 6,000 of the unmanned aerial vehicles from an […]

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  • Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

    April 27, 2023 0
    Swedish aerospace and defense firm Saab announced on Wednesday that it has received an order for NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon) from the Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command. Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its [...]
  • Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

    February 1, 2022 0
    Indo-Russian multinational aerospace and defense corporation BrahMos Aerospace Limited has signed a contract with the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Philippines for the supply of shore-based anti-ship missile systems for the Philippine Navy. [...]
  • Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

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  • Philippines Received Surface-to-air Missiles For Its Frigates

    October 11, 2021 0
    MANILA (GDC) – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday said the Mistral 3 surface-to-air-missiles (SAMs) of the country’s two guided-missile frigates were finally delivered at the Subic Bay International Airport in Bataan last Oct. 8. HHI [...]
  • Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

    July 30, 2021 0
    An undisclosed customer in the Philippines has placed an order for the first Airbus ACH160 in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business flights within the Philippines, the [...]
  • USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

    June 25, 2021 0
    The US Navy’s new supercarrier is going through shock trials, and that means setting off live explosives near the warship to simulate aspects of actual combat conditions. U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. [...]
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 […]

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

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal Air Force To Replenish Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Stock With Israeli Rampage Missiles

  • Americas

    President Trump Fired African-American and Female Officers From Army, Navy and Air Force

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan to procure Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Middle East

    U.S. deploys nuclear submarine to Middle East, a direct message to Iran to stay out of Gaza

  • Europe

    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ministry of Defense to test first artificial intelligence enabled aircraft in 2025

  • Europe

    Russian media shows extensive damage to T-90 tanks and fake unexploded creative armors due to corruption

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s S-400 is a disgrace in Syria, says Brigadier General Abdolrahim Mousavi

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Liberated Five Towns Since Counteroffensive Started

  • Europe

    Putin’s salary is $110,568 annually, but he wears $8,820 Brioni Italian suit while sending pensioners to fight his war at $48.50 weekly

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russia’s 70-years old T-55 tanks with mines and RPG

  • Americas

    Modernized Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Get Raytheon Guidance Systems

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army acquires Israeli Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisans Seized Control Of Town In Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

  • C4iSR

    U.S. and Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Shattered Illusions of China’s Beidou-3 And Huawei’s 5G Communist Technology Based on Plagiarism in Iran.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • South Asia

    Proverty-stricken Sri Lankan Was Offered Construction Work In Russia, Forced To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. Will Withdraw CAATSA If Turkey Completely Removes S-400 From Its Military: Report

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • Europe

    British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

  • Air Platform

    GE Delivers F414 Engines For South Korean KFX Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

  • Cruise Missiles

    Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles worth $1.7 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

  • Europe

    Downing of Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B Combat Drone Exposed Russia’s Great Stealth Hoax

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

  • Americas

    BAE Systems To Develop Optionally Manned Vehicle For US Army

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Navy’s Zulfiqar-class frigate Test Fires Locally Produced Anti-ship Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • Central Asia

    CSTO Dead: U.S. Invites Armenia and Azerbaijan to NATO Summit in Washington

  • Infantry Weapons

    Target Galwan Valley: China tests lightweight 122mm Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

  • Middle East

    Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, and IDF started bombing Hamas Positions

  • Europe

    15 Tugboats: What Russia Didn’t Tell The World About HMS Defender Incident?

  • Europe

    Russian commander Alexander Khodakovsky admits: Military victory over Ukraine currently unlikely

  • Americas

    Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

  • Europe

    U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Police Signed MoU To Buy Two Helicopters From Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Navy To Trials Shipboard Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • Americas

    US Army Unveils $185.9 Billion Capital Expenditure Budget Plan for 2025

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Build Hypersonic Missiles With U.S. And UK

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Christened 70th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Burnt Russia’s Su-27 Fighter Jets

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