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Tu-22M Destroyed

Europe

Putin tastes his own medicine as Ukraine’s SBU destroyed 40 of Putin’s prized Tu-22M, Tu-95 and A-50 Beriev AWACS

June 2, 2025 GDC 0

FOUR Russian airfields housing Putin’s nuke bombers have reportedly been blitzed in an extraordinary drone strike – wiping out at least 40 aircraft. Ukrainian security sources told the Kyiv Post a special operation – codenamed […]

Air Platform

Russian Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District

April 3, 2025 GDC 0

It’s the fifth Tu-22M loss since 2022. Two crashed, two were struck by drones and one was shot down. A Russian air force Tupolev Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District, in eastern Russia 2,700 miles […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 km deep inside Russia

July 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s intelligence directorate may have pulled off its most impressive strike on Russian territory since Russia widened its war on Ukraine 28 months ago. According to Ukrainian Pravda, citing intelligence sources, the directorate flew long-range […]

Air Platform

Incompetent Russian Military Covering Up Aircraft With Flammable Car Tyres To Protect Them From Drone Strikes

September 7, 2023 GDC 0

Moscow’s forces have started covering some of their attack aircraft with car tyres, in what experts say could be a makeshift attempt to protect them from Ukrainian drone strikes that have had increased recent success […]

Europe

Ukrainian drone attacks destroyed two Tu-22M3 nuke bombers and three Su-34 bombers at Soltsky-2 airbase

August 23, 2023 GDC 0

British MoD says drone attacks included destruction of supersonic bomber at air base near St Petersburg 500km from Ukraine’s border. Russian Tupolev Tu-22 supersonic bomber engulfed in flames after reportedly being hit by a drone […]

  • Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

    December 23, 2024 0
    The Israeli-manufactured air defense system will be sold to Slovakia to add to its defense infrastructure. Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systemsDateSeptember 27, 2024Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air MissilesDateJanuary 17, [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system in Crimea

    June 27, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) has released video footage showing the destruction of core components of Russia’s S-400 “Triumf” air defense system in occupied Crimea. Ukraine’s Prymary Unit Destroyed $1.2 Billion Worth of Russian [...]
  • Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

    June 6, 2021 0
    OTTAWA (GDC) — Canada’s top military procurement official says he is optimistic the federal government will finally end its decade-long search for a new fighter jet for the Royal Canadian Air Force next year despite [...]
  • New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

    June 10, 2023 0
    The AMA, a joint venture between Serco and Civmec, is offering an evolved Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel – Medium (LMV-M) design, ‘Oboe’, with IMC’s complementary capabilities, shared values and renowned expertise set to bolster an already [...]
  • Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

    May 24, 2021 0
    The U.S. Air Force announced Tuesday that it has teamed up with Lockheed Martin to open a new production line of F-16s for foreign military sales. According to the Air Force, the F-16 Block 70/72 [...]
  • Putin Blames Russian Rocket Scientists For Patriot Interception And Sent Them To Penal Colony for Treason

    April 22, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin has boasted about Russia’s hypersonic missile capability, but working on the program that flexes Moscow’s military might is fraught with risk, following the latest jailing of a scientist involved in its research. Vladimir [...]
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 […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Americas

    President Biden Commissions Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine, USS Delaware

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • Middle East

    Mojtaba Khamenei, the grand thief of Iran, built a $3 billion property empire in London, Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Americas

    BAE Systems To Develop Optionally Manned Vehicle For US Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Middle East

    Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Electro Optic Systems Developed New Directed-energy counter-drone technology

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new multi-role armored vehicle.

  • Europe

    American-made Strykers armored vehicles help Ukraine achieve breakthrough in the Kursk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Opens Redeveloped Naval Base in Northern Territory

  • Europe

    Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defense system.

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France and Italy To Deliver High-tech SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan inaugurated the fourth and final Turkish-built MILGEM corvette

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US-made AGM-88E HARM Anti-radiation Missile’s Component Found At Russian Destroyed SAM Site in Eastern Ukraine

  • Industry

    Austal to Acquire Queensland-based BSE Marine Solutions

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s new Su-57 aircraft relocated in Novosibirsk far from the ATACMS range

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. to expedite arms exports to Indo-Pacific nations

  • Europe

    Czech Republic is the first country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

  • Americas

    Amid China and Russia tensions, US considering nuclear tests after 28 years hiatus

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Air Platform

    France Delivers Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Bomber Fired Missiles At Sea Instead Of Ukrainian Territory In Latest Humiliation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Short-range FB-10A Anti-air Missiles

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. Marine Raiders in Taiwan, a warning to China!

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

  • Africa

    Nigeria To Manufacture Beryl M762 Assault Rifles

  • Air Platform

    Serbia negotiating with France to purchase Rafale jets, Mistral SAM and H125M helicopters

  • Europe

    Russian troops received Chinese ShaanXi Tiger 4×4 armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian PT PAL Signs Contract With MBDA to Upgrade Bung Tomo Class Warship

  • Air Platform

    Global Hawk drones to be converted for hypersonic testing

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