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Infantry Weapons

Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

April 10, 2020 GDC 0

In November 2018, Viktor Murakhovsky, a writer for the Russian publication Arsenal of the Fatherland, posted a comment regarding the performance of Russia’s Pantsir S-1 air-defense system. Read More Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed […]

Middle East

Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame. Iranian President Rouhani offered condolences to the victims’ families and […]

Middle East

Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed in Iran on Wednesday after being hit by what the US and other governments say was an Iranian air-defense missile. The missile system in question, a Russian-made Tor-M1, designated […]

  • Ukraine Shot Down Another Su-35 Fighter Jet In Kherson, 28th Su-35 Downed In Ukraine War

    February 9, 2023 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers said Tuesday they found what they believe to be parts of Russia’s high-end Su-35S Flanker multirole fighter that was shot down in southern Ukraine. Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In [...]
  • Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

    September 2, 2025 0
    Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed. Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 [...]
  • Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

    June 9, 2020 0
    Photos of the Shenyang J-31 twin-engine fifth-generation fighter jet, have been frequently released on Chinese social media since May, leading to considerable speculation that the aircraft could be set to enter service in the PLA [...]
  • Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

    July 17, 2024 0
    Swedish Submarine Södermanland Re-Launched Following Lifetime ExtensionSwedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has been re-launched following a lifetime extension ordered in 2022. HSwMS Södermanland submarine undergone lifetime extensionDateNovember 18, 2024Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class SubmarineDateSeptember [...]
  • US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

    September 24, 2020 0
    The combat-tested Air Force Reaper drone can attack terrorists, destroy enemy tanks and target fixed infrastructure with precision-guided Hellfire missiles. It can even find high-value targets and quickly network warzone video and data to decision-makers on the ground. But [...]
  • Turkey’s Anka-III Stealth Drone Achieves ‘Important’ Milestone

    November 25, 2024 0
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Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands trapped in Chinese debt as it turned into a PLA naval base of the Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Air Platform

    UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to exhaust Russian troops and ammo in Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • South Asia

    India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Europe

    Germany Sold 1.6 Billion Euros Arms To Arab Countries In 2020

  • C4iSR

    Hungary deploys Israeli-made ELM-2084 air defense radar system

  • Americas

    What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Started Negotiations with the U.S. to Purchase F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • Americas

    US Marine Unit Received New Counter Drone Gun

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives cutting-edge vehicle-mounted air traffic control (ATC) systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raid

  • Europe

    Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev accuses Russia of shooting down passenger plane

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Deadliest Female Sniper ‘Joan of Arc’ Has Strong Lady Balls Than Putin’s Mangina

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Considers Supplying 370km Range JASSM Missiles to Ukraine, Which Could Alter Course of War

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to build fifth-gen KAAN fighter jets by 2030 if Germany doesn’t sell Eurofighters

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • South Asia

    BJP Leader Warns India Not To Buy S-400: Subramanian Swamy

  • Air Platform

    Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: The World Learnt New Drone War

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Trapped In Chinese, Indian and Russian Debt, Heading Towards Sri Lanka Style Bankruptcy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Once Again Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Using Patriot PAC-3 Missile

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • Americas

    BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

  • Americas

    Naval Group Delivers Fourth OPV 87 to Argentina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics flew first combat ready Tejas LCA

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Will Leave Bakhmut On 10th May To ‘Lick Our Wounds’, Yevgeny Prigozhin Announced

  • Europe

    Denmark votes overwhelmingly to join EU’s common defense policy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s first indigenous LPD starts sea trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

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