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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
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Europe

Russia Deploys Su-30SM2 Fighters In Kaliningrad

February 3, 2022 GDC 0

Russian state TV showed the country’s new Sukhoi SU-30SM2 fighter jets on Sunday being deployed to the Kaliningrad region amid geopolitical tensions with Western countries. The four fighter jets delivered to the Chernyakhovsk Air Base […]

Air Platform

Army 2021: Russia to deliver Pantsir missile systems and Su-30SM2 to Myanmar junta as scheduled

August 26, 2021 GDC 0

Russia will deliver Pantsir missile defense systems and Su-30SM2 to military-ruled Myanmar on schedule as outlined in the relevant sales contract, the RIA news agency cited the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation […]

Air Platform

Why Doesn’t Sukhoi Name Fighters With Block Upgrades?

August 14, 2021 GDC 0

While the Su-35 grabs the headlines as Russia’s most advanced fighter, the majority of its air force consists of older types. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) “The Military Balance 2018,” Russia […]

Defense Industry

Russia Going Ahead With Plans to Supply Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 To Myanmar Junta

July 25, 2021 GDC 0

MOSCOW (GDC) – Russia is going ahead with plans to supply Myanmar with Su-30 fighter jets and Yak-130 training aircraft, Interfax news agency quoted Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s military cooperation agency, as saying on […]

Air Platform

Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

A Russian Sukhoi Su-30SM2 fighter jet that crashed this week may have been accidentally shot down by another Su-35 plane during exercises, the state-run TASS news agency reported Wednesday. The Su-30 was on a routine […]

C4iSR

Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

March 12, 2021 GDC 0

German Ace Eric Hartmann said, ‘He who sees first has half the battle.’ The Bars is a family of Russian all-weather multimode airborne radars developed by the Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design for […]

Europe

Su-30SM fighters are limited in their tactical capabilities, says Armenia

October 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defense of Armenia announced the beginning of the use of Russian Su-30SM fighters. The Ministry of Defense of Armenia reported that the country’s Air Force will use the Su-30SM fighters purchased earlier […]

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Middle East

Russia developed Su-30SM2 with new AL-41F-1S engine

September 19, 2020 GDC 0

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Air Platform

MAF to fly Su-30SM2 with a new engine

September 9, 2020 GDC 0

A modification of the Su-30SME fighter dubbed as Su-30SM2 destined to Myanmar, Armenia, Belarus and Azerbaijan, equipped with a new AL-41F-1S variable wind thrust engine, will take to the air by the end of 2020. […]

  • The Philippine Army Plans to purchase the Japanese Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle.

    May 24, 2026 0
    The Philippine Army is evaluating Japan’s Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle during Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 as Manila reassesses how to build armored forces suited for rapid deployment across the country’s archipelagic terrain. Reported by MaxDefense [...]
  • Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

    March 20, 2026 0
    The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril 15, 2021Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” [...]
  • Pakistan Army shuts down military forum critical of army’s role in Pakistani politics

    January 22, 2024 0
    Pakistan Defence Forum (Defence.pk) shut down indefinitely on orders from Pakistan military’s General Headquarters (GHQ). Most members were openly against the GHQ and in support of Imran Khan. The owner of the websites was ordered [...]
  • US Navy Destroyer sets sail through South China Sea

    May 1, 2020 0
    A US Navy guided-missile destroyer has sailed through waters near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, challenging China’s claim to the area. In a statement on Wednesday, the American navy said USS Barry [...]
  • Denmark to field unmanned surface vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes

    May 18, 2025 0
    U.S.-based Saildrone will deploy four large unmanned surface vessels in Danish waters next month to conduct maritime surveillance missions and help protect critical undersea infrastructure. Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue [...]
  • North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

    December 26, 2025 0
    North Korea has unveiled what it describes as the first corps of a domestically produced nuclear-powered submarine. The announcement was made by Korean Central News Agency, which reported that the submarine was presented during a [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Soviet-era S-125 Pechora Air Defense System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Crashed in Kamchatka Region

  • Americas

    Boeing to expedite T-7A Red Hawk Trials

  • Europe

    Cash-strapped Putin Decommissions Russia’s Largest Warship ‘Peter The Great’

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall delivered high-tech reconnaissance system to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy takes delivery of Aster-30 Missiles and Vulcano Munitions for FREMM frigates

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Praised Australian Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • South Asia

    An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drone In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • Europe

    Russians Made the Kherson Oblast ‘City Of Death’ As They Flee Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Reaches Initial Operational Capability

  • Uncategorized

    Israeli Air Force Will Upgrade F-16I Barak Aircraft to F-16V Block 70 Standard after Successful Iran Strikes.

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • C4iSR

    Su-57’s AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely

  • Uncategorized

    Russia to relocate black sea fleet naval base to Georgian breakaway province in Abkhazia

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: J-10 (Jian 10) Vigorous Dragon Multirole Fighter

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • Americas

    Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    France and UK discussing to deliver Mirage 2000D fighter jet to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iranian General Abolfazl Alijani Killed In Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Swedish MP Urges Swedish Government To Supply Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radar

  • Air Platform

    Egypt To Buy 24 Eurofighter Typhoon From Italy Worth $3 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

  • Europe

    Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions First P15B Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

  • Middle East

    Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Australia Launches First Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for RAN

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Unveils S-band YLC-48 Radar

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Navy presents new year’s wishlist, a new aircraft carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

  • Europe

    A large number of Russian casualties related to alcohol abuse, British intelligence report

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Americas

    Leonardo to Deliver AW119Kx Helicopters to Brazilian Police

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Half of Russia’s North Korea-Made Artillery Shells Don’t Work: Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to invest $218 million to improve Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missiles

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new multiple-launch rocket system

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