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Europe

Belarus shot down Russian Shahed drones for violating its airspace

September 5, 2024 GDC 0

Belarus scrambled fighter jets to down Russian Shahed drones over its territory on Thursday, according to reports. Two Shahed attack drones entered Belarus’ southeastern Gomel district neighboring Ukraine and Russia at around 1 a.m., according […]

Loitering Munitions

Iranian Shahed Drones Contains American And German Components

January 18, 2024 GDC 0

Iranian kamikaze drones used in the latest attacks on Ukrainian cities are filled with European components, according to a secret document sent by Kyiv to its western allies in which it appeals for long-range missiles […]

Middle East

Iran Unveils Kaman-19 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

November 9, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drones detonated in NATO country Romania

September 26, 2023 GDC 0

Russian drones detonated inside Nato territory across the Romanian border, Ukraine said on Monday. Russian Shahed drones targeting the port of Izmail on the Danube river fell across the banks and detonated in Romanian territory, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Produced Iranian Shahed-136 Copycat Drone ‘Sunflower 200’

August 31, 2023 GDC 0

China appears to have developed its own version of Iran’s much-vaunted HESA ‘Shahed 136’, Ukrainian publisher Defense Express reports. Called the “Sunflower 200,” it is allegedly of “compromised quality” and a very close copy of the original […]

Europe

‘Made in Ireland’ parts found in Russian drones violating Western sanctions

July 21, 2023 GDC 0

That’s according to Defense and Security Expert, Declan Power, who was speaking after a picture of a recovered drone featuring a ‘Made in Ireland’ stamp emerged yesterday. Speaking in Kyiv, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he did not […]

Middle East

Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

March 19, 2023 GDC 0

Iran and Russia have reached an agreement to begin the production of attack drones in Russia, according to a new intelligence assessment from a country that closely monitors Iran’s weapons program. Iran is beginning to transfer […]

Loitering Munitions

Iran Imported Components From America, Japan And Canada To Manufacture Shahed-136 Drones

December 17, 2022 GDC 0

In recent weeks, Iranian drones have allegedly been used by Russia to target critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine. In October, the WSJ cited a report documenting how Iran could supply drones to its Houthi allies in […]

Europe

Iran Sent Military Trainer To Train Russian Military Officers

October 20, 2022 GDC 0

Iran has sent military personnel to Russian-occupied territory inside Crimea to train and advise the Russian military on the use of Iranian-built drones that Moscow has used to devastating effect in its war in Ukraine, according to […]

Air Platform

Russia Running Out Of Drone Warfare Options As Its Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drones Riddled With Defects

October 5, 2022 GDC 0

There seems to be disagreement on a new element in the war between Ukraine and the invading Russian army. While some media reports in recent weeks have sounded alarms about the punishing potential of Iran’s drones being […]

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  • Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

    February 2, 2026 0
    As the Polish Ministry of National Defence is advancing plans to purchase up to 32 new fighter jets, Boeing is pitching the F-15EX jet, emphasizing its air superiority fighter’s payload, range and speed. Poland considers [...]
  • Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

    November 5, 2021 0
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  • How sanctions are affecting Russian defense industrial complex

    August 6, 2023 0
    The U.S. shouldn’t count on economic sanctions to cripple Russia’s defense industrial base or to prevent Russia from replacing military equipment lost or expended in Ukraine, according to a panel of experts. Ukraine War: Kremlin [...]
  • Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

    October 4, 2020 0
    Egypt has reportedly placed an order for two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates for $1.2 billion. Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into ServiceDateApril 19, 2021Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for [...]
  • Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

    April 14, 2021 0
    Washington (GDC) – Saab says it will expand its East Syracuse plant and add 50 new jobs after the U.S. Navy selected the company to help upgrade its fleet of small, fast combat ships. US [...]
  • Solomon Islands trapped in Chinese debt as it turned into a PLA naval base of the Indo-Pacific

    December 5, 2023 0
    The bright lights of a $120 million stadium complex built by China tower over the Solomon Islands capital. Below, the national hospital is so overwhelmed its patients are being treated with intravenous drips inside a [...]
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.

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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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Announced Demonstrator Phase For The Sixth-generation Future Combat Air System

  • Air Platform

    India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new armored vehicle with Varta-2 30mm turret

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone swarm wreck havoc over Moscow, Russia shuts down four major airports

  • Europe

    KGB Putin offers Middle East fighters $400 a week to join the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    TAI’s Aksungur completes 1,000 flight hours

  • Naval Platforms

    China building a third aircraft carrier with ambitions to challenge US Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

  • Middle East

    Israel And United Arab Emirates Open Telephone Link After Historic Deal

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Middle East

    Operations Epic Fury degraded Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capability by 70 percent, but the stockpile of IRBMs remains intact in a bunker.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For Egypt

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia may have only one month of ammunition left unless Iran and North Korea rescue Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing GBU-39 GPS-guided 113kg (250lb) small diameter bomb

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Supply FLASH Dipping Sonar to German Navy

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Middle East

    Israel slaughtered Russian chicken SAM, destroyed the 51st Syrian air defense regiment in Syria

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Launches American-made ADM-160 MALD Decoy To Deplete Russian Air Defense Systems

  • Americas

    CIA used AI and Ghost Murmur, a long-range ‘quantum magnetometry’, to detect the downed American pilot’s heartbeat during a combat rescue mission in Iran.

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Europe

    Sweden, Germany and UK jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for artic operations

  • Europe

    4,000 ‘Russian Legion’ Volunteers Fighting For Ukraine Plans To Topple Putin In Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Sweden’s Gripen Test Fires Taurus KEPD Cruise Missile For Deep Strike Capability.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese Air Force test-fires locally made cruise missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 022 Houbei-Class, Designed And Built For Missile Swarms

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Land Platform

    Dutch Army takes delivery of Electronic Warfare Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Land Platform

    India criticized Russian T-90 tanks for poor performance

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs $10 Billion Deal for US Apache Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh says Indian-made military hardware lasted three months, Chinese-made K-8W and F-7 aircraft grounded, and Chinese-designed Padma-class OPV inoperable

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Nebo-SVU VHF radar which China reverse-engineered and sold as JY-27A anti-stealth radar.

  • Europe

    Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Pilots Complain in Tiktok Videos About Poor Working Conditions, Frostbite, No Food And No Water

  • Europe

    Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

  • Central Asia

    CSTO Member Armenia purchased Chinese WM-80 Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • C4iSR

    China’s propaganda sells YLC-8B as an anti-stealth radar, but YLC-8B is a high-altitude anti-ballistic VHF radar.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • South Asia

    Pakistan, a Perfect Puppet State of China!

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