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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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    September 7, 2022 0
    A team of investigators from the independent group Conflict Armament Research (CAR) joined the analysis of Russian precision weapons that the occupiers used to destroy Ukrainian cities. It turned out that the Russian Federation uses [...]
  • A Russian gunpowder factory caught fire, another sabotage destroyed a major manufacturing hub

    November 12, 2023 0
    An explosion hit a major gunpowder plant in Russia’s southwestern region of Tambov on June 20, killing four people. Emergency services said at least 12 other people were injured. The region’s governor, Maksim Yegorov, said [...]
  • Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

    June 8, 2022 0
    According to information published by the Polish newspaper website “The wPolityce“, Poland is in discussion with Germany and South Korea to replace its T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) donated to Ukraine with German Leopard 2 [...]
  • India’s DRDO Tests Missile Assisted Torpedo

    October 10, 2020 0
    New Delhi: India successfully flight-tested its indigenously developed SMART torpedo system Monday, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hailing it as a “game changer” in anti-submarine warfare. India tests locally made anti-radiation missilesDateOctober 11, 2020Indian DRDO [...]
  • Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons

    March 31, 2024 0
    The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge. Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored VehiclesDateJuly 8, [...]
  • U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

    September 12, 2022 0
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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

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russian ammunition depots 600km from frontlines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

  • Europe

    Avdiivka turned into new Bakhmut for Russia as it lost an entire brigade to Ukraine’s offensive

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

  • Air Platform

    Israel to receive 50 F-15EX Eagle II from the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, Philippines To Strengthen Naval Cooperation Between Both Navies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Four Countries Reject Su-57E, Except Myanmar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

  • Air Platform

    Su-57: A Worse Fighter Russia Ever Produced

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen E: An unique opportunity for Indian Defense Industry

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish Border

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions Buster: Russian Orlan-10 UAV Made Of American, Japanese, German And Chinese Components

  • Middle East

    Israel slaughtered Russian chicken SAM, destroyed the 51st Syrian air defense regiment in Syria

  • Cyber

    Royal Navy Chief Warns Russia Could Cut Underwater Cables Off To Disrupt Global Communication

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 04A (ZBD-04A) armored vehicle fires a smoke grenade at Chinese troops during an exercise.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    An American Billionaire Who Owns A MiG-29 Says, MiGs Aren’t Useful in Actual Combat

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-air missile in Bakhmut

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy FFG(X) Frigate Specification

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Killed More Than 1,000 Wagner Mercenaries In Melitopol

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Bans Arms Export To Myanmar Junta

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Seized Fully Operational Iranian-made Mahejer-6 Drones From Fleeing Russians

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Next In-line to Built Nuclear Submarines With Domestic Reactors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Europe

    Russians who settled in Crimea post 2014 occupation started to flee Crimea after the Ukrainian assault using sea drones and missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • Europe

    Swedish Gripen Intercepts Russia’s Su-35 Near Swedish Airspace.

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB Used Aselsan Electro Optical Pod For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s First FFM Frigate JS Mogami Started Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    Austria purchases 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • C4iSR

    RAF Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Eurofighter’s Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Defense Giant Forged Partnerships On Defense Projects

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

  • Europe

    Hellenic Air Force To Showcase Rafale Fighters In Air Show

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ‘Three Brorherhood’ Rebels Seized The Largest Weapons Cache From Fleeing Junta Forces

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force Received New Gripen E Fighter Jets

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