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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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Europe

Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

September 13, 2023 GDC 0

Last week, Russian mass media wrote that Ukraine would allegedly pay $5 million to a pilot who could steal a Su-57 fighter jet. The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry commented on […]

Air Platform

Ukraine war: Russia postponed development of prototype Su-75 Checkmate

August 28, 2023 GDC 0

$30 million is really cheap Su-75! If cheap, it will be a poorly designed and poorly performing fighter jet and if expensive, no air force will be able to purchase it. An OLED-screen laptop costs […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi Su-57 is the only fighter jet equipped with Soviet-era DIRCM

March 16, 2023 GDC 0

The DIRCM is seen on Soviet-origin aircraft. It’s just never appeared on anything outside of transports aircraft, and helicopters before the Su-57. The Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting name: Felon) is a twin-engine stealth multirole fighter […]

Air Platform

Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

January 17, 2023 GDC 0

Russia is avoiding flying its advanced combat jets over Ukraine for fear of the wreckage from a crash giving away the plane’s secrets, an expert told Global Defense Corp. The Sukhoi Su-57, a next-gen Russian […]

Defense Industry

Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

December 11, 2022 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Microsoft Supplied HoloLens To Russia’s Su-57 Production Line

November 16, 2022 GDC 0

Sukhoi Company holding company, which incorporates leading Russian design bureaus and serial aircraft production plants, uses mixed reality headsets to assist workers in producing Russia’s 5th generation fighter aircraft. Video and presentation posted to Twitter […]

Air Platform

Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

November 3, 2022 GDC 0

Recently, Su 57’s picture has attracted everyone’s attention because it was taken very clearly, and even the details of aircraft manufacturing processes commonly used by the outside world can be seen clearly. Su 57’s invisibility […]

Europe

No Semiconductor No Su-75 Or Su-57: Russian Propaganda Vapourized In Thin Air, Amid Crippling Sanctions

September 5, 2022 GDC 0

The hype their Su-75 “Checkmate” and Su-57 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show, officials from Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau offered up bottles of a limited-edition Checkmate perfume. No fragrance, however, will mask how the Su-75 isn’t […]

Defense Industry

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

June 25, 2022 GDC 0

In 1990, the Russian aviation industry was divided into four agencies: Ministry of Aviation Industry, Ministry of Industries, State Committee of Defense Industries and Ministry of Defense Industries. Read more Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

April 30, 2022 GDC 0

Su-57 and Su-75 development could be delayed due to international sanctions on Russia, and Russia could not import semiconductors and high-tech machining equipment from the European Union. Losing access to some top-end chips from Asia […]

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  • Iran Unveils Kaman-19 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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  • U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

    January 23, 2022 0
    The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan’s next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, US officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force’s ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei [...]
  • Qatar Is The First Middle Eastern Country Supplying PzH 2000 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

    September 17, 2024 0
    According to information published by the German newspaper Bild on September 15, 2024, Germany approved the sale of advanced RCH 155 155mm wheeled se lf-propelled artillery systems to Qatar. In return, Qatar will hand over [...]
  • India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

    March 13, 2025 1
    India and France have concluded negotiations for the acquisition of 26 Rafale M fighter jets, a contract valued at $7.6 billion. The official signing is expected to take place in April 2025, coinciding with the [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

    September 27, 2025 0
    On September 21, 2025, U.S. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® introduced Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2025. The stealthy drone is designed to integrate with U.S. [...]
  • U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

    June 3, 2023 0
    The United States is preparing to announce a new military assistance package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. U.S. Delivers PAC-3 And GEM-T Missiles To Ukraine Worth $2 BillionDateJune 12, 2023United States Sends More Missiles And [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Germany sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates Mi-17 Helicopters, Switchblades Drones And Javelin to Ukraine Worth $800 Million

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Announced Backlog Of 398 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $30 Billion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Special Operations Command Practices Highway Landing For The First Time In Latvia

  • South Asia

    China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

  • Air Platform

    China Sends Blowfish A2 Unmanned Helicopters to Indian Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy Receives Funding to Buy Two Corvettes From South Korea

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Lays Keel Of Pakistan Navy’s First MILGEM-Class Corvette

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian missile factory and gas plant

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

  • C4iSR

    France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning And Control Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Sends ScanEagle Drones, Howitzers And Carl Gustaf Recoil Rifles To Ukraine

  • Africa

    Kyrgyzstan And Angola Are The Latest Countries To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

  • Europe

    Downing of Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B Combat Drone Exposed Russia’s Great Stealth Hoax

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Force crashed another aircraft

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Soviet-era S-125 Pechora Air Defense System To Ukraine

  • Africa

    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils next-gen ZTZ-201 light tank

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA Flight Trials 3D Printed Scramjet Hypersonic Engine

  • Europe

    Russia Stops Exporting T-90 Tanks As It Lost Astounding 65% Of Land Platforms In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia to hike defense budget by 70 percent to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The U.S. Air Force to build multi-role hypersonic missile

  • Defense Industry

    Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Saudi Arabia To Conduct Military Exercise With France, Greece, Sudan And Pakistan

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Americas

    U.S. Congress denied Army’s request to spend $400 million on buying Microsoft HoloLens headsets

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Planning to Test Its Killer Drone Against S-400

  • Middle East

    In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Video Shows Russian Upgraded T-72B3 Tank Suffering Catastrophic Explosion

  • Middle East

    Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce Tomahawk block V cruise missiles for Australia and Japan

  • Europe

    Belarus unveils new low-cost precision missile ‘Ascalon’

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to acquire 500 kamikaze Drones

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force allocates $538 million to purchase of 12 new Gripen fighter jets

  • Uncategorized

    Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems unveils smart factory that will build the Tempest fighter

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

  • Middle East

    President Trump Considers Military Actions Against Iranian Mullahs Who Orchestrate Violent Crackdown on Civilians.

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