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Air Platform

A mysterious drone attack destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Transnistria

March 18, 2024 GDC 0

A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria on Sunday destroyed a Mi-8 helicopter and ignited a fire, authorities in the pro-Russia region said. The area’s pro-Russia officials blamed the […]

Europe

Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia to send troops

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria on Wednesday called on Russia for help by implementing “protective measures” amid “unprecedented challenges and threats” by Chisinau. The enclave has been controlled by pro-Russian separatists since the early 1990s […]

Europe

Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

May 1, 2022 GDC 0

After the utter destruction of Mariupol, the second stage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. The scope of the war now appears to be establishing complete control over Donbas and southern Ukraine. If successful, […]

Europe

Russia may look to expand the Ukraine war into Moldova

April 27, 2022 GDC 0

Concerns that the Ukraine war could escalate into a wider conflict grew on Tuesday as Kyiv accused Moscow of trying to create unrest in a Russian-backed separatist region of Moldova. The United Nations and the […]

  • Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov

    February 14, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the Black Sea off the coast of occupied Crimea in a combined operation of the armed forces and military intelligence. Ukrainian kamikaze [...]
  • Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

    August 15, 2024 0
    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into Sheikh Hasina’s alleged role in grocer’s deathFormer PM and others accused over actions of police who fired on protesters, killing shop owner crossing street. Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million [...]
  • Video shows Russian morons driving T-72B tanks onto land mines and exploding tanks

    March 1, 2023 0
    Several videos posted Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine depict a Russian T-72B tank destroyed by a landmine as it plodded through a minefield strewn with other damaged and abandoned tanks in Vuhledar, a [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $10.8 Billion Contract To Upgrade F-22 Raptor

    November 8, 2021 0
    The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Lockheed Martin a $10.8 billion contract for the modernization of the F-22 fleet. Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth JetsDateMay [...]
  • Corrupt Tulip Siddiq quits after ethics adviser rules she misled Brits

    January 15, 2025 0
    Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after controversy over her links to her aunt’s ousted political movement in Bangladesh. The Labour MP had been under mounting pressure to resign over her ties to [...]
  • Ukraine Negotiating With The U.S. For Patriot Missile Defense System And F-16 Fighter Jets

    September 20, 2022 0
    Politico, citing its sources, writes that Ukraine and the U.S. continue negotiations on the supply of Patriot air defense systems, F-16 fighter jets and Grey Eagle drones, but quietly. Ukraine’s F-16s prove effective in air [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives first new EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jet

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin meets with commanders as Ukraine advanced in Kursk region

  • Air Platform

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

  • Defense Industry

    Thales To Hire 12,000 Staff Amid Backlog Of Multi-billion Work Orders

  • Defense Industry

    Daewoo and Hanjin Join Forces On South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries will build Peru-class Next-Generation Submarine.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Purchases SM6 Ballistic Missile Interceptor For Hobart Class Destroyer Worth $7 Billion

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched devastating drone attacks on Russian oil refinery and microchip factory

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Russian Cargo Ships Stealing Grains From Ukrainian Port

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged Top Nuclear Scientists, Radar and Missile Designer Amid Chinese-made System Failures in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Releases Photo Of First Rafale For Greece

  • Americas

    Saab Wants Shot at U.S. Air Force’s AWACS Replacement Competition

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and ARC Group Supplying British and French-made Electronics and Cockpit Display System to Rosoboronexport

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard lauched the third Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan

  • Europe

    Russian Lawmaker Admits Moscow Failed to Achieve Any Goals in Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Proved Full Potential Of Patriot Missile Defense System Than The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Sacked Two More PLA Senior Generals.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Long-Range Refueling Drill In Preparation Of Iran Strike

  • Middle East

    Israel Bombed Hezbollah’s Ammunition Storage Facility In Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bhutan Latest Country to Formally Recognize Israel

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • Europe

    Turkiye Test-Fires 76mm Naval Guns For Milgem Corvette

  • Air Platform

    KAI to develop single-seater FA-50 light combat aircraft with new investment plan

  • Middle East

    Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles over Jordan, Syria, Israel and Iraq

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

  • Europe

    Gerlach armored tactical vehicle received Norwegian-made remote weapon station.

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force becomes first air force in the world to crash over 550 aircraft and lost 150 pilots in the last 30 years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Aims to Become Top 10 Global Arms Dealer.

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Anka-III Stealth Drone Achieves ‘Important’ Milestone

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches the Philippine Navy Corvette ‘BRP Miguel Malvar’

  • Naval Platforms

    Abengoa has inked a contract with Navantia to supply its AIP system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea to develop supersonic cruise missile for KF-X fighters

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