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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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  • Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

    April 4, 2022 0
    A Russian helicopter has been blasted out of the sky by Ukrainian forces using a British missile for the first time. Ukrainian soldiers blow up a Russian Ka-52 helicopter with an anti-tank missileDateApril 6, 2022Russian [...]
  • Russia to Merge UAC, MiG and Sukhoi to Prevent Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

    December 3, 2021 0
    The management of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has come to a decision to merge three large Russian aircraft building companies. The merger details by merging two large companies will be submitted for consideration at [...]
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded contract to produce propulsion for next-generation interceptor

    May 16, 2024 0
    L3Harris segment Aerojet Rocketdyne has partnered with Lockheed Martin to provide propulsion capabilities for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. The Raytheon Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Aerojet RocketdyneDateApril 11, 2020U.S. [...]
  • Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

    January 14, 2024 0
    Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry has revealed that Australia and the United Kingdom’s future attack submarine, known as SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will use an “evolved version” of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System. BAE Systems, Raytheon, General [...]
  • Germany purchases F-35 stealth jets worth €10 billion

    December 16, 2022 0
    Germany has snubbed British-backed Eurofighter jets in favour of a €10bn deal for US-made F-35 aircraft as it orders a fleet capable of carrying a nuclear arsenal. Germany Selects Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to Replace Aging [...]
  • Thailand selects Elbit Systems Hermes 900 for maritime surveillance UAV requirement​

    September 14, 2022 0
    The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has selected the offer from Israel’s Elbit Systems, winning an international tender to supply maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UASDateJanuary 21, [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

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  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Americas

    First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan to Buy Rafale Fighter Jets and A400M Transport Aircraft, Retires Russian-made Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy to commission indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti

  • Europe

    Germany Trained Ukrainian Soldiers On Gepard Anti-air Weapon System

  • Central Asia

    Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian military surrender

  • Air Platform

    Land 2097 Phase 4: Australia’s Special Operations Forces Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Virgin Airlines Pilot First to Spot Chinese Warships Off Australia’s East Coast

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall unveils hybrid tank and air defense system

  • C4iSR

    Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

  • Europe

    Turkey to manufacture Ejder Yalçın 4X4 tactical wheeled armored vehicle in Hungary

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh looks to reduce power prices of Adani deal which ousted Sheikh Hasina favored as Indian company

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Americas

    General Electric Awarded $1.6 Billion Contract For F-15EX Fighter’s Engines

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

  • Americas

    HII Launches Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Security Systems Contract For Sydney Opera House

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • Europe

    World-first, Turkish Akinci drone test fires Cakir cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35A

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rockets humiliate Putin by destroying prized S-400 SAM

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iran Financed, Trained, Provided Material Support And Authorized Hamas’s Attack On Israel To Sabotage Israel-Saudi Peace Deal

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Kamikaze Harop Drones Capable of Destroying Russian Krasukha-4 EW Systems

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Delivers 100,000th GPS Guidance Kits For 155mm Artillery Shells

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35 sales compared to Tesla sales in Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese soldiers moved beyond Ladakh border

  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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  • Land Platform

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    Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

  • Europe

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Europe

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  • Naval Platforms

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  • Naval Platforms

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  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan plans to purchase 48 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden.

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

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