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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. […]

  • Netherlands Cancelled Sale Of 28 F-16 Fighting Falcon To Draken International In Favor Of Ukraine

    May 21, 2023 0
    Draken International, a private company, will not be able to purchase a batch of F-16s. The Dutch government has cancelled the deal. This is reported by analysts at Oryxspioenkop. Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting [...]
  • US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

    April 15, 2021 0
    The U.S. Army sneaked a pair of long-range rocket launchers near Russia’s Black Sea outpost on Thursday, fired off a few rockets then hurried the launchers back to the safety of their base in Germany. [...]
  • The US State Department approves Harpoon and MK54 Torpedoes for Indian P-8I Neptune MPA

    April 14, 2020 0
    The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of sixteen (16) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT); three (3) MK 54 Exercise Torpedoes (MK 54 LWT [...]
  • $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

    September 16, 2023 0
    The US Air Force is once again having problems with its $96bn Sentinel program, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). U.S. Air Force conducts Minuteman III nuclear missile test launch.DateMarch 7, 2026Lockheed unveils new [...]
  • Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

    December 1, 2024 0
    Damascus ally Moscow responded with its first air strikes on Aleppo since 2016 as the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies pressed a lightning offensive they launched on Wednesday as a ceasefire took effect in neighbouring [...]
  • Gibbs & Cox Awarded Contract Worth $319 Billion for US Navy’s Future DDG(X) Destroyer

    March 2, 2022 0
    American naval architecture firm Gibbs & Cox Inc. has received a contract for supporting surface combatant ship design and engineering efforts for the US Navy’s future surface combatant force, primarily in support of the future [...]
Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia launches RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city

  • Middle East

    China’s big reverse-engineering fail in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela as HQ-9B, HQ-16, CM-302 and YJ-21E destroyed by American air strikes.

  • Land Platform

    Bangladesh Army rushed to import Indian-made TATA MRAP vehicles to crackdown on protesters

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Europe

    Putin’s forces already lost the war, former Russian commander says

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • Air Platform

    Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 drone to the Syrian opposition group

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

    Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy F-16V Block 70

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War In Galwan Valley: Chinese Smartphone Manufactures Are the Biggest Losers

  • Air Platform

    France to finance Rafale F5 development alone after UAE co-funding talks collapsed.

  • Naval Platforms

    Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy Purchases Royal Navy’s Decommissioned HMS Enterprise Survey Vessel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NZ Army Ordered 43 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Ballistic Missile

    US Navy Destroyer USS Carney Shot Down Three Toufan Ballistic Missiles Fired At Israel

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Central Asia

    Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Why Russian Air Force doesn’t buy MiG-29M2 and MiG-35?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. DSCA To Amend Upfront Payment Condition For Cash-strapped Partners

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases Skyranger 30 Anti-air System

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping panics during the Iran war concern regarding CIA infiltration and drone bans over Beijing.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Su-35 Crashed Near Dzemgi Airbase

  • Air Platform

    French Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets Incept Russian Drones in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases Meteor BVRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France and Italy To Deliver High-tech SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

  • Americas

    Fincantieri, VARD Marines, Thales offer Vigilance-class OPV design to Canada

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh says Indian-made military hardware lasted three months, Chinese-made K-8W and F-7 aircraft grounded, and Chinese-designed Padma-class OPV inoperable

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine plans to buy homegrown Oplot main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt purchased 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

  • Americas

    US Army unveils next-gen Bradley fighting vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Groups ‘Three Brotherhood’ Alliance Seized Control of 1500 Outposts And Army’s Weapons Cache

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan sent thousands of servicemen and armored vehicles to Syunik

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Air Platform

    Dassault CEO Frustrated With Airbus Over FCAS Delays

  • Europe

    The Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashed In Remote Countryside

  • Middle East

    Israeli drone attacks over Syria, Lebanon and Palestine are act of self-defense

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

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