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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
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Air-Launched Weapons

Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. […]

  • Russian Navy presents new year’s wishlist, a new aircraft carrier

    January 12, 2020 0
    TASS reported last year that 12 people were injured, “mostly poisoned by combustion products.” Six of the injured are in intensive care, with “just one in satisfactory condition.” Several of the injured are reportedly firefighters that responded [...]
  • Dutch Army takes delivery of Electronic Warfare Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

    July 24, 2020 0
    According to information published by the Dutch Ministry of Defense website on July 2020, the Dutch Army has taken delivery of first Multirole Electronic Warfare Bushmaster 4×4 armored vehicle that will enter in service with the 102 [...]
  • Australian And American Super Hornets To Receive Next-gen Airborne Jammer

    April 10, 2023 0
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  • Royal Navy becomes paper navy, and British PM Starmer is begging President Macron to have the French Navy patrol British waters.

    April 12, 2026 0
    The Royal Navy is forced to ask the French Navy for help in intercepting Russian vessels in British waters because the Royal Navy’s warships are struggling with operational readiness, according to the Daily Mail. Dutch Navy Escorted Russian Navy’s Damaged Submarine Novorossiysk in North Sea.DateOctober [...]
  • Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

    July 1, 2020 0
    A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar. The production of helicopters at the company’s company in Mesa (Arizona) was completed [...]
  • Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

    May 9, 2024 0
    Hackers replaced Russian TV schedules during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians’ hands. Putin believed the Ukraine invasion would be three days of a cakewalk, [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • C4iSR

    Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Europe

    Havelsan Developed Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Launches New Aviation Command

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • Europe

    Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s mystery drone struck Belgorod military base exposing Russia’s air defense weaknesses

  • Europe

    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

  • Land Platform

    KAPLAN MT Medium-Weight Tank And IFV

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Killed Their Commander In A Mutiny, Report

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot defected to Ukraine flying a Mi-8 helicopter loaded with Su-30SM parts

  • Europe

    UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force is the first air force in the world to achieve sustained air dominance over another country from 2,000km away

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Held Keel-laying Ceremony For Fourth MILGEM Corvette

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Belgorod using HIMARS rocket artillery

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Bombed Russia’s FSB Office in Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed Russian dud Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system

  • Air Platform

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation on KAAN fighter jet project.

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Commander Asked Soldiers To Wear Civilian Clothes And Run, As Ukraine Reclaim Western Front Of Kherson

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Europe

    British Army spent $7.7 billion on a disastrous procurement project that delivered 44 armored vehicles out of 580

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

  • Naval Platforms

    French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claims Over 14,000 Russian Troops Killed In Action

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese-made PL-15 missile missed its target and debris found in India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • Defense Industry

    Japan offers lethal arms to the Indo-Pacific nations.

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Europe

    Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

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