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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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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 […]

Air Platform

AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

May 23, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has contracted California-based unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturer AeroVironment to supply the tube-launched loitering munition to Ukraine. The award, announced by the Department of Defense (DoD) on 6 May, covers hardware production of […]

Europe

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

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

A new US government package to support Kyiv in its fight against Moscow’s invasion includes helicopters and loitering munitions. The $800 million package includes a range of systems, with an emphasis on mobility as well […]

  • Israeli IAI Awarded Contract to Produce Barak MX Anti-air Missile for the Royal Thai Air Force.

    January 1, 2026 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) confirmed in early December 2025 that it has secured a major export contract to supply the Royal Thai Air Force with the Barak MX air defense missile system. The deal gives [...]
  • Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

    May 15, 2023 0
    Germany may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine in the near future. This was reported by the German newspaper Der Spiegel, citing sources in the German government familiar with the situation. Germany announced [...]
  • Turkiye started integrating KTJ-3200 turbojet on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile

    February 2, 2026 0
    SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun. Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise [...]
  • St Petersburg Bomb Blast Kills Putin’s Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky

    April 3, 2023 0
    Well-known Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed in a bomb blast in a cafe in St Petersburg on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported. A pro-Kremlin writer wounded in car bomb that killed his driverDateMay [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

    August 26, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Air Force said it shot down a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter belonging to the Russian army on Wednesday. Ukrainian Army Shot Down Ka-52 Helicopter While Bayraktar TB2 Record The ShootingDateOctober 9, 2022No IFF: Russia [...]
  • Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

    September 22, 2024 0
    A handful of tests launches of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s newest nuclear-capable missiles have either been canceled or failed since June, according to a report. Independent Russian news outlet Sirena reported on Wednesday, citing a [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

  • Air Platform

    China Inducts J-10C Fighter jet With WS-10B Taihang Engine

  • Europe

    The U.S. And Allies Supply Lethal Military Aid TO Ukraine

  • Europe

    French-German KNDS unveils Leopard 2 tank with unmanned turret

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • Europe

    Russia’s tank factories go into overdrive to make up for catastrophic Russian losses in Ukraine

  • Europe

    British Army Sent Elite Rangers Troops to Ukraine 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army developing autonomous technology for convoy system

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Awarded $4.9 Billion Contract To Develop Next-gen Adaptive Engines

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. State Dept Approves 36 F-15EX To Indonesian Government

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Proxy War Raging in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for Chinese-build Port.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

  • Uncategorized

    U.S State Department Approves Sale Of Rocket Launchers Ammunitions To Finland

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Poland purchases upgraded Rosomak fighting vehicles worth $1 billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils First Prototype TFX Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Trained Russian Pilots Crashed Six MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Since February 2022

  • Middle East

    Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fired ground-launched small diameter bombs for the first time

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. Navy Going Ahead with Sixth-generation F/A-XX Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Evidence Shows Polish Missile Attacks Were Russian-origin S-300 Missile Fired From Belarus, Not From Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in Greece

  • Europe

    Polish Army received a new batch of 120mm Rak self-propelled mortars

  • Europe

    Poland Orders More M1 Abrams Tanks Worth $1.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Africa

    Israel Shipyard to supply two OPV 45 to undisclosed African customer

  • Middle East

    Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Singapore Air Force Purchases H225M Helicopter Simulator From Spanish Indra

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MiG-29 And Su-27 Escort American B1B Lancer Bomber Over Black Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Australia Launches First Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for RAN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Destroyed Russian Military Headquarter In Luhansk

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Land Platform

    Bharat Forge, TATA, Mahindra And Adani want HAL Out Of Naval Helicopter Race For IN

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

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    Middle East

    Russia developed Su-30SM2 with new AL-41F-1S engine

  • C4iSR

    German Eurofighter Jets and Sea Stallion Helo to Receive Saab Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Air Platform

    French-made SAMP/T Anti-air Missile Shot Down Sukhoi Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Six Near-impossible Black Ops Successfully Conducted By Israeli Special Forces

  • Middle East

    Turkish-backed Syrian rebels close in on Russia’s Khmeimim air base, Russia vacates Syrian naval base

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan Deployed Hai Feng Shore-based Anti-Ship Missile Amid China Tension

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen is the Best 4.5 Gen Fighter Jet?

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen Helmet For Fixed-wing Aircrew

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