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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 […]

  • Saab Giraffe AMB gains 1-second scan capability for near-real-time air surveillance.

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  • Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

    February 7, 2024 0
    Russia has announced an ambitious plan to invest $1.1 Billion in the advancement and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next three years. The initiative, outlined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of [...]
  • Japanese Soryu-class submarine detects type 094 submarine in its territorial waters near Amami Islands

    June 23, 2020 0
    Japanese Defence Ministry reported sighting a type 094 submarine around Amami Islands in the island nation’s contiguous zone on Saturday, June 20. As per reports, the ministry added that on the evening of June 18, Japenese [...]
  • RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

    September 25, 2020 0
    The Royal Air Force and Navy have increased their activity along the borders of the Russian Federation, conducting patrols. The RAF has identified the vulnerabilities of the air defense of the Russian Federation so that [...]
  • Akash SAM

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

    July 1, 2020 0
    India recently deployed Akash Missiles or Akash Air Defence System in  Ladakh region along the India-China border. Akash is an advanced, quick-reaction, surface-to-air missiles with a range of 30 km. The deployment of Akash Air [...]
  • USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

    February 27, 2021 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated Thursday (Feb. 25) that a U.S. Navy ship had sailed through the Taiwan Strait the previous day. USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan StraitsDateJanuary 1, [...]
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 […]

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Europe

    The West Must Give Putin The “Lessons of Iraq” in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with France to purchase Rafale fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Announced Backlog Of 398 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $30 Billion

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Switchblade 600 Anti-armor Loitering Munitions

  • Naval Platforms

    Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) or sea drones for ocean attack

  • Americas

    Lockheed unveils new Sentinel A4 radar for US Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Europe

    U.S. to deliver M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump’s Executive Order to Freeze USAID Hit Hard on Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant.

  • No Picture
    Europe

    Poland sets to order Rak Self-propelled Mortars

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchases CAMM Missile System for Visby-class Frigate.

  • C4iSR

    Kuwaiti Super Hornet Gets Integrated Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

  • South Asia

    China deploys J-11 fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters near Indian border

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 10X As Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare Systems (MAWS)

  • South Asia

    How Indian and Pakistan’s air force compared to each other?

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Americas

    US Army Awarded A Contract To Buy Carl-Gustaf Shoulder-fired Weapons

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases Israeli Barak MX Missile Defense System.

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Purchases Rafael Spike NLOS Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thousands of US marines land in Darwin, Australia for training

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Wants Unmanned Technology In KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Indonesian Navy commissions 9th and Final Bintuni-Class LST

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Indonesia Sent Letter of Intent to South Korea to Purchase MSAM-II Cheongung II Missile System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China warns Australia against following NATO and America’s footsteps to boost defense spending

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Militarizing Ports Around Australia, Defense Minister Peter Dutton

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia wants to buy back the Turkish S-400 air defence system, amid air defence shortages.

  • Air Platform

    Russia ramps up Iranian-designed Shahed drones under the name Geran-2 kamikaze drone production

  • Europe

    Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest in drone development programme

  • South Asia

    What Field Marshall Asim Munir achieved at the Whitehouse, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman failed to achieve?

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