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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

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

August 27, 2021 GDC 0

Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mohammad Zahir Agbar, has claimed that President Ashraf Ghani had “taken $169 million with him” when he fled Afghanistan on 16 August. He said that Ghani should be arrested and 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

The U.S. Should Back Anti-Taliban Resistance Groups, Says Lawmaker

August 26, 2021 GDC 0

Hundreds of Taliban fighters were ambushed by resistance forces in the Panjshir Valley. Resistance forces drove more than thousands Taliban terrorists out of the valley, says anti-Taliban resistance group in Afghanistan says it has thousands […]

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 […]

Central Asia

Taliban Could Sell Captured A-29, C-130 and UH-60 Aircraft To China, Report

August 20, 2021 GDC 0

Once the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul and airfield in Kandahar, it captured a large number of military helicopters such as U.S.-made Black Hawks and Soviet-made Mi-17s, reported Defense News. The Afghan air […]

Central Asia

Taliban Seized Massive Weapons Cache, Received Supplies From Pakistan

August 16, 2021 GDC 0

The United States spent billions supplying the Afghan military with the tools to defeat the Taliban, but the rapid capitulation of the armed forces means that weaponry is now fueling the insurgents’ astonishing battlefield successes. […]

Central Asia

Taliban Seized Mi-35 Helicopter In Afghanistan Gifted By India, Reported Hindustan Times

August 12, 2021 GDC 0

New Delhi (GDC) — One of the four attack helicopters supplied by India to Afghanistan in 2019 has been seized by the Taliban after they took over the airport in Kunduz, the northern provincial capital […]

South Asia

Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

July 11, 2021 GDC 0

If you think beating back a resurgent Taliban is hard, try doing it while fixing a broken helicopter over Zoom. Biden is betting big on Afghanistan’s air force. The Biden administration requested $3.3 billion to […]

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  • Shadow War: An Iranian Oil Tanker Exploded In The Syrian Port of Latakia

    August 11, 2021 0
    An explosion was reported on a ship at the port in Latakia with a fire reported on the ship, according to Arabic media. The Latakia port is located just 20 kilometers from the Russian military [...]
  • AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

    May 16, 2025 0
    The AIM-174B ‘SM-6 ALC’ has been given a first official nickname by Commander, Naval Air Forces, marking the first time the missile has been acknowledged with a name since Naval News originally broke the news [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

    March 4, 2023 0
    The US State Department has approved a Javelin missile sale to the UK worth an estimated $125 million. The U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For AustraliaDateNovember 30, 2020The US State Department Approves Javelin for PolandDateMarch [...]
  • Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

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  • Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

    October 14, 2021 0
    On 30 September 2021, Turkey sent a formal request to the U.S. to purchase 40 new F-16V Block 70 aircraft with “Viper configuration” and nearly 80 kits from Lockheed Martin to modernize its existing F-16 [...]
  • France Follows UK By Sending Long-range Scalp Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

    May 19, 2023 0
    France will give Ukraine missiles with a “range to help Ukraine’s counteroffensive” days after the UK’s Storm Shadow munitions were used to devastating effect against Russian forces behind the front line. More Pain For Putin: [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones.

  • Europe

    The only bridge linking Belarus and Russia collapsed in Smolensk region, creating major supply problem for the Russian army

  • South Asia

    IAF MiG-29 fighter plane crashes in Punjab, pilot ejects safely

  • Europe

    Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone as souvenir

  • Europe

    British Eurofighter Typhoon Joins Air Combat Exercises With Swedish Gripen And Finish F/A-18 Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s Submariners and Shipbuilder Didn’t Know What To Test During $6 Billion Submarine Sea Trials

  • Naval Platforms

    India nails Russia’s defense industries coffin by selecting German submarines

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blew up Russia’s newest armored vehicles in Donetsk region

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Set To Flight Trial New AW249 Attack Helicopter For Italian Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Army deploys VL MICA anti-air missile system near Cambodian border

  • Americas

    Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive more CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Air Platform

    China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

  • Europe

    Bosnia purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Eyes Local Production

  • Air Platform

    Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Emerged As F-35 Alternative For Air Forces Worldwide

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    International Criminal Court to Prosecute Myanmar’s Top Military Leaders

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • Air Platform

    Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

  • Europe

    Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian Kh-35 anti-ship missile crashes in Krasnodar region

  • Europe

    MBDA’s Marte ER Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Passes Final Test

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range attack drones destroyed three of Russia’s corvettes stationed in Kronstadt.

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA will help build Ukraine’s next-generation Neptune cruise missile.

  • Middle East

    Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Air Platform

    French Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets Incept Russian Drones in Ukraine

  • Land Platform

    Pandur II 6×6 and 8×8 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier

  • Uncategorized

    Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

  • Middle East

    President-elect Joe Biden Won’t Be A Savior For Palestine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Integrated Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems into AH-64E Apache and T-7A RedHawk.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-300 SAM which doesn’t detect drones to defend itself from drones in St Petersburg

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • South Asia

    In a major strategic shift, Pakistan offers a seaport and naval base to the U.S.

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Loitering Munitions

    U.S. Army Launched Barrages of Shahed Copycat LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Iran Destroying Military Installations.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4 to U. S. Army

  • Europe

    Estonia plans to purchase 12 155mm Ceasar Howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine has destroyed Russia’s Podlet radar complex in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine hails its first counteroffensive success in defense of Bakhmut

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