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Europe

Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

June 5, 2021 GDC 0

The repair of the Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” was postponed indefinitely several days after Russia trumpeted its return. Despite earlier statements that the repairs of the Russian heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov were going […]

Europe

Russia’s Trying Fifth-times To Fix Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

May 20, 2021 GDC 0

Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, has been plagued by breakdowns and mishaps. Despite those problems and broader changes to its navy, Russia is committed to the carrier’s future in a record-breaking fifth attempt to […]

Europe

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

December 7, 2020 GDC 0

Russia is upgrading some of its Sukhoi Su-33 carrier fighter, specifically, those airframes that have sufficient lifetime remaining, so as to keep them operational until 2025, as per Major General Igor Kozhin, chief for aviation […]

Industry

Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

Russian defence conglomerate Rostec has attacked China over unauthorized stealing of Russian military hardware which has ignited tensions between key-allies Russia and China. Russia has been China’s biggest arms supplier between 2014 and 2018, accounting […]

Naval Platforms

Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

February 22, 2020 GDC 0

There is a terminology used in the field of computing “garbage in, garbage out” meaning “incorrect or poor-quality input will produce the faulty output”. That’s what happened when China reverse-engineered Su-33 prototype T-10K-3 and produced […]

Naval Platforms

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

January 12, 2020 GDC 0

TASS reported last year that 12 people were injured, “mostly poisoned by combustion products.” Six of the injured are in intensive care, with “just one in satisfactory condition.” Several of the injured are reportedly firefighters that responded […]

Europe

Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

December 14, 2019 GDC 0

At least one person was killed after Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire on Thursday morning during repair work in Russia’s Arctic Sea port of Murmansk, according to Russian state sponsored news agency Sputniknews. […]

  • Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

    January 7, 2022 0
    Finland has said it could join NATO in defiance of Russia’s warning that the alliance should not be allowed to expand any further to the east. Throughout its short history as an independent nation, Finland [...]
  • Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

    February 17, 2023 0
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  • CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

    June 27, 2024 0
    CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS missile initially published by RT News. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over [...]
  • Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

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  • U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

    March 9, 2026 0
    The United States has approved an emergency $151.8 million Foreign Military Sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel as the Israeli Air Force expands long-range strike operations against Iranian military infrastructure. The transfer [...]
  • Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

    November 19, 2024 0
    Ukraine will aim to blitz dozens of key potential targets inside Russian territory using Western long-range missiles to turn the war around. U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridgeDateMay 1, 2024Ukrainian ATACMS [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Turkey becomes armed drone exporting country

  • Europe

    Explosion rocks Russian-occupied Melitopol, amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    “Make In India” Or “Disaster In India”: Why Indian Defense Projects delayed or cancelled?

  • Civil Aviation

    Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

  • Europe

    President-elect Trump’s Strength And Unpredictability Can End The War With Russia, President Zelensky Says

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Americas

    Kratos Defense Unveiled Low-cost Cruise Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Air Guard Temporarily Grounded Chinese-made K-8 Trainer for Technical Faults.

  • Europe

    Hungary wants to produce KF51 Panther main battle tanks

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Bought Mass Surveillance Systems From Israel

  • Americas

    U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Spyder Medium/Long-Rang Air Defense System

  • Europe

    U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Philippines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    LRASM: A Long-range, precision-guided, anti-ship stand-off missile

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • Air Platform

    Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

  • Middle East

    Halcon unveils anti-ship cruise missile

  • Air Platform

    TAI Unveils New T629 Unmanned Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    South Korea’s first homegrown fighter jet completes test flight

  • Air Platform

    Russia Proposes To Upgrade Indian Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Cancels 12 Su-30MKI Orders, Amid Sanctions On Russia

  • South Asia

    India acknowledged 250 soldiers killed, pilots died, and S-400 battery damaged by Pakistani bombs as posthumous honors unveil hidden losses

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-21: Meet the ‘Make In India’ Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s laser targeting system and laser-guided bombs have low efficacy, missing their targets

  • Americas

    Russia Admits Committing World Largest Environmental Catastrophe in Antarctica

  • Europe

    U.S. Pledges Additional $700 Million Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Navy To Get Last Kilo-II (Project 636.3) Submarines In 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • Europe

    U.S. says Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign breaking into pieces as Russia suffered 300,000 casualties

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, MHI Partner on State of the Art Upgrades to Japan’s F-15J fleet

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • Middle East

    Lebanon to hold historic border talks with Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland purchases Patriot missile defense system worth $2.2 billion

  • Middle East

    Analysis: UAE And Israeli Diplomatic Relationships

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD scheduled construction of first shortfin Barracuda-class submarine from 2023 onward

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator Hasina and Indian RAW paid $8 per person for participating in a mass demonstration in Bangladesh.

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