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  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Pantsir, and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks. Europe
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Castellion Awarded Contract to Produce Blackbeard Hypersonic Missiles for the U.S. Navy. Americas
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow’s oil refinery embarrass Putin for the second time in a row. Europe
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles. Cruise Missiles
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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 […]

  • Slovenia Donates 35 BVP M-80A Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

    June 26, 2022 0
    According to information published by the “24UR” website on June 21, 2022, Slovenia has donated to Ukraine 35 BVP M-80A tracked armored IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) that have already been sent by train to Ukraine. Slovakia Donates [...]
  • Russian Su-34 Fullback Bomber Bombed Own City Of Belgorod

    April 21, 2023 0
    The Russian defense ministry has confirmed that the Su-34 Fullback strike aircraft bombed the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine. Russia’s Su-34 dropped glide bombs on Belgorod apartment due to GLONASS guidance error, [...]
  • Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons

    March 31, 2024 0
    The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge. Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored VehiclesDateJuly 8, [...]
  • Corrupt Yasser Arafat Stole $8 Billion from Palestine Authority and Left Property Empire in France and the UK for his Family Members.

    March 20, 2026 0
    Yasser Arafat, while maintaining a frugal personal life, oversaw a corrupt Palestinian Authority (PA) system, with audits revealing he diverted roughly $900 million to $1 billion in public funds between 1995 and 2000. Reports suggest [...]
  • U.S. Senate Allocates $25 Billion For Navy’s Shipyard Upgrade Projects

    April 30, 2021 0
    Senate legislation, introduced on Wednesday, calls for a $25 billion investment in public and private shipyards that build and maintain the U.S. Navy fleet. The bill allocates allocate $21 billion under the Defense Production Act [...]
  • Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine

    May 2, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly approved its first weapons sale to Ukraine since the start of his second term, with plans to authorize direct commercial exports valued at $50 million or more. The move [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Europe

    France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

  • Americas

    General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI Signs MoU with GE Marine on Co-production of Marine Propulsion

  • Air Platform

    Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Proposes New Security Organization Involving China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $2.4 Billion Contract To Produce 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China are trying to defuse border tensions but behind the scenes China mobilizing troops, armoured vehicles and artillery near Ladakh border

  • Europe

    Turkey Wants to Revive SAMP-T Partnership With Italy and France, Erdogan

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    AI & ML: US Air Force’s B-21 Raider Takes Technology One Step Ahead

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin submit proposal to Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar and Nigeria Ground JF-17 Blunder Fighter Jets Amid Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Issues

  • South Asia

    India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For US Army

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-11A fighters over Taiwanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    India Finally Decommissions Soviet-era MiG-21 Fighter Jet Nickname “the Flying Coffin”

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

  • Europe

    Ukraine hits Russian shipyard in Crimea port, destroying cruise missile carrier the Askold

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Launches INS Himgiri Frigate

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian death toll passes 10,000

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Likely To Be Second Export Customer Of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Europe

    U.S. Pledges Additional $700 Million Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Received Tenth P-8I Neptune Marine Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Germany blocks Eurofighter jets sale to Saudi Arabia over Yemen conflict

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Middle East

    Advancing Nuclear Ambitions of Saudi Arabia With China and Pakistan’s Help

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Cambodian Armed Force’s Chinese-made KS-1C (FK-3) Missile System Failed to Intercept Thai Air Force’s Missile and Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Estonia is planning to procure up to 300 armoured vehicles

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy launches Arleigh-Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI unveils Scorpius electronic warfare system for multi-threat countermeasures

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War: Thousands of Indian and Chinese Troops Take Positions in Pagong Lake

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: The World Learnt New Drone War

  • Air Platform

    Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to Build Loyal Wingman in Queensland, Australian

  • Europe

    Turkey Exported $900 Million Of Dual-use Technology To Russian Defense Industries, Violating International Sanctions

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Missile Factory Hit By Israeli Air Strike.

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

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