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South Asia

Pakistani F-16 Carried Out Air Strikes Targetting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Leader Noor Wali Mehsud.

October 10, 2025 GDC 0

The Afghan capital shook with the sound of explosions as Pakistani F-16 fighter jets reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions inside the city. Afghan authorities confirmed unusual aerial activity over the city. […]

Europe

Russia Recruiting Opium Addicted Former Afghan Soldiers And Taliban To Fight In Ukraine

October 28, 2022 GDC 0

Russia appears to be eyeing up opium addicted former Afghan troops and Taliban in Afghanistan to fight in Ukraine according to reports, reports Reuters. U.S. President Joe Biden has faced repeated criticism for withdrawing forces from Afghanistan […]

Central Asia

John Bolton warns Taliban may get nuclear weapons from Pakistan

September 28, 2021 GDC 0

Former national security adviser John Bolton claimed that the military withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to the Taliban getting nuclear weapons from Pakistan. John Bolton served as national security adviser from April 2018 to September […]

Central Asia

Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

September 24, 2021 GDC 0

The Taliban’s stunning victory in Afghanistan was met with horror throughout much of the Western world. It was a slightly different story in some quarters of Pakistan. A few days after militants seized Kabul, a […]

Central Asia

U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

September 6, 2021 GDC 0

The US spent $83 billion in training and equipment for the Afghan military since 2001, includes $2 billion in Humvees and $147 million in Black Hawk helicopters, a report by Daily Mail. The total cost […]

Central Asia

Pakistan’s ISI Trained Taliban Special Forces “Badri 313”

September 5, 2021 GDC 0

The Taliban special force’s name pays homage to the battle of Badr. The fight took place over 1,400 years ago when prophet Mohammed ‘vanquished’ all his enemies with a force of 313 soldiers. However, this […]

Central Asia

Taliban Shipping Captured Arms to Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, A Banned Terrorist Group In Kashmir, India

August 30, 2021 GDC 0

Footage published by Afghanistan’s NRF in Panjshir Valley shows that the Taliban is shipping many M4 Carbines and armored vehicles to Pakistan – the possible shipping destination of these weapons is Kashmir. The Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, a […]

Central Asia

Taliban Is A Direct Threat To CSTO Allies, Vladimir Putin

August 28, 2021 GDC 0

On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Minister and close Putin ally Sergei Shoigu said the greatest threat posed by the Taliban was the “enormous” amount of arms the groups had captured as American troops hastily exited the […]

Central Asia

Kabul airport bombing leaves 60 dead, including 13 US Marines, Afghan officials say

August 27, 2021 GDC 0

After days of warnings about a possible Islamic State terror attack in the Afghan capital, officials say at least 60 people have been killed in suicide bombings outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), reports […]

Central Asia

U.S. Flys F/A-18 Super Hornet Over Kabul To Support Evacuation

August 20, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. military is flying F/A-18 fighter jets over Kabul “to ensure security” in the midst of its massive evacuation effort as American troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor […]

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  • Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

    July 23, 2021 0
    According to the Azeri Defense newspaper, Turkmenistan ordered the M-346 Master advanced training aircraft and eight AW139 multi-role medium helicopters. Both types of aircraft are manufactured by the Leonardo Company. Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 [...]
  • The Thief

    Bangladesh military (thief): as inept as it is corrupt

    May 28, 2021 1
    The answer to why Bangladesh’s military seems impotent against Myanmar’s aggression is that it is more mafia than military. Key Points: Corruption, self-interest over national security, lack of patriotism and inefficiencies riddled Bangladesh Armed Forces [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

    March 14, 2026 0
    On March 12, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment to Japan. Japan’s New Aegis System Equipped Vessels Will Boast an Impressive 128 [...]
  • Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

    March 31, 2026 0
    The U.S.-Iran war began February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and striking nuclear sites, prompting Iranian missile retaliation and the Strait of Hormuz closure. Israel slaughtered Russian [...]
  • Death Squad: Drug Dealings, Brutal Killings And Demanding Ransom by Bangladeshi Police Unit Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)

    March 15, 2020 0
    “If you find him – shoot and kill him, wherever he is. And then plant a weapon beside him.” This is often the order, says a high-ranking officer. In the conversation he explains how the [...]
  • NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Russian Tu-160 Blackjack

    April 22, 2021 0
    Russian fighter planes, bombers and surveillance aircraft were intercepted over the Baltic Sea by NATO F-16s and Eurofighter planes, NATO said on Wednesday. NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over EuropeDateMarch 31, 2021What Are Russian Bombers [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Offers Spare Parts And Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark Orders SAMP/T NG Air Defense Missile Systems to Counter Ballistic Threats.

  • Middle East

    The US State Department clears 4,569 MRAP excess defense articles to UAE

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia agreed to resume production of S-400 for India

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

  • Europe

    Satellite images show Russia moved most of its troops and equipment from Finish border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Middle East

    U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Enter Service With PLA Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

  • Civil Aviation

    Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Started Shipping Ammo, Assault Rifles and Artillery Shells To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Developed Sukil-200 Drones And Hrim Smart Ground Attack Munitions

  • Air Platform

    Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    South Korea, Japan, New Zealand And Canada Will Join AUKUS Pillar 2 As Advanced Technology Development Partners

  • Central Asia

    John Bolton warns Taliban may get nuclear weapons from Pakistan

  • Americas

    Columbia Class SSBN Will Be The Most Powerful Submarine In The World

  • South Asia

    Saab will offer complete transfer of technology to India at half the cost of Rafale, says Saab India CMD

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • Europe

    Babcock Floats Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Defense Industry

    Lithuania Purchases M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to Participate RAAF’s Next-gen Air Battle Management Systems Evaluation Stages

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For Australian Army

  • Europe

    KNDS to unveil next-gen main battle tank at Eurosatory 2024

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Ditches Russia As Ally, Decided To Purchase F-16V Fighting Falcon From America

  • Infantry Weapons

    US State Dept Approves Weapons Sale To UAE, Saudi Arabia And Jordan

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers 12 Gripen E to Philippines worth $1.1 billion

  • Naval Weapons

    Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

  • Americas

    The Atlantic Released Entire Signal Chat Showing Significant Security Breaches By Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Mike Waltz and JD Vance

  • Defense Industry

    Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Russia’s Radar on Black Sea’s Boyko Towers

  • Europe

    Quantum Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver UAS To Ukrainian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN, JMSDF, Royal Navy and US Navy Could Soon Face Chinese Type 055 Destroyer

  • Europe

    Russian United Ship Building Corporation plans to build two Ivan Gren-class amphibious assault ships

  • Middle East

    Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    General Atomics Received Civil Aviation Certification to Fly MQ-9B Drones over Civil Airspace

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

  • Air Platform

    The PLAAF issued aircraft painting and marking regulations

  • Europe

    Czech army plans to buy 52 CAESAR howitzer

  • Americas

    US Navy’s new Landing Craft Completes Tests with USS Carter Hall

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed five Russian MSTA-S howitzers in key counteroffensive

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