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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. […]

  • Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

    July 31, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian military confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had received its first attack helicopters from the Czech Republic. Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To UkraineDateMay 27, 2022Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 [...]
  • Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

    June 8, 2026 0
    Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks. Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic [...]
  • ST Engineering launched Singapore Navy’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel.

    October 27, 2025 0
    As informed, the launching ceremony took place today (October 21, 2025). MRCV Victory is the first of six MRCVs to be built by ST Engineering under a detailed design and construction contract awarded by the [...]
  • Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

    August 1, 2020 0
    The Armament Inspectorate invited to negotiations on the Ratownik Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA ship, the spokesman of this institution, Maj. Krzysztof Płatek. This marks a return to the program of building this rescue ship. The invitation to [...]
  • Erdogan asked Putin to take back the S-400 missile system to rejoin the F-35 program.

    December 18, 2025 0
    Turkey is seeking ways to return the Russian-made S-400 air defense system it purchased nearly a decade ago, a step that could remove a major obstacle in its strained relations with the United States and [...]
  • Greece, Israel, France And Cyprus Join Military Exercises And Deepen Defense Cooperation

    March 14, 2021 0
    The Israeli military says it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation among three countries that increasingly view Turkey as a rival in the Mediterranean [...]
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

    Slovakia Donates Mi-17 And Mi-2 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 075 will start maiden voyage

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon approves full-rate production of F-35 stealth jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye will not sell the S-400 missile system to India as speculated by the Indian media.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 AKA S-300PMU2 SAM in Syria

  • Europe

    Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Americas

    The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba.

  • Europe

    Poland to purchase heavy infantry fighting vehicles

  • Americas

    Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SkyGuard, SPADA And SAMP/T Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • Americas

    Turkey’s Otokar demonstrates armored vehicles in Peru defense fair

  • Air Platform

    RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of Weapons

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani army shot down Armenian Su-25 fighter jet

  • Europe

    New Sukhoi Su-57 Fighter Jet Crashes Again During Tests

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveiled Light New STAR-X 3D Radar For OPV

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI And UAE Based Edge To Produce Drone-Guard Under A Joint Venture

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries ramps up bid to win Canadian submarine contract

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claims Over 14,000 Russian Troops Killed In Action

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump’s Christmas Gift to Taiwan, Which No Other American President Gave, by Sending the Chinese Dragon Back to the Cave After the Iran Bombing.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Ordered Airbus H135 Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Test Fires Meteor Air-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Germany Approves Sophisticated IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System For Ukraine

  • Counter-drone System

    German-made Vintage Gepard Anti-aircraft Gun Proved the Best Drone Killer in Ukraine.

  • Americas

    BlackSky Gen-3 Satellite Offers Higher-resolution Images for ISR Capability.

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Seized Millions of Dollars Swiss Watches in Retaliation For Western Sanctions

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Peoples Liberation Army Test Fires YJ-62 Anti-ship Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine authorized to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Paveway IV bombs to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • Uncategorized

    More HIMARS Pain For Putin As U.S. Sends 18 HIMARS To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea to develop supersonic cruise missile for KF-X fighters

  • Air Platform

    Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust Putin

  • Europe

    Navantia Starts Combat Systems Trial of Spanish S-81 Submarine “Isaac Peral”

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