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Middle East

President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule has ended

December 8, 2024 GDC 0

Syria’s army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told Reuters, following a rapid rebel offensive that took the world […]

Middle East

Iran begins evacuating military personnel from Syria: Report

December 7, 2024 GDC 0

Iran began evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing Iranian and regional sources – a move seen as a reflection of Iran’s diminished ability to support […]

Middle East

Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

December 6, 2024 GDC 0

Surprise rebel attacks in northwestern Syria might well divert some of Russia’s attention away from its grinding war in Ukraine, but will the distraction prove big enough to become a lifeline for Kyiv? Rebel insurgents, […]

Middle East

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

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

Turkish-backed rebel and opposition forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are making significant territorial gains in northwestern Syria, advancing deeper into the Latakia Governorate. The advance, which began as part of a broader offensive […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

December 3, 2024 GDC 0

Syria’s rebels seized most of Aleppo on Saturday as their sweeping advance ousted Russian forces from at least three military bases around the city. Opposition fighters raced through Aleppo, Hama and Idlib provinces in a […]

Middle East

Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

November 30, 2024 GDC 0

Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said on Friday they had reached the heart of the northern city of Aleppo after a surprise sweep through government-held towns and nearly a decade after having been […]

Middle East

Israel Bombed Hezbollah’s Ammunition Storage Facility In Syria

October 3, 2024 GDC 0

Reports are emerging of a significant explosion and subsequent blaze near an airport and airbase in Syria this evening. The Syrian news outlet Syriawatan News alleges that an ammunition storage facility has been struck. The […]

Middle East

Ukrainian and Syrian forces started joint operations to take out key Russian mercenary recruitment centres worldwide

June 4, 2024 GDC 0

The alliance between Ukrainian and Syrian forces underscores the expanding reach and determination of Ukrainian military operations against Russian targets worldwide. Ukrainian forces have joined Syria in its attacks against Russian targets, marking a significant […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force Bombed Damascus and Aleppo Airports To Stop Iranian Weapons Shipment To Hamas And Hezbollah

October 24, 2023 GDC 0

Syrian state news agency SANA said Israeli missiles hit the airports in the capital of Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo, damaging their runways. It said one airport worker was killed in the attacks […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

July 5, 2022 GDC 0

Israel has destroyed one of Iran’s long-range BAVAR-373 air defense systems in Syria. A new strike by the Israeli Air Force’s F-16 on Syria has destroyed one of the long-range BAVAR-373 advanced air defense systems. […]

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  • Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

    February 21, 2026 0
    The Germany Defence Ministry was reported on February 19 to be considering placing an order for up to 35 additional F-35A fifth generation fighters, doubling the number of the aircraft it plans to field, in [...]
  • The USAF And RAAF Join F-35 Training Partnership

    February 19, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force returned a majority of its F-35A Lightning II pilots, maintainers and aircraft to RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia, in December 2019, but still maintains a joint pilot-training and maintenance presence at Luke AFB. [...]
  • Switzerland Purchases 36 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $6.25 Billion

    September 20, 2022 0
    Switzerland has inked a deal to procure three dozen F-35A fighter jets, dodging a proposed popular referendum in the hopes of receiving the new jets by the end of the decade. Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation [...]
  • Massive explosions rip through Russian air base in Crimea as Ukraine launches ten ATACMS missiles

    May 16, 2024 0
    Ukraine pelted a key Russian air base with ten missiles in an overnight onslaught. Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in CrimeaDateApril 29, 2024U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts [...]
  • Elbit Systems to supply tank ammunition to NATO country

    June 4, 2024 0
    Israel defense giant Elbit Systems announced on Wednesday that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $115 million to supply tank ammunition to a NATO country. Elbit Systems Awarded $172 Million Contract to Supply Light [...]
  • Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

    August 7, 2025 0
    How did Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman, the much-discussed key figure in the Indian intelligence agency ‘RAW’ network in Bangladesh, escape? Investigations have revealed that General Mujib fled to India through the Dhobaura border in [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine was to avoid Bangladesh situation if Putin got toppled after the Ukraine war defeat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amphibious Assault Ship USS America sails through Taiwan straits

  • Industry

    U.S. Should Plan Early For Foreign Military Sale, Says DSCA Chief

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Dropped GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb On Hezbollah Headquarter, Possibly Killing Terrorist Group’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkey confirms 2,000km range ballistic missile program

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $504 Million Contact To Build 12 MH-60R Helicopters For Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

  • Americas

    US Coast Guard Commissions 44th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s defense industry faces serious challenges in export markets

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Eight More HIMARS System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    French Army’s Griffon Armored Vehicle Tested Aboard Mistral LHD

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • Africa

    Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Time Is Running Out To Rescue Indonesian Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Eight Archer Howitzers From Sweden

  • Air Platform

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

  • Americas

    Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

  • Europe

    Turkish jet-powered drone makes its first flight

  • Air Platform

    Latvia Latest Country to Buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones strike Russian ammunition depot

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

  • Air Platform

    Rafale Bonanza: Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying Up To 200 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s Number of Operational Ships to Decline by Next Year

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan to open F-16 maintenance and upgrade facility

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases twelve Alpha Jet aircraft from France

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco’s Sky Dragon 12 SHORAD

  • Air Platform

    Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport Aircraft

  • Land Platform

    South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Why the U.S. Navy purchased 78 Super Hornet block III?

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders Programmable Carl-gustaf Recoilless Rifles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan confirms fielding of new 400km range ASM-3A air-to-surface missile

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing Modi Government To Purchase 40 More Rafale To Counter Bangladesh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan stacks up large quantities of ground and air-launched precision strike missiles

  • Europe

    France sent Caesar self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine

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