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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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  • Raytheon to deliver new Patriot missile defense systems to Romania

    January 12, 2025 0
    Raytheon, a division of RTX, has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This latest agreement includes a comprehensive package of fire units, radars, control [...]
  • TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 Helicopter

    April 23, 2021 0
    The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) shot down Russian-made Mi-35 helicopter in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, learned GDC citing Africa news. TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense SystemDateNovember 14, 2020Ethiopia to begin final phase of [...]
  • US Army to induct UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

    November 12, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — The newest version of the UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopter will enter the U.S. Army fleet in 2021, aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced Aug. 28 at the National Guard Association of the United States virtual [...]
  • First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

    October 17, 2020 0
    The milestone, announced by the service on 9 October, was marked by a release ceremony held at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas, and came some six months after the US Army completed its [...]
  • Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPAD

    April 4, 2022 0
    On 3 April 2022, a Su-35 combat aircraft was shot down near the settlement of Malaya Kamyshevakha near the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv RegionDateJune 13, 2022Ukraine Shot Down [...]
  • Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

    October 7, 2025 0
     Ukraine’s military intelligence says it sank a Russian warship off the coast of Crimea overnight, landing the latest in a series of blows to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet after mounting a “massive” missile attack on [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

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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  • Europe

    Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Deploys Response Group To Eastern Mediterranean To Support Israeli Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Develop Air-launched Nuclear Cruise Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Pearl Harbor Drone Attacks Exposed Putin’s Nuclear Bluff

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines intends to procure truck-mounted Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missile system from India

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests Precision Strike Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army used Israeli drones, armored vehicles and spyware during the military coup

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Operates 60 Illegal Casinos and Money Laundering Dens in Dhaka

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Plans To Deploy Bayraktar TB3 Drones From LHD TCG Anadolu

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases precision strike missiles with 500km range worth $1.6 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Capability In Australia

  • Europe

    Two Russian drunk pilots were killed after the Su-34 bomber’s ejection seats went off inside the hangar, sending them hurtling into the concrete roof.

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • Europe

    Russian commercial airliners grounded most of its aircraft amid Western sanctions and cannibalization of spare parts

  • Americas

    Russia Steals Lockheed Martin’s Promotional Video in Su-75 Checkmate Propaganda Video: Report

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Announced Industry Partnerships For Next-gen Howitzers

  • Middle East

    Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

  • Air Platform

    Should the U.S. send 42 A-10 Warthog to Ukraine instead of a boneyard?

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA To Add Anti-ship Ballistic Missile Capability To Sea Viper Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract for Combat Training Centre Support from Norway

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • Europe

    Morons or Inept: Russian Convoy of Troops Leaves Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant With Signs of Radiation Poisoning

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks destroyed three S-300 surface-to-air missile launchers

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Air Platform

    Australia received two new Chinook Helo

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike destroyed Russia’s Pantsir-S1 missile system in Belgorod

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

  • Middle East

    Leader Of Notorious Al Qassem Brigades, El Deif Or The Guest Was The Mastermind Behind The Massacre In Israel

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use domestically develop TF-6000 turbofan engine for KAAN fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Swallows Its Pride, Asks Turkey To Construct Floating Dry Dock For Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $443.76 million Contract To Produce AGM-158C LRASM

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

  • Europe

    Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

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