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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. […]

  • Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

    April 29, 2021 0
    Government’s actions, or perhaps better inaction, have made it quite clear that it has no interest in maintaining an effective defence force; nor any interest in retaining the defence industry. Or perhaps it does not [...]
  • Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

    November 13, 2021 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — A Maritime Self-Defense Force ship escorted an Australian vessel during this week’s bilateral naval drill, Japan’s Defense Ministry said Friday, marking the first time Japanese forces protected warships other than U.S. vessels. [...]
  • Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler and Iranian military officials

    February 1, 2023 0
    Australia has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and has also targeted Myanmar’s military ruler on the second anniversary of the military coup. Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military JuntaDateFebruary 22, 2021President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military [...]
  • A Russian gunpowder factory caught fire, another sabotage destroyed a major manufacturing hub

    November 12, 2023 0
    An explosion hit a major gunpowder plant in Russia’s southwestern region of Tambov on June 20, killing four people. Emergency services said at least 12 other people were injured. The region’s governor, Maksim Yegorov, said [...]
  • Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-class OPV to Qatar

    February 7, 2022 0
    The delivery of the first-in-class OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel – “Musherib”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) [...]
  • Finland, Sweden Jointly Procure Armed Vehicles

    July 25, 2023 0
    Finland has signed an agreement with Sweden to procure military vehicle systems and related capabilities for their armed forces. Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle ProjectDateJuly 24, 2023Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 TanksDateJuly 18, 2021UK [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • Americas

    Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Prison For Taking Photos of Florida Naval Base

  • Middle East

    Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Destroys $16 Million Russian Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter in Drone Strike

  • South Asia

    Indian Government is likely to order more Rafale

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • Americas

    President Trump gives orders to ‘obliterate’ Iran if regime assassinates him

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • South Asia

    India set to acquire 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator-B HALE UAV from US worths $3 billion

  • Air Platform

    The combat range of the Bayraktar TB2 drones has been doubled

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Europe

    Russia using artillery to compensate for lack of airpower, ground assault capabilities, and poor targeting abilities

  • Europe

    Cyprus ready to donate T-80U tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Greek Leopard 2 tanks

  • Air Platform

    The PLAAF issued aircraft painting and marking regulations

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian TOR surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhia region

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s ‘Shayetet 13’ Elite Commandos Thwarted Hamas Terrorists Boat Infiltrating Israeli Coast

  • Air Platform

    Canada Selects Gripen E/F Fighter Jets, Reducing F-35A Orders.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine In Discussion With Germany To Receive Longer-range Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Deliveres Six Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 (TB2) UAVs To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • Europe

    Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign agreement to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine is developing a new supersonic missile, Bliskavka (“Lightning”)

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer and LCA

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman completes design review of new laser weapon system

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Unveils $320 Billion Defense Spending, The Largest Capital Spends Since WWII

  • Europe

    Belgian military received the initial batch of Falcon armored vehicles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Damascus and Aleppo Airports To Stop Iranian Weapons Shipment To Hamas And Hezbollah

  • Europe

    UK village Lakenheath could be Putin’s first target in World War III

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi media reports that the relationship between Dictator Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi may be romantic following the release of the Epstein files.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • C4iSR

    Thales secured contract to produce land-based TRC 3900 radio systems for Malaysia.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan deploys first land-based Harpoon missile systems

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey To Collaborate With Foreign Partners On TFX Fighter, Says Ismail Demir

  • Air Platform

    Saab Sees Potential Opportunities For New Built Gripen C/D In Southeast Asia

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Air Platform

    China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroy Russia’s multi-billion dollars ammunition depot

  • Americas

    Trump Admin Sanctioned China’s largest oil refinery tied to Iran’s shadow oil business.

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils next-gen ZTZ-201 light tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

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