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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project. Americas
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces. Ballistic Missile
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Air Platform

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

April 4, 2026 GDC 0

 A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea during a scheduled training flight due to an engine explosion, with both crew members ejecting safely and later being recovered.     The incident adds to the documented […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

January 28, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed that its special forces unit “Alpha” conducted successful long-range drone strikes against five Russian military airbases in 2025, targeting and destroying 15 aircraft. The campaign caused over $1 billion in estimated damage to Russia’s […]

South Asia

Pakistan Produced Damning Evidence That PAF Used American AMRAAM to Down Three Rafales, One MiG-29 and One Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

May 8, 2025 GDC 0

India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan, both countries said on Wednesday and Pakistan claimed it had shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to […]

C4iSR

India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

March 6, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Russian Aerospace Forces Failed in Ukraine War Due To Poor Planning, No Pilot Training, Ageing Fighter Fleets and No Airborne Early Warning System

December 23, 2022 GDC 0

One of the greatest mysteries of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the inability of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) fighter and fighter-bomber fleets to establish air superiority or to deploy significant combat power […]

Air Platform

Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

November 10, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainians seeking to help their Armed Forces are crowdfunding by selling a downed Russian Su-30SM Flanker-H fighter jet as souvenirs. Ukrainians turn newest Russian Su-30SM fighter into souvenir key fobs. The team of aviation enthusiasts […]

Air Platform

Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

November 6, 2022 GDC 0

Myanmar’s military has begun taking delivery of a batch of Russian-made combat jets, a monitoring group said Friday, the latest hardware shipped from Moscow as rights campaigners accuse the junta of hitting civilians with air strikes. […]

Air Platform

Unconscious Russian Pilots Crashed Su-30SM Fighter Jet Into Apartment Building

October 24, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian warplane has crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk, killing both crew members – the second such fatal incident in a Russian residential area in six days involving a […]

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 […]

Middle East

Egypt, Algeria And Indonesia Pulled Out Of Su-35 Deals

January 6, 2022 GDC 0

Three nations, Algeria, Egypt and Indonesia, are reported to have pulled out of Su-35 fighter jet deals with Russia giving a huge financial setbacks to Sukhoi Design Bureau. The governments of Algeria, Egypt and Indonesia […]

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  • Dutch firm Destinus to develop 2000km range Ruta stealth cruise missile.

    May 25, 2026 0
    The Ruta missile is being reborn for the third time, with Dutch firm Destinus moving ahead with plans for a long-range variant capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away. India’s BrahMos [...]
  • Russian saboteurs destroyed two An-148 aircraft and one Mi-28 helicopter near Moscow

    September 22, 2023 0
    According to reports from the Ukrainian military intelligence service GUR, two aircraft and a helicopter were destroyed by saboteurs at a military airfield near Moscow. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Chkalovsky air base near MoscowDateAugust [...]
  • Hungary To Upgrade Gripen C/D To Latest Mission Software Standard

    January 15, 2022 0
    The Hungarian government and Sweden’s FMV defense materiel administration have concluded negotiations over the upgrade of Hungary’s leased Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters to the latest Mission System (MS) 20 Block 2 configuration. Under the deal—announced [...]
  • Austal gets $128 million to build US Navy’s auxiliary floating dry dock

    July 14, 2022 0
    Shipbuilder Austal USA has been awarded the detailed design and construction (DD&C) contract valued at $128 million for the US Navy auxiliary floating dry dock medium (AFDM).  Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.DateMarch 15, 2026Ingalls [...]
  • Pakistan shot down 25 Indian drones and captured unexploded air-launched munitions

    May 9, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s army said Thursday it shot down 25 Indian drones, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades. An unexploded Indian drone-launched missile was found in Pakistan’s Shakargarh region, near [...]
  • Taiwan purchased 108 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks

    August 25, 2023 0
    Four years ago, the US approved the sale of M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Taiwan. Deliveries will begin next year. General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams TanksDateOctober 21, 2022Taiwan to receive [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Africa

    Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reselling arms to Sudanese terrorists group

  • Europe

    Russia’s weekly personnel losses increased to 8,710, including North Korean losses.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    British Army will double its fighting power by 2027 and triple by 2030

  • Middle East

    Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s junta persecutes doctors who aid opposition

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK becomes first country delivering long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries suffer as France, Germany and America stop supplying spare parts and components to Turkish companies

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Completes Design Phase of Preveze Submarine Modernization Project

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive 200 MaxxPro MRAP From The U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia is in discussion with the U.S. to purchase MIM-104 Patriot missile defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Air Force To Join Desert Flag Exercise in UAE

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China Reverse Engineered Ukrainian Supersonic Cruise Missile “Bliskavka”

  • Civil Aviation

    Boeing Awarded the Largest Aircraft Production Contract by Qatar Airways

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

  • Europe

    HİSAR-A Goes Into Serial Production For Turkish Military

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Americas

    Germany and Norway are ready to transfer Type 212CD submarines to Canada.

  • Europe

    Russia used paintings to reassemble fighter jets at Crimea airbase after evacuating jets from the peninsula

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and UAE based Group 42 to develop technology solutions for COVID-19

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, Most This Year

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian and Chinese Military Commanders Held Meetings To Defuse Border Tensions

  • Americas

    Australian And American Super Hornets To Receive Next-gen Airborne Jammer

  • South Asia

    India allocates $18.48 billion for new procurement in FY2021 budget

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Osprey worths $2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    In-depth Analysis: Three-stages Solid Fuelled Hwasong-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US bans arms exports to Hongkong

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Air Platform

    A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Belgorod region

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission seized 9.7kg gold from disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina’s lockers.

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    PLA Navy Fired Weapons Grade Laser at Australian Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drone Proven Successful: Polish Defense Minister

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

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