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Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia No Longer Operating Airborne Sorties Beyond Kherson And Donetsk In Fear Of Western Air Defense

November 9, 2023 GDC 0

The Russian Air Force is barely able to leave its own airspace because Ukraine’s air defenses are so strong, according to UK intelligence. While Russian pilots are managing to support land operations in the south […]

Europe

Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Tourist Beach in Latest Humiliation For Putin

July 19, 2023 GDC 0

Dramatic footage captured a Russian Su-25 fighter jet crashing into the sea just off a packed tourist beach. In the latest embarrassment for Vladimir Putin, the Su-25 aircraft nosedived into the Sea of Azov near […]

Europe

Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

June 12, 2023 GDC 0

The Russian cruiser Moskva was attacked in the Black Sea on April 13th. There are unconfirmed reports also that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov was attacked on May 6th.  As details emerge, four important questions […]

Europe

Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 combat aircraft near Bakhmut

April 22, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces reportedly shoot down a Russian combat aircraft near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. According to the military, Ukrainian Soldiers have shot down a Russian Su-25 light attack aircraft. The footage shows a […]

Europe

Ukraine successfully de-militarized the ‘Russian Air Force’ killing more than 600 pilots and destroying 500 aircraft

January 8, 2023 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin has been forced to “significantly reduce” air combat missions due to the “continued high threat from Ukrainian air defences”, the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has reported, in what is yet another blow […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-25 failed to release landing gear in mid-air and crash landed in runway

December 12, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian Air Force aircraft’s landing gear failed, forcing the pilot to skid the belly of the attack jet across the runway to land safely. The Ukraine Weapons Tracker OSINT group reported that a Russian Su-25 […]

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Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

December 3, 2022 GDC 0

The Ukrainian military has shot down two Russian aircraft on the Lysychansk and Bakhmut fronts on 28 November, Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, said in a statement. “Yesterday we got plenty […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Shot Down One Su-34, Two Su-30SM And One Su-25 In Kharkiv

September 25, 2022 GDC 0

The Russian air force reportedly has had a very bad day. The Ukrainian defense ministry on Saturday claimed its forces shot down four Russian warplanes in 24 hours. An Su-34, two Su-30SM and an Su-25. Videos circulating […]

Europe

Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed During Take-off In Crimea Airbase

September 16, 2022 GDC 0

Dramatic footage captures the moment a Russian fighter jet crashes to earth in a huge fireball moments after takeoff, amid Putin’s army’s military collapse in Ukraine. The Su-25 aircraft was reportedly taking off from the […]

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  • General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

    October 21, 2022 0
    According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on July 27, 2022, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a $10,523,248 modification contract to support the production of M1A2T Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for Taiwan. [...]
  • The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

    April 20, 2020 0
    The Dutch MoD will have provided more clarity about which shipyard or shipyards will proceed to the next round. While this article is being written, there is still fierce competition going on. Four international shipbuilders [...]
  • US Army Completes Third Test of Precision Strike Missile

    May 3, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — The US Army held a third test for Lockheed Martin’s precision strike missile, or PrSM, firing it out of a HIMARS launcher at White Sands Missile Range, in New Mexico, Thursday morning. This latest 85-kilometer test [...]
  • Israeli LORA is the First Western Air-launched Ballistic Missile

    April 13, 2025 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries showcased a new air-launched version of its LORA quasi-ballistic missile, simply named Air LORA, in early June. Israel has developed several air-launched ballistic missiles in recent years as a growing market for [...]
  • Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System in Kursk Oblast

    November 27, 2024 0
    Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles with cluster warheads at a Russian military airfield in Kursk Oblast on Sunday, according to the geospatial intelligence group Cyber Boroshno‘s post on Telegram. Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four [...]
  • PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

    October 26, 2025 0
    Indonesia’s state-owned defense firm PT Pindad is teaming up with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to develop advanced ammunition technologies. Rheinmetall And Northrop Grumman Agree To Strategic Partnership On Precision MunitionDateApril 24, 2021Challenger 3: The Most [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive additional Leopard 2 battle tanks from Spain

  • South Asia

    General Bipin Rawat praises Boeing P-8I Poseidon for Doklam operation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russian Supply Routes To Nova Khakovka In Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Mojtaba Khamenei, the grand thief of Iran, built a $3 billion property empire in London, Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used NATO-compitable Peace Eagle AEW&C And ELINT to hunt and Shot Down Syrian Su-24

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fast and furious: China’s shipbuilding at a mammoth scale

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Europe

    Baykar Defence Sent Bayraktar Akinci Drone To Azerbaijan

  • Infantry Weapons

    ASELSAN HISAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defense Missile System

  • Europe

    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Using Anti-air Gun

  • Europe

    Sweden to receive first PATRIOT battery in November 2021

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air System For Kuwait

  • Americas

    The type 26 Global Combat Ship to defend Canadian Coast for decades to come

  • Europe

    Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more Type 212CD submarines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy commissions two new Fani-class MCM vessels

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

  • Ballistic Missile

    Beijing Reacts to U.S. Concerns About China’s Nuclear Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Air Platform

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture Su-57 fighter jets.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Commodore Mohammad Matiur Rahman (thief) for Significant Corruption.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchases 20 tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

  • Defense Industry

    The U.S. State Department Approves 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea’s nuclear submarine would be a “natural expectation”, Admiral Daryl Caudle said.

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Land Platform

    India criticized Russian T-90 tanks for poor performance

  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

  • Uncategorized

    Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged Growler

  • South Asia

    India’s Rafale Dream Shattered, India’s Humiliating Loss of 3 Rafale, 1 Su-30MKI, 1 MiG-29, 1 Jaguar and 1 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Hanwha Group Buys Daewoo Shipbuilding

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh airspace can belong to anyone who wants it

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Far From Kyiv

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Russian-made drone of Armenia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Middle East

    An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is potentially imminent

  • Europe

    Why Russia Upgrading Su-33 Fighters When China Called It a “Flopping Fish”?

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver Amphibious Vehicles For U.S. Marines

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

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