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Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

June 16, 2026 GDC 0

More than 50 years after its maiden flight, the Kfir fighter jet, developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries in response to the French arms embargo imposed on Israel, has reached another milestone, this time […]

Naval Platforms

Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

Indian government sources revealed that India took in the Iranian Navy’s landing ship IRIS Lavan at Kochi. Iran had requested India, days after IRIS Dena was sunk by the U.S. Navy, to urgently dock IRIS […]

Naval Platforms

Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

March 7, 2026 GDC 0

Sri Lanka’s President announced on March 5 that the island nation will take charge of Iran’s auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr (A 422) and its crew. At a media briefing, the President of Sri Lanka, Anura […]

South Asia

Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

August 21, 2025 GDC 0

Peace is an illusion because India is constantly at war in the shadows. Just as soldiers in uniform guard our borders, a different kind of highly trained and motivated soldiers crisscross the world in various […]

South Asia

Indian RAW involved in political meddling, wiretapping, and intercepting military communications in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, reported Washington Post

March 29, 2025 GDC 0

India’s external intelligence service is a feared foe in its neighborhood: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have all accused it of political meddling, wiretapping, and involvement with outlawed groups that have perpetrated acts of […]

Counter-drone System

Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

February 20, 2025 GDC 0

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South Asia

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

June 12, 2024 GDC 0

When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom […]

South Asia

Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

June 6, 2022 GDC 0

Amidst a diplomatic row between Russia and Sri Lanka over the detention of an Aeroflot aircraft here, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Moscow that the issue with the Russian flag carrier is not between […]

Air Platform

Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

March 3, 2022 GDC 0

Textron Aviation will deliver new commercial Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka. A contract valued nearly $11.5 million was awarded to the company for these aircraft. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kansas, […]

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China’s Djibouti naval base is big enough to fight a war

July 22, 2021 GDC 0

China’s first overseas military base has expanded and is now capable of supporting the country’s growing aircraft carrier force, a US combatant commander revealed Tuesday. “Their first overseas military base, their only one, is in […]

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  • Russia halts Su-57 production after major fires, derailed export potential in India.

    April 18, 2026 0
    Satellite images published on April 14 by Exilenova+ show multiple collapsed roof spans at Shop No. 46 of Russia’s KnAAZ plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, confirming major structural damage from the April 11 fire that halted Su-57 [...]
  • South Korean Police Raided KAI Office To Investigate Two Indonesian Nationals Involved In KF-21 Technology Leak

    March 16, 2024 0
    South Korean police raided the head office of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), on Friday in connection with two Indonesian nationals accused of leaking technology related to a fighter jet project, a police official said. Indonesia [...]
  • Leaked Document Shows Russia’s Rostec Falsified Performance Data for the Zhuk-ME Radar in Indian Navy’s MiG-29K.

    October 10, 2025 0
    Recently leaked documents from Russian state corporation Rostec allege that Russia falsified performance data for the Zhuk-ME radars in MiG-29K fighter jets sold to the Indian Navy. Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35DateMarch 14, 2020MiG-35 [...]
  • Challenger 3: The Most Lethal Tank Of Digital-edge

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  • U.S.-made AGM-114 Hellfire Fragmentation Found In Enerhodar, Ukraine

    August 18, 2022 0
    U.S.-made AGM-114 Hellfire missiles were used for the first time in the Ukraine war to strike against the Russian position in Energodar, Ukraine. A photo surfaced on social media confirmed the report that the fragmentation [...]
  • Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

    October 10, 2022 0
    The British arms manufacturer BAE Systems PLC has announced that it is considering resuming the production of M777 howitzers. The reason for this was their effective use on the battlefield in Ukraine. BAE Systems Starts [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • Weapons

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Helicopter Crashed into Television Tower, 4 Killed

  • Europe

    Putin became increasingly paranoid and fearful for his life after Prigozhin assassination

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy received 5th and 6th Shaldag Mk V Fast Attack Craft From Israel

  • Europe

    Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Air Platform

    France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Australian Federal Police Investigating Corrupt Bangladesh High Commission Officials for Issuing Fake Passports to Rohingya Refugees

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers compared Leopard 2 tanks to Mercedes and Russian T-90M tanks to GWM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management system

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down ‘out of control’ drone over Black Sea

  • Air Platform

    After Leopard 2 tanks, Ukraine seeks F-16 fighter jets from EU stocks

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group To Build Two GlobalEye AEW&C For Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Orders Pulling Air Defenses Back from the Front-line to Moscow Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks.

  • Europe

    Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Americas

    U.S. imposed sanctions on Indian shipping companies for involvement in the “Arctic LNG-2” project by Russia’s NOVATEK

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Held Keel-laying Ceremony For Fourth MILGEM Corvette

  • Land Platform

    Bangladesh Army rushed to import Indian-made TATA MRAP vehicles to crackdown on protesters

  • Europe

    Ukraine Should Be Allowed To Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Says

  • Europe

    Australia bans exports of alumina, aluminium ores, bauxite to Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is High Demand In Europe

  • Europe

    Poland wants to establish nuclear deterent by establishing nuclear forces

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • Civil Aviation

    Lufthansa Expands Widebody Aircraft Order By 10 Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Repels ‘Butcher Of Bakhmut’ Wagner Group’s Attacks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions

  • Europe

    Retreating Putin’s Soldiers Stole Raccoons, Wolves, Peacocks, Llama and Donkey From Kherson Zoo

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

  • Europe

    Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Urges Ukraine To Ignore Joe Biden’s Warning And Keep Striking Russian Oil Refineries

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin installed barricades and sandbags in Crimea beach

  • Americas

    General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

  • Europe

    Putin’s protection officer defects, revealing Putin’s luxurious life and intense paranoia

  • Industry

    The Grand Ambition of Turkish Defense Industries

  • Americas

    Hanwha Offers Full Armored Vehicle and KSS-III Submarine Production in Canada.

  • Europe

    Germany commits to 2% NATO spending goal by 2031 for first time

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo UK secured a contract to supply AW159 wildcat ASW helicopters to Philippine Navy.

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