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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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  • Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

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  • Here’s why Russia’s invading forces are talking over unencrypted radios in Ukraine?

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  • Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

    June 7, 2020 0
    According to a Tweet released by Boeing Defense on June 4, 2020, the new generation F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft has conducted its first flying test and Boeing expects to deliver the first [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s Submarine Tender To Support AUKUS Pilar 1

    September 19, 2024 0
    The mixed crew of U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy personnel will take part in a Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) over the next several weeks as Australian technicians perform maintenance on a U.S Navy [...]
  • 7 DJI drone experts are dead, and almost 400 Chinese military personnel are trapped inside a bunker, non-contactable or presumed dead in Iran.

    March 18, 2026 0
    Fresh intelligence from inside the Chinese Communist regime reveals a far larger disaster than previously known: at least seven technicians from Chinese drone maker DJI were killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, while 300 to [...]
  • Romania To Purchase Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

    September 25, 2022 0
    According to information published by the “BaklkanInsight” website on September 22, 2022, last week during a visit to Israel, the Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dîncu requested the purchase of the Israeli Iron Dome short-range air defense missile [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Central Asia

    Armenia to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Sent 72 AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 More MH-60R ASW Helicopters For RAN

  • Air Platform

    Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Pilots Received Silver Stars Award For Escaping Six Houthi Missiles While Flying F-16CJ Wild Weasel.

  • Europe

    ATACMS could be a game changer for Kyiv’s goal of retaking Crimea, former U.S. General Ben Hodges has said

  • Europe

    Su-34 bomber crashed in Khabarovsk Territory in Russia

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Purchases THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract For Sea Skimming Target Vehicle

  • Americas

    Modernized Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Get Raytheon Guidance Systems

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea declassifies its Hyunmoo-V strategic missile system

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Indian Air Force Declined Russia’s Offer to Buy 117S Engine and Irbis-E Radar?

  • Europe

    Russia lost 400 tanks and 500 supply vehicles in Avdiivka to gain a few kilometers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down a Russian Ka-52 Attack helicopter

  • South Asia

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

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery strike damaged Russian ‘Velikiy Ustyug’ missile corvette

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed, TATA Joint Venture Hopeful About Winning India’s MRFA Project With Its F-21 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    India postponed order of another batch of Rafale due to COVID-19

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Export Surges By 12%

  • South Asia

    Indian Military plans $15.95 billion capital spends out of $65.86 billion Defense Budget

  • Air Platform

    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India Removes Offset Clause For Government-To-Government Arms Deals

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Verba man-portable air defense system contains Swiss-made seeker components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

  • South Asia

    Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Russia started flight trials of unmanned attack helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse Engineer Its Technology?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • C4iSR

    Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

  • Africa

    Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reselling arms to Sudanese terrorists group

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Air Force To Join Desert Flag Exercise in UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike blew up Russia’s major oil depot in Makiivka

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Negotiating With UK To Purchase Eurofighter, Type 23 Frigate And C-130J Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Journalists Exposing Russian Army’s Casualties In Putin’s War

  • Europe

    Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu could succeed Putin as leader of Russia, leaked FSB document

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

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