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Switchblade Drones

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian military to buy Switchblade 300 suicide drones being used by Ukrainian forces

July 9, 2024 GDC 0

A lightweight US-made drone that carries an explosive payload and fits in a backpack will soon enter service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), following its successful use on the battlefield in Europe. On Monday […]

Europe

Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

March 31, 2024 GDC 0

Iran’s military recently conducted extensive military exercises under the codename “Eghtedar,” which translates to “Power.” These exercises served as a platform for testing the newly unveiled Sina kamikaze drones, which bear an external resemblance to […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

The Open-source-intelligence (OSINT) group Ukraine_Defence released on Feb 9 a short video showing the moment the Ukrainian drone strikes wipe out hidden Russian soldiers.  The group said that Ukrainian troops had used Switchblade 300 loitering […]

Europe

Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

February 7, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

AeroVironment Ramps Up Production Of Switchblades Kamikaze Drones

October 14, 2022 GDC 0

AeroVironment, the maker of the Switchblade loitering munition Ukraine has used against Russia in recent months, is planning toramp up production of the heavier-duty version. Ukraine has had repeated battlefield successes with the Switchblade 300 […]

Europe

Ukraine To Receive Switchblade 600 Anti-armor Loitering Munitions

September 28, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the United States awarded a contract to the American company AeroVironment for the acquisition of Switchblade 600 anti-armor loitering munitions that can be delivered to […]

Europe

U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

August 16, 2022 GDC 0

The Phoenix Ghost is a type of loitering munition, meaning it remains airborne for an extended period of time before acquiring a target. The United States is sending over 500 Phoenix Ghost drones to Ukraine as part […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPAD

April 4, 2022 GDC 0

On 3 April 2022, a Su-35 combat aircraft was shot down near the settlement of Malaya Kamyshevakha near the Kharkiv region. Residents of the Kharkiv region have published photographs of a fighter of the Sukhoi […]

Europe

Australia to send Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine

April 4, 2022 GDC 0

Australian officials confirmed that Bushmasters protected mobility vehicles would be sent to Ukraine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Foreign Minister Marise Payne, representing Defence Minister Peter Dutton in a senate estimates hearing, indicated that Bushmasters […]

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  • Ukraine Shot Down Su-35, Su-34 And Two Mi-8 Helicopters Using American-made NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

    May 14, 2023 0
    Russian news outlet Kommersant has reported that two Russian fighter jets and two military helicopters were shot down close to the Ukrainian border in Russia’s Bryansk region in what would be a stunning military operation for [...]
  • A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

    February 13, 2020 0
    NEW DELHI – The multi-billion dollar Indian program to acquire new fighter jets could see a third American aircraft enter the competition, with permissions being sought to offer the iconic F-15EX to the air force [...]
  • India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

    August 15, 2025 0
    India is poised to move forward with a government-to-government (G2G) proposal for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, The Times of India reports.  Indian Government is likely to order more RafaleDateSeptember [...]
  • Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

    August 7, 2023 0
    The most frequently downed Russian fighter jet in Ukraine is the Su-34 Fullback fighter bomber. Since the beginning of the conflict on February 2022, 21 Su-34 units have been intercepted, shot down, or damaged during [...]
  • Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

    March 1, 2024 0
    Russia has suffered the greatest artillery losses in a single day since the start of the Ukraine war, with 66 systems destroyed, along with over 1,000 personnel and nearly 80 vehicles, Ukraine’s military said in [...]
  • Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

    May 15, 2021 0
    The Sukhoi Design Bureau is planning to retrofit some of the electronics into the future production version Su-57 fighter, which is under development by the Rostec, reported Russian newspaper iz.ru. Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

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

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

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  • Europe

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  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh replaces director general of infamous military intelligence agency DGFI for abduction, torture and disappearance of thousands of political prisoners

  • Europe

    Baykar Akinci To Integrate 100km Range Cakir Cruise Missile

  • Americas

    US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ARC21: Australia, Japan, France And USA Join Naval Exercises In The West Pacific

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in July

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SpetsTekhnoEksport developed MAGURA V5 sea drone capability of hitting warships at 830km range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsui Unveils OPV Design Proposal For JMSDF OPV Requirement

  • Europe

    Why Type 212CD Submarine is a pinnacle of stealth technology?

  • Europe

    Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

  • Uncategorized

    Canada’s defense giant Bombardier Defense, General Dynamics unite to export new Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Marine Corps Purchases 44 Iron Dome Launchers and 1840 Missiles

  • AUV Platform

    Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish TFX Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Programme

  • Air Platform

    The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

  • Industry

    The United States is the number one arms exporter in 2015-2019

  • Europe

    Turkish TAI To Produce Thermoplastics For Boeing Defense

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • South Asia

    How Indian and Pakistan’s air force compared to each other?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber in Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Russia lost 45 percent of its special forces in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

  • Americas

    US Army Special Forces Green Berets Fields FPV Drones

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Falcon 7X Jet to Greece

  • C4iSR

    Sanctions Buster: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide and Semiconductor to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP

  • Europe

    Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

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