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Indian DRDO Tests Short-range VL-SRSAM Missile

February 28, 2021 GDC 0

India’s Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).  The launches were carried out Monday from a static vertical launcher from Integrated Test […]

Europe

Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

February 9, 2021 GDC 0

Turkey will not receive the technology of technology for the production of the S-400 air defense system in Turkey and will not procure the second set of weapons. The negotiations started by the Turkish side […]

Africa

U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

February 2, 2021 GDC 0

The Pentagon is on the hunt for modern Russian weapons. According to media reports, the US Army captured the Russian Pantsir-S1E air defense system from Libya. According to media reports, the US military did not want to […]

Europe

MBDA Carried Out First Tests Firing Of MMP Missiles

January 24, 2021 GDC 0

MBDA has carried out the first demonstration of the operational capabilities of LYNKEUS Dismounted, comprising the MMP system in infantry configuration and a Novadem NX70 drone linked via radio to its weapon terminal. Carried out […]

Americas

Israel Delivers Second Batch Of Iron Dome To US Army

January 4, 2021 GDC 0

According to the information published by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the United States has received the second battery of the Iron Dome air defense systems from Israel, in accordance with a deal signed by the two […]

Europe

Sweden to Have Operational Patriot Missile Defense Systems by 2025

January 3, 2021 GDC 0

On August 8 2020, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an agreement with the United States to purchase four Patriot Configuration 3+ Modernized Fire Units equipped with AN/MPQ-65 radars and armed with 100 MIM-104E Guided Enhancement Missile-TMB (GEM-T) […]

Europe

Turkey Actively Studying S-400 Air Defense System to Reverse Engineer and Make T-400 SAM

December 8, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey has begun studying Russian S-400 air defense systems which it had received from Russia in 2019, reported Turkish media. According to a number of reports, the Turkish military is actively studying one of the […]

Europe

Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

October 24, 2020 GDC 0

The unsuccessful launch of the glorified S-300 air defense missile system and its fall on Russian servicemen were caught on video. The launch of an anti-aircraft missile of the S-300 SAM almost ended in a […]

Europe

Russia’s glorified S-400 SAM failed to launch 40N6E missiles

September 28, 2020 GDC 0

The unsuccessful launch of the glorified S-400 air defense missile system and its fall on Russian servicemen were caught on video. Large-scale military exercises led to another emergency – in addition to the loss of […]

Naval Platforms

HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

August 26, 2020 GDC 0

Royal Australian Navy’s first frigate to complete the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade, HMAS Arunta, has successfully fired surface-to-air missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. Conducted alongside ships from […]

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  • Russia announced the Ka-52 Alligator is the most lost helicopter in the Ukraine war.

    July 3, 2026 0
    Russian military bloggers with close ties to the country’s armed forces are reporting the loss of another Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter, a claim that, if confirmed, would add one more airframe to what is already [...]
  • Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

    September 15, 2025 0
    A T-90MS main battle tank that once stood on display at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates has now been deployed to the battlefield in Ukraine, according to a statement from [...]
  • Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

    April 28, 2020 0
    Izumo-class, the largest surface combatant in Japan, was put into service with the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) in March 2015. The Izumo Class destroyer ships replace the Hyuga-class destroyers, which were commissioned in March 2008. [...]
  • Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

    July 30, 2024 0
    The launching ceremony of the 1st Hangor-Class submarine constructed for the Pakistan Navy was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan China. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf [...]
  • United Arab Emirates scraps trade embargo against Israel

    August 31, 2020 0
    The ruler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has scrapped an economic boycott against Israel, allowing trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normal ties. The US-brokered deal to open [...]
  • Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

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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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives order for CV90 combat vehicle’s fire control system

  • Middle East

    Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

  • Air Platform

    Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine unveils domestically developed 1,000km range Neptune cruise missile.

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Faces Funding Concerns: British Auditor

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves $500 million sale of UH-60M helicopters to Croatia

  • Air Platform

    China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • Europe

    Fincantieri studying biofuel to power future warships

  • Europe

    The Main Reason Soviet Union Collapsed, The Same Reason Putin’s Russia Will Collapse

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • Air Platform

    Peru to buy 24 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets worth $2.8 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles.

  • Air Platform

    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

  • C4iSR

    Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

  • Uncategorized

    Safran awarded the contract to deliver JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars to Australian Defense Force

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Russia’s Su-35, Opt-in For 14 Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin to deliver more F-35 stealth jets to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s New Aegis System Equipped Vessels Will Boast an Impressive 128 VLS Cells

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers First Batch Of Howitzers And Ammunitions To Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian missile factory and gas plant

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian partisan set chemical factory, military surveillance equipment factory and oil refinery on fire

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

  • Europe

    Ukrspecsystems develops new Shark reconnaissance drone

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Shot Down Aircraft Using Marlet Anti-air Missile

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HHI delivered BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) frigate to Philippines

  • C4iSR

    Saab unveils a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A radar

  • Europe

    Turkiye Offers LHD-230 Drone Carrier for Export with Amphibious Assault and UAV Operations.

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Air Platform

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force’s Options For New Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    British Special Air Service (SAS): Who Dares Wins

  • Europe

    Retired Turkish Army General Rebukes S-400 Purchase As Greece Seeks Approval For F-35

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian Grad rocket launchers

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • Middle East

    Corrupt Yasser Arafat Stole $8 Billion from Palestine Authority and Left Property Empire in France and the UK for his Family Members.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

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