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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. […]

  • France could exit from Franco-German Tank Project, Rheinmetall CEO says.

    June 15, 2026 0
    France could exit the Franco-German ​tank project MGCS, the CEO of Rheinmetall one ‌of the initiative’s shareholders, was quoted as saying on Saturday, in what could be the latest blow to defence cooperation on ​the [...]
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Fires U.S. Army Chief and Other Generals, Amid Iran War.

    April 3, 2026 0
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, four U.S. military officials said. Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in LithuaniaDateJuly 17, 2025Pete Hegseth warns allies over imminent [...]
  • Israeli special forces ‘Sayeret Matkal’ raided and destroyed Iranian chemical weapons factory in Syria, reports say

    September 12, 2024 0
    Syrian TV, a media outlet broadcasting from Turkey, claimed that Israeli commandos were deployed during the strikes to gather intelligence and clashed with Syrian forces, even capturing Iranian agents. Six Near-impossible Black Ops Successfully Conducted [...]
  • Russia’s modernized Su-30SM crashed in Kalingrad due to engine malfunction

    August 13, 2023 0
    A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet has crashed during a training mission in the enclave of Kaliningrad , killing both pilots on board. Unconscious Russian Pilots Crashed Su-30SM Fighter Jet Into Apartment BuildingDateOctober 24, 2022Russia’s Su-30 [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s one Su-25 and four Ka-52 helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

    July 11, 2023 0
    The 47th Brigade “Magura” has received Swedish RBS 70 man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems. The information was shared by the brigade’s press service. The RBS 70 is already operating at the front. Apparently, it was with [...]
  • Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

    November 19, 2024 0
    Russian commanders have been removed from their positions for lying to their superiors about advances made on the battlefield, it has been reported. Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gainsDateNovember 26, 2024Russia’s [...]
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

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • Africa

    Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Africa

    Donald Trump brokers peace deal between Israel and Arab league member Sudan

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • Air Platform

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Block III Fourth Generation Fighter Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army’s T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tanks Fire at Cambodian Positions

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • Americas

    President Biden authorized Ukraine to use all U.S.-made weapons to strike inside Russia

  • Americas

    Former Intelligence Officer Alnur Mussayev Claims KGB Recruited Donald Trump Under Codename ‘Agent Krasnov’, Trump Serving USSR and Russia for 37 Years

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Europe

    German Navy christens second K130 Batch II corvette Emden

  • Africa

    South African Army Displays New Badger 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in the Kursk region

  • Europe

    Serbia Stockpiles Drones Amid Kosovo Tensions

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina knew in advance about the Border Guard Mutiny in 2009, India planned to destroy morale of Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Repeat Incursions By PLA Air Force Into Taiwanese Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Stand Up Second Tejas Squadron

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Major F-35 Contracts Worth $15.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

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    Europe

    Here’s why so many Russian generals and commanders are dead in Ukraine?

  • Americas

    Australia transfers Adelaide-class frigates to Chilean Navy

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    Defense Industry

    Japan Set To Become Largest Defense Spender In Indo-Pacific Region

  • Central Asia

    We have ‘problems’ with Russia, says Russia’s ally Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Cruise Missiles

    Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Brisbane Destroyer Test Fired Tomahawk Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s troops using Tesla Cybertrucks in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Legendary A-10 Warthog Received New Wing Mounted Kits

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • Middle East

    Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

  • Americas

    Raytheon Developed Sensors Payload For DARPA’s Blackjack Small Satellite

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Halt Transfer Of MQ-1C Gray Eagle Armed Drone To Ukraine

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Destroyed Two Railway Bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea.

  • Americas

    US Officials Confirmed, Turkey Has Requested Deployment of Patriot Missile Defense in Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF to procure MQ-4C Triton UAV

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second Musherib-class OPV

  • Europe

    Turkish shipbuilder delivers the MILGEM corvette PNS Khaibar to the Pakistan Navy.

  • Defense Industry

    Finland, Sweden Jointly Procure Armed Vehicles

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