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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 Claimed That It Killed Second Russian General Outside Kharkiv, A Serious Blow to KGB Putin

    March 10, 2022 0
    A Russian general has been killed in fighting around Kharkiv, Ukrainian intelligence has claimed, which would make him the second general the Russian army has lost in Ukraine in a week. Ukraine Claimed That It [...]
  • Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

    May 13, 2021 0
    Deliveries of 28 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft to Kuwait have been delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis, a company official told Global Defense Corp. Boeing completes Super Hornet deliveries for Kuwaiti [...]
  • Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

    September 12, 2021 0
    Since its inception at the turn of the 20th century, the submarine has been the ace asymmetrical weapon. It has allowed smaller navies to stand up to the most powerful, and the powerful ones stay [...]
  • Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

    February 1, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s allies have been urged to supply F-16 jets as “the natural next step” in the war with Russia. Ukraine aims to receive 100 F-16 fighter jets from Western countriesDateJune 1, 2023Ukraine will not be [...]
  • Poland Orders Three more Kormoran II MCM Vessels

    August 6, 2022 0
    The contract was signed at Naval Base Świnoujście, home of the 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla. The parties to the contract are the State Treasury – the Armaments Agency and the Consortium composed of: Stocznia Remontowa [...]
  • Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

    December 1, 2019 0
    The Trump administration has stalled the implementation of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) on Turkey, which prohibits any nation from purchasing military hardware from Russia, North Korea and Iran. In July, Turkey [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

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    Ukraine shoot down a Russian Ka-52 Attack helicopter

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Military’s Cowardly Silence Against Myanmar’s Fighter Jets Firing Eight Rounds Of Rockets At Bangladesh

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Asalsan Unveils Integrated, Multi-Layered Steel Dome at SAHA 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan commissioned first Soryu-class Submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • Europe

    Crashed IL-76 was not carrying Ukrainian PoW nor it was shot down, IL-76 transport aircraft crashed: analysis

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Europe

    Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

  • Europe

    UK, Ukraine Signed Agreement to Enhance Ukraine’s Naval Capability

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver kamikaze drones hit Moscow with huge explosions, creating air traffic chaos

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Training Ukrainian Special Forces on Complex Amphibious Operations

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Test Fires Meteor Air-to-air Missile

  • Americas

    F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Manned F-16 Versus X-62A AI-piloted Aerial Dogfight

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT’s Kalaetron Attack Jammer To Provide Electronic Shield For Eurofighter and FCAS

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Received $483 Million Contract To Produce Hellfire Air-to-ground Missiles

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

  • Middle East

    UAE-Isreali Peace Deal: UAE hotel group offers kosher food to influx of Israeli tourists

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Europe

    Disinformation war: Russia spent $1.9 billion in Poland to shake the confidence and unity of Ukraine’s partners, according to a report.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

  • Europe

    Ukraine war puts Rheinmetall’s technologically advanced Leopard 2 tank in spotlight

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • Europe

    German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

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  • Defense Industry

    Australia Orders K-9 Howitzers, K-10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles Worth $720 Million

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

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    Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next Year

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    China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

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    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Uncategorized

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  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • C4iSR

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    Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

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