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Europe

Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

December 22, 2025 GDC 0

A clip widely circulating on social media appears to show a Russian military transport aircraft falling apart just before it crashed northeast of Moscow earlier this month. The brief video appears to have been posted […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s An-26 Transport Aircraft in Crimea.

December 17, 2025 GDC 0

Russian channels are reporting that a Ukrainian drone struck an An-26 military transport aircraft at the Kacha airbase in occupied Crimea, an incident that allegedly caused casualties on the ground. The information was posted by […]

Air Platform

Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.

November 12, 2025 GDC 0

Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft during a November 7 ceremony in Naypyidaw, verified by independent imagery. The delivery underscores growing Russia-China coordination in supporting Myanmar’s air […]

Air Platform

Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. The aircraft is part of Paris’ efforts to integrate next-generation capabilities into […]

Air Platform

Russia started restoring Soviet-era An-124 transport aircraft for Ukraine war

October 7, 2024 GDC 0

According to Russian media, an Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy transport aircraft was reported to have been transported to the Aviastar aircraft repair facility at Ulyanovsk-Vostochny airport for restoration and modernization efforts aimed at returning it […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky, AMMROC Announced Partnership for Black Hawk Helicopter Maintenance in the UAE

May 18, 2024 GDC 0

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a partnership with the Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) as an authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center for Lockheed Martin Black Hawk helicopters in the […]

Air Platform

South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft

May 5, 2024 GDC 0

Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, said on Monday that South Korea has selected the C-390 Millennium as its choice for new military transport aircraft. South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) revealed the selection of […]

Air Platform

UK purchased six H145 helicopters for training mission

April 23, 2024 GDC 0

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters. The new aircraft will be used in the military’s emergency response missions in Cyprus […]

Air Platform

US State Department approved the sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina

April 22, 2024 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina. The estimated $143 million sale includes spares engines, training, and logistics support. However, the number of aircraft to be […]

Air Platform

Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

March 24, 2024 GDC 0

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  • Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

    August 28, 2023 0
    Russian military bloggers are currently voicing fierce criticism of their own military command, as follows FOCUS online. A brigade of Russian soldiers isolated on an island in the Dnipro River is being massively shelled by [...]
  • China developed new radars for type 055 destroyers

    October 16, 2020 0
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  • China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

    November 13, 2021 0
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  • RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

    September 1, 2020 0
    Thailand’s intention to buy two more submarines from China has run into vociferous resistance, with the country’s main opposition party questioning the need to go ahead with the acquisition against the backdrop of the economic slump caused [...]
  • Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

    August 29, 2024 0
    Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has extended an olive branch to Bangladesh’s newly appointed interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. He was eager to collaborate and enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations.  [...]
  • France launches future aircraft carrier design work

    April 24, 2021 0
    Paris has begun the process of designing a replacement for its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, with industrial lead Naval Group saying its successor will be “the biggest warship France has ever built”. French [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Showcases New Medium Range L-SAM Missile Interceptor

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner mercenary group shot down seven aircraft and killed 13 aircrew during mutiny

  • Air Platform

    Iran Purchases Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 Fighter Jets, IRGC Reported

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Says 2783 Soldiers Killed In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Russia’s Su-30SME Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Plans To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. claims 188,000 Russian killed in the Ukraine war since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion

  • Americas

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former 11 Army Generals escaped to India despite arrest warrants and the seizure of passports.

  • South Asia

    Indian Government is likely to order more Rafale

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroys Three S-400 Launchers and 96L6 Radar Using ATACMS Cluster Munitions In Donetsk

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s $45 Million Nebo-SVU Radar Advertised As Stealth Aircraft Detector

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases 218 Chunmoo K239 MLRS From South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received VAB Armored Vehicle From France

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army National Guard Received First UH-60V Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Russians Made the Kherson Oblast ‘City Of Death’ As They Flee Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    Humiliating pictures showed the destroyed Russian submarine with massive hull breaches

  • Cruise Missiles

    Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran Prepares Short-range Ballistic Missile Shipment To Russia

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils KF21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles For Export Markets

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAN Warship Joins Multinational Military Exercise In South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Canadian Bombardier Defense Opens New Office in Australia

  • Middle East

    Turkish-backed Syrian rebels close in on Russia’s Khmeimim air base, Russia vacates Syrian naval base

  • Middle East

    Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan lays keels of two FAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatar

  • Middle East

    Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

  • Air Platform

    China Sends Blowfish A2 Unmanned Helicopters to Indian Border

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Demonstrates AS9 SPH And AARV To Australian Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

  • Europe

    Russian troops fled from Ukraine frontline, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claims

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Naval Weapons

    Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops received hundreds of bomber drones

  • Air Platform

    China aiming Turkey as the potential export customer of the FC-31: report

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