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  • [ June 24, 2026 ] Mad Vlad Orders Pulling Air Defenses Back from the Front-line to Moscow Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks. Europe
  • [ June 24, 2026 ] World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure. Europe
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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 […]

  • Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

    January 4, 2025 0
    South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight Hanwha Ocean has concluded a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to construct the first two ships of the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). [...]
  • North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

    September 14, 2021 0
    North Korea has conducted its first missile test in about six months. The long-range cruise missile being tested could give Pyongyang another way to evade its neighbors’ missile defenses, according to a BBC report.  China’s [...]
  • Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

    October 24, 2021 0
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  • Taiwan Deployed Hai Feng Shore-based Anti-Ship Missile Amid China Tension

    May 25, 2024 0
    A defense official said yesterday that the armed forces will establish the Republic of China Navy Sea Control Missile Command in Yunlin County’s Huwei Township by the end of the year. Taiwan will deploy 1400 [...]
  • AVIC CM-400AKG Air-launched Cruise Missile

    April 29, 2020 0
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  • Ukrainian troops blow up Russian BTR-82A armored vehicles convoy in Skadovsk

    November 15, 2023 0
    Ukrainian military claims a successful strike on a convoy of Russian troops near Gladkivka, Skadovsk, in the Kherson region. The strike, captured in footage circulating online, showcases a column of Russian military vehicles on the [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

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 […]

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    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured half the territory from Russia since its invasion

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    Pakistan denies cancellation of helicopter deal with Turkey

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan (thief) for Multi-billion-Dollar Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust Putin

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Ballistic Missiles, Air Defence System, Radars, Naval Bases and Military Installations Completely Destroyed.

  • Europe

    Saab RBS15 MK4: Game Over Once Locked-in To The Target

  • Air Platform

    H160M Guepard Joint Light Helicopter

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea has ruled out signing security pact with China

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshis turned to Virtual Private Network (VPN) as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered DGFI to crackdown on citizens using draconian ICT law

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Fighting A Modern Warfare

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan Introduces KALAN Naval Drone for Littoral Strike Operations.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

  • Europe

    Russia admits it no longer has the naval power to defend shadow oil tankers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Navy Deploys Two OPVs in Indo-Pacific Region

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany delivers new Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Coast Guard To Integrate Saab Giraffe And Northrop C5ISR Into Offshore Patrol Cutter

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Supply 120mm Gun Turrets For CV90 Armored Vehicles.

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8 Poseidon MPA to Canada

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC FTC-2000G AJT/Ground Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

  • C4iSR

    CEA Technologies 3D Active Phased Array Radar

  • Central Asia

    We have ‘problems’ with Russia, says Russia’s ally Armenia

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Europe

    Greece acquires French warships in multibillion-euro defense deal

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

  • Ballistic Missile

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

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • Middle East

    No Reaction From S-300: The Israeli Air Force F-16 Strikes Near Syrian S-300 Position

  • Europe

    Russia Ran Out of Anti-air Missile System, Faces Huge Challenge To Counter Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone

  • Air Platform

    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and UAE based Group 42 to develop technology solutions for COVID-19

  • Europe

    Why Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership Have Russia Worried?

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes Avdiivka near the eastern city of Donetsk Oblast

  • Europe

    Putin calls the terrorist group Taliban an ally of Russia

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    PLA Air Force Retires All J-7 Aircraft And Replaces With J-10, J-11 And J-16

  • Europe

    Australian-made Cutting-edge Robot Rocket Launcher ‘Funnel Web’ Soon Be Smashing Through Russian Defenses

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy deploys Reis class submarine TCG Piri Reis in Bosphorus Strait

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Allocates $100 Million For Turkish Drones

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

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