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Europe

Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Strikes Blew Up Russia’s Airbase And Su-34 Bombers Fleet

March 3, 2023 GDC 0

A MAJOR Russian airbase was rocked by massive explosions overnight following a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the base for Putin’s Su-34 jets in the port town of Yeysk – located […]

Europe

Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

February 13, 2023 GDC 0

The crash of another Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh drone in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast on February 6 has revealed a new high-explosive warhead, suggesting some additional modification work being carried out by the Ukrainians. Ukraine used Soviet-era […]

Anti-air Missiles

Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

January 21, 2023 GDC 0

Paranoid Vladimir Putin has deployed air defence systems around Moscow as the tyrant fears being toppled amid his disastrous war in Ukraine. Pantsir-S1 and S-400 defence systems have been positioned on rooftops across the capital, which […]

Anti-air Missiles

Here’s Why Four Regiments Of Russian S-400 Air Defense System Failed To Detect Soviet-era Tu-141

December 10, 2022 GDC 0

The evidence of a new and unexpected weapon appeared on 5th December morning when mysterious explosions hit three Russian airbases. Ukraine demonstrated an apparent unique ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometres deep into Russian air space […]

Europe

Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

December 9, 2022 GDC 0

Russia has been forced to patch up an elite tank unit formed to defend Moscow with newly mobilized troops after suffering heavy casualties in Ukraine. The 1st Guards Tank Army (1st GTA) has been dispatched […]

Europe

Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Third Russian Airbase

December 7, 2022 GDC 0

Drones have struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine in the second day of attacks exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow’s most important military sites, experts said. Ukrainian officials did not formally confirm carrying out drone strikes inside […]

Europe

Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

December 7, 2022 GDC 0

Two days of drone attacks inside Russia’s border with Ukraine have exposed the vulnerability of some of Moscow’s most important military sites, observers said. Ukrainian officials did not formally confirm carrying out drone strikes inside […]

  • Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

    October 21, 2020 0
    At $2,000 a pop with a 2-5 kilometer flight range, Israeli company Spear’s smallest drone weighs less than 250 grams and can be fired from a grenade launcher The Defense Ministry is examining the use [...]
  • Elbit Systems Awarded $82 Million Contract to Supply Protection Systems and Electro-Optical Sights to the Netherlands

    February 11, 2021 0
    Haifa, Israel (GDC) – Elbit Systems Ltd announced today that it was awarded an approximately $82 million contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds AB (“BAE Systems Hägglunds”) to supply the Royal Netherlands Army (“RNLA”) with Active Protection [...]
  • Turkey Destroyed Syrian T-90 Tank Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone

    May 3, 2021 0
    In Idlib, a Syrian T-90 tank was destroyed by a MAM-L missile strike from a Bayraktar TB2 drone. Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADSDateMarch 2, 202020 Bayraktar TB2 Drone Swarms Destroyed [...]
  • Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X: Luxury In The Sky

    May 28, 2021 0
    Dassault Aviation announced the release of the latest iteration of its iconic business jet, the Falcon. Touted as the “new benchmark in business aviation” by CEO Eric Trappier, the Falcon 10X is going toe-to-toe with [...]
  • Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops

    April 24, 2024 0
    Fighting raged at Myanmar’s eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses, media and Thailand’s government said, forcing about 200 civilians to flee as rebels pressed to flush out junta troops holed up for days at [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in Rostov

    March 14, 2024 0
    Ukraine and Russia traded attacks on each other’s territory Wednesday, including a second day of drone attacks against Russian oil facilities, which President Vladimir Putin called an attempt to disrupt presidential elections set for this [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Images show Argentine insignias on recently purchased F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Europe

    Sweden Sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Stand Up Second Tejas Squadron

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Downed 15 ‘Unstoppable’ Russian Kinzhal Missiles

  • Americas

    US Navy Unveils Additional Details About the Next-Generation Trump-class Battleship.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Did China Send Soviet-era J-7 To Taiwan Strait?

  • Air Platform

    KAI to produce first KF-X prototype by April 2021

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s China-made F-7MB Fighter Jet Crashes In Bay of Bengal

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Purchases 785 Tomahawks and 540 SM-6 Missiles to Rebuild Fleet Firepower and Stocks.

  • South Asia

    Russian pilots and crews helping Myanmar’s junta to bomb schools, hospitals and monasteries

  • Europe

    Russia Sends 20 People Delegation for Negotiations in Beijing as China Wants to Pull the Plug Off $13 Billion ‘Power of Siberia 2’ Gas Pipeline

  • Air Platform

    India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • South Asia

    The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

  • Europe

    Turkish unmanned surface vessel test-fires guided cruise missile

  • Middle East

    Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Unveils Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Fighter Aircraft Concept

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • South Asia

    Indian ATS Arrests A HAL Employee For Supplying Aircraft Information to Pakistan

  • Europe

    Russia Detained Director General Of Shipyard For Stealing $606,300 Repair Funds Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Europe

    Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries suffer as France, Germany and America stop supplying spare parts and components to Turkish companies

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

  • Europe

    Saab Signs Two Contracts for Next Generation Corvettes for Sweden

  • Europe

    Chancellor Scholz Draw A Line On Sand Regarding Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. intelligence assesses Russia lost nearly 87% of the total committed personnel in the Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Poland discloses details of Bayraktar TB2 deals

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

  • Americas

    Dictator in Chief Donald Trump Wants Chinese-style Military Parade in Washington DC

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils next-gen ZTZ-201 light tank

  • South Asia

    The Indian Army Buys Negev Light Machine Guns from Israeli IWI Worth $116.4 Million

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Turkish drone maker Baykar signs largest ever sales agreement with Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used Harpy-2 drone to destroy another S-300 SAM site in Armenia

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

  • Americas

    U.S. Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production After Ukraine War Success

  • Air Platform

    Outdated and Unreliable Su-57 Forced Russia to Send 12 Years Old ‘Prototype 054’ Su-57 to India, China and UAE

  • Air Platform

    The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation: Indian High Commissioner To Bangladesh Reach Out To General Waker-Uz-Zaman Night Before Hasina Ousted And Ask Him To Listen To Sheikh Hasina And Shoot Protesters

  • Americas

    BAE, Oshkosh to build prototype cold-weather vehicles for U.S. Army

  • Africa

    Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West Africa

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • Europe

    Romania buys TB2 combat drones from Baykar worth $321 million

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