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Air-Launched Weapons

Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

March 11, 2025 GDC 0

Russian air force Sukhoi Su-35 fighters streaked toward Sumy in northeastern Ukraine—and lobbed, for the first time, new kinds of munitions for the Russians: satellite-guided KAB bombs with pop-out wings. The KABs aren’t terribly accurate, […]

Europe

Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in another humiliation for Russia

November 30, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

One of Moscow’s fighter jets has been shot down by Ukrainian forces, according to a military blogger with links to the Russian air force. Another pro-Moscow milblogger said that a Western-supplied F-16 had downed the […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-34 dropped glide bombs on Belgorod apartment due to GLONASS guidance error, not the Ukrainian Tochka-U missile

May 14, 2024 GDC 0

Russian Ministry of Defense admits its own SU-34 “inadvertently” bombed Russian city of Belgorod, creating a massive crater and damaging residential buildings. At least 15 people have lost their lives and 20 others are injured […]

Air Platform

Images show Ukraine’s kamikaze drones damaged four Su-24M and two Su-34 bombers at Morozovsk airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast

April 5, 2024 GDC 0

The attack on the Morozovsk airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast was a joint special operation of Ukraine’s SBU security service and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, informed sources told NV on April 4. Images circulated […]

Air Platform

German-made IRIS-T SLM scored first Su-34 fighter-bomber kill

March 3, 2024 GDC 0

The Eastern Air Command confirmed the downing of another Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian invaders. Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this on Telegram, Ukrinform […]

Europe

Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

March 3, 2024 GDC 0

With F-16 fighter jets expected to be provided to Ukraine over the coming months, opinions of their usefulness span from a game-changer in the war with Russia to a total waste of resources. But there […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Patriot Missiles Shot Down Two More Su-34 in Avdiivka and Mariupol. 14 Aircraft Downed in 12 Days

March 2, 2024 GDC 0

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has confirmed the destruction of two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Avdiivka and Mariupol directions. He said this in a post on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. “On the night […]

Air Platform

Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military says it has shot down 10 Russian military jets in as many days, which marks a sharp increase over the preceding months. The claim comes despite shortages experienced by Ukrainian forces due to […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian military shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, the commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk, said. “Minus one more Su-34 in the eastern direction,” Oleschuk […]

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    April 1, 2021 0
    BAE is expected to invest another $5 million throughout 2021 to research creating an Australian-based hypersonic missile capability. Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing DealDateApril 1, 2021Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For [...]
  • Egypt, Algeria And Indonesia Pulled Out Of Su-35 Deals

    January 6, 2022 0
    Three nations, Algeria, Egypt and Indonesia, are reported to have pulled out of Su-35 fighter jet deals with Russia giving a huge financial setbacks to Sukhoi Design Bureau. Algeria, Egypt Following Indonesia, Cancelled Negotiation On [...]
  • Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

    June 12, 2022 0
    According to a statement published by the Swedish MoD on June 2, 2022, Sweden has decided to offer new military aid to Ukraine including the donation of Robot-17 (also called RBS-17) short-range anti-ship missiles. In [...]
  • Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

    April 6, 2021 0
    The F-15SA is a derivative of the two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle multi-role fighter, and is the most advanced variant of the Eagle in service. The aircraft is equipped with a Raytheon AN/APG-63(V)3 active electronically scanned [...]
  • Philippines Invites Saab, Lockheed, KAI And TAI For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Tenders

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  • Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Received the First Mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle.

    September 11, 2025 0
    The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has announced the rollout of its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), a next-generation wheeled armored personnel carrier set to begin deployment this fiscal year. According to the Ministry [...]
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 […]

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Test Launches Failed in Explosions

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets by December 2023

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Tracks Second Chinese Combat Patrol Near Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone.

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI awarded contract to produce anti-jam GPS system for South Korea and Thailand

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine unveils domestically developed 1,000km range Neptune cruise missile.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Ordered Two Columbia-class nuclear Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

  • Europe

    KMW, NEXTER Demonstrate Next-gen Enhanced Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Defense Industry

    Antonov to Replace Russian-made Components of An-178 Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Syrian War Provides Us With Clue Why Russia Failed in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Buk Missiles Backfires And Hit Russian Troops Like Boomerang

  • Infantry Weapons

    Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian T-90 tank with tiny FPV drone

  • Middle East

    UAE, France $18 Billion Rafale Deal Explained!

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin to Join Japan’s Sixth-generation Fighter Project

  • Central Asia

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  • Europe

    Turkish Army Receives First Altay Main Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Air Force Hunts for New Fighter jets

  • Europe

    Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA completed two successful CROSSBOW ground-launched deep strike weapons.

  • Europe

    British Army Sent Elite Rangers Troops to Ukraine 

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Pearl Harbor Drone Attacks Exposed Putin’s Nuclear Bluff

  • Middle East

    Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 drone

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Fires Naval Spike NLOS Missiles At Hamas Positions

  • Africa

    Turkish HISAR ADS Shot Down Russia-made Mi-35 Helicopter in Libya

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missile With Kongsberg NSM Stealth Missile

  • Air Platform

    Germany and France cancelled the joint FCAS fighter jet project.

  • Europe

    Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems.

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

  • South Asia

    Indian Military plans $15.95 billion capital spends out of $65.86 billion Defense Budget

  • Europe

    Europe lifts constraints on striking inside Russia using Western weapons

  • Industry

    Pakistan, Ukraine To Sign Joint Ventures And Technology Transfer Deals

  • Europe

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

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Europe

    UK deploys paratroopers to Bosnia

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Son Taken Over Wagner Group’s Command

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

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