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Europe

British Special Boat Service (SBS) Trained And Equipped Ukrainian Special Forces To Retake Snake Island

August 8, 2022 GDC 0

BRITISH special forces reportedly trained Ukrainian commandos for their massive assault on Snake Island, it has been revealed. The Special Boat Service, the special forces unit of the Royal Navy, allegedly showed the troops how […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-27 Missed Snake Island And Dropped Bombs On Water

July 16, 2022 GDC 0

Airstrikes carried out by two Russian Su-27 fighter jets failed to hit Ukraine’s Snake Island in the Black Sea last week, the British Ministry of Defense said Friday, suggesting that this indicates Moscow’s air forces […]

Europe

Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

July 15, 2022 GDC 0

The Armed Forces of Ukraine published archival footage of strikes against Russian positions on Snake Island and revealed details of the actual special operations. The Russian army seized the island during the first days of […]

Europe

Bayraktar TB2 Hit Russian Raptor-class Patrol Boat, P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki

July 13, 2022 GDC 0

New photos emerged early Saturday on social media showing a Russian Raptor-class patrol boat, reportedly the P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki, “significantly” damaged in an attack by Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 drones near Snake Island in the Black […]

Europe

Ukrainian Special Forces Daring Raid In Snake Island Forced Russians To Surrender

July 9, 2022 GDC 0

Snake Island is a strategic rock in the northern Black Sea. Russia captured it in the opening hours of the Ukraine Invasion, but recently retreated after sustained Ukrainian attack. Now the Ukrainian flag is flying […]

Europe

Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ship Using Danish Supplied Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

July 4, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces used a Harpoon missile to sink a Russian resupply ship headed to Snake Island, a senior defense official told reporters Friday afternoon. The sinking of the ship helped Ukrainian forces retake Snake Island, […]

Europe

Thanks To Turkish TB2 Drones, Ukraine Regain Control Of Snake Island

July 2, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces push out Russian troops from strategic Black Sea isle of Snake Island in big win for war-torn nation. Ukraine is celebrating a significant victory after its troops were able to force out President […]

Air Platform

Ghost of Snake Island: Why Is The Bayraktar TB2 So Successful In Ukraine War?

June 4, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Russian Warship Told To ‘Go F**k Yourself’ Sunk By Ukrainian Navy: Report

March 12, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian warship involved in a memorable exchange earlier in the invasion of Ukraine has reportedly been sunk. The Vasily Bykov was hit during a firefight with the Ukrainian navy earlier this week, The Guardian […]

  • India to pledge more defense procurement from the U.S.

    February 12, 2020 0
    President Trump is expected to swoop into India for a full-fledged state visit in late February, according to Indian officials. Mr. Trump, apparently eager to get out of the Washington and plans to spend about [...]
  • Philippines intends to procure truck-mounted Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missile system from India

    June 7, 2020 0
    According to a publication released by the MaxDefense Philippines June 1, 2020, the Philippines plans to procure the Brahmos land-based supersonic anti-ship missile system from India. The development of BrahMos is based on the Russian [...]
  • Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

    February 19, 2025 0
    The first images of Czech-made 155mm/L45 DITA self-propelled howitzers in the armament of the National Guard of Ukraine have emerged in social media. These howitzers, produced by Excalibur Army and mounted on a Tatra 815 [...]
  • Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

    August 9, 2023 0
    On 5 August 2023, 9 Russian fighter jets and 11 helicopters left Belarus, heading back to Russia after months of their presence in Belarus. This was reported by Belarusian Hajun, a project which monitors the [...]
  • Slovakia Pledged To Transfer 11 MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

    December 14, 2022 0
    Slovakia again has pledged all 11 of its old Mikoyan MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The country recently placed the jets into storage in anticipation of just such a transfer. Why Russian Air Force doesn’t buy MiG-29M2 and [...]
  • Russia’s tank factories go into overdrive to make up for catastrophic Russian losses in Ukraine

    August 21, 2023 0
    The pride of Russian military hardware is on show at a defense ministry expo in Moscow, as the Kremlin seeks to convince Russians that it can compensate for vast equipment losses in Ukraine. Russia lost [...]
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

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 […]

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  • Europe

    German company FLANQ has unveiled Q-RECON, uncrewed surface vessel for near-shore missions

  • Air Platform

    Trump Administration Approves Training and Equipment for Ukraine’s F-16 Jets

  • Europe

    Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • Africa

    Morocco purchases Skylock anti-drone system

  • Air Platform

    RAF’s Third and fourth P-8 Poseidon enter final stages of production

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF redefines the role of the C-27J Spartan fleet

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsui Unveils OPV Design Proposal For JMSDF OPV Requirement

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves three E-2D Hawkeye For France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Three Batteries Of Israeli Spyder SAM Worth $141 Million

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops mini rocket for micro-UAVs

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Europe

    Russia May Run Of Kalibr Cruise Missiles In January 2023 If It Continues To Mass Strike

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Europe

    Leaked FSB document shows childhood trauma made KGB Putin a narcissistic lair

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

  • Industry

    ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone is the first UCAV in the world to complete a barrel roll

  • Americas

    US Army Issued Tenders To Buy AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles For Adversary Training

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LIG Nex1 Completes Delivery Of KM-SAM To RoK Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian parliament to legalise pornography to fund its war efforts

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy and RAN to join passage exercise

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing Modi Government To Purchase 40 More Rafale To Counter Bangladesh

  • Americas

    Raytheon Standard Missile 6 is the most versatile missile ever deployed by the U.S.

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Formally Name QBZ191 Rifle As Type 20 Assault Rifle

  • Air Platform

    The Italian Air Force takes delivery of its most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Americas

    L3Harris Invests $125 million in building production facility for Trump’s Golden Dome

  • Europe

    Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Rocketsan test fires ATMACA anti-ship missile from underwater

  • Ballistic Missile

    France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu, World First Drone Carrier

  • C4iSR

    Gripen E, EA-18 Growler And F-35: Why Are They Premium SEAD Platform?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Naval Platforms

    Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) or sea drones for ocean attack

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem favored to land $9 billion K2 tank deal with Poland

  • Loitering Munitions

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

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

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