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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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    May 7, 2022 0
    The Polish Armed Forces will receive four additional prototypes of the new Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the Armament Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defense. Polish Army received [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale Of JASSM, AIM-120 AMRAAM And AIM-9X Sidewinder To Poland

    March 29, 2024 0
    The US State Department approved the potential sale of 821 AGM-158B-2 air-to-surface missiles worth $1.77 billion to Poland on Tuesday. U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon And AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles For PhilippinesDateJune 26, 2021Japan Purchases Joint [...]
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  • Bangladeshi Muslim Dr. Shadman Zaman, A Jewish Convert Visited State of Israel For the First Time

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    Banned from his home country after visiting Israel in February, the first Bangladeshi national to ever see the Jewish state returned this week for an advocacy trip with a Zionist Federation of Great Britain and [...]
  • What Field Marshall Asim Munir achieved at the Whitehouse, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman failed to achieve?

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    Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, demonstrated a capacity for negotiating with foreign leaders that astounded many veteran politicians. Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical [...]
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

    Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Admiral Visits Taiwan For The First Time

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan develops cutting-edge railgun cannon

  • Middle East

    Israel seems determined to tackle Hezbollah decisively inside Lebanon

  • Air Platform

    Digital Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (DJHMCS) on the F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other arms.

  • Middle East

    Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Delivered First H225M Naval Combat Helicopter to Brazil

  • Europe

    A significant fire wreck havoc at Russia’s largest Gazprom Omsk oil refinery

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China copies Ukraine’s drone interceptors and loitering munitions.

  • Industry

    The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

  • South Asia

    The U.S. zero tariff on Bangladeshi garment products ushers in a new era in U.S.-Bangladesh relations, as pro-Indian dictator Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Europe

    Leaked video shows Chinese army officers working as military advisers for Russia and former Chinese soldiers working as mercenaries to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Europe

    COVID-19: Eurofighter Typhoon production lines will be kept Open

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal Navy To Integrate Meteor BVRAAM and SPEAR missile into F-35B stealth jet

  • C4iSR

    See, Scan, Shoot: The Northrop Grumman AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Plans To Normalize Ties With Israel

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus eyes Air Combat Cloud role on Tempest

  • Middle East

    Israel F-15I Escorts American B-52 Bombers Over Gulf Of Oman

  • Europe

    Chancellor Scholz Draw A Line On Sand Regarding Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar signs a North Korean-style security pact with Russia to deploy 10,000 Myanmar soldiers in the Ukraine war.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s SEAL team rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Than Fighter Jet: Lockheed Martin F-35 Is A Diplomatic Tool In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Middle East

    Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Intrudes Thai Airspace To Bomb Karen Rebel’s Position

  • Europe

    The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factory

  • Middle East

    Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

  • Americas

    BAE, Elbit Demonstrate Future Fighting Vehicle For US Army

  • Europe

    Russian warship Admiral Levchenko’s Ukrainian-made propulsion caught fire in the Barents Sea due to spare parts shortages

  • Hypersonic Missile

    Israel pushes South Korea to join hypersonic defense development.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives updated KORAL electronic attack system

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Europe

    Poland Purchased Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) From South Korea

  • Europe

    Turkish TAI To Produce Thermoplastics For Boeing Defense

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