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A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber like the MiG-25 Foxbat defected to Japan

July 10, 2024 GDC 0

Russia on Monday said it had foiled an attempt by Kyiv to get a Russian military pilot to defect with his strategic bomber to Ukrainian-held territory. An unknown group of personnel offered the pilot and […]

  • Bayraktar Kizlilelma drone passes another critical milestone

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  • Chinese-made Temu JY-27A Anti-stealth Radar, FK-3 Missile and Russian-made S-300VM Proved Duds Against Super Hornets, EA-18G and F-35 Stealth Jets in Venezuela.

    January 5, 2026 0
    The US military’s surprise attack on Venezuela on January 3, which resulted in the capture of President Maduro and his wife, shocked the world. Reports indicate that Venezuela used a Chinese-made radar array touted as [...]
  • China’s Type 075 will start maiden voyage

    July 22, 2020 0
    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ‘s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is believed to be built to play a vital role in island seizing operations, is expected to soon make its maiden [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

    January 4, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, recently inked a modification contract to provide logistics support activities to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets. The deal has been awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. [...]
  • Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

    October 3, 2024 0
    Russia’s military-industrial complex relies heavily on imported technologies, particularly for advanced weapon systems like fighter jets. An exclusive list obtained by Ukrainian intelligence from Russia’s domestic military suppliers reveals over 2,000 foreign electronic components used [...]
  • The Best Air-to-air Missiles In The World

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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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia ordered two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates from Danish Odense Maritime

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Officially Turned Down Russia’s Offer to Buy Su-35

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces advanced near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • Europe

    U.S. Supplied HIMARS Rocket Killed 56th Russian Colonel In Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

  • Europe

    Saab Group Lays Keel For Swedish Navy’s Blekinge-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Flew Near Shanghai Coast

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    A List of Weapons Carried By American Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

  • C4iSR

    US Army Demonstrates Remotely Controlled EW Sensors

  • Europe

    Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoots Down Six Russian Reconnaissance Balloons Over Kyiv

  • Europe

    Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To Surrender

  • Europe

    Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip Helicopters to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Leonardo Demonstrates swarming drones to RAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cost of Australian submarine project blows out by $10bn

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils long-range K2 kamikaze drone.

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Deploys ICBM Truck Transporter for Minuteman III Nuclear Missile Operations.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • Middle East

    Russian Spetsnaz special forces surrendered to Syrian rebels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases M72 MK2 Enhanced Capability Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Watches As Myanmar Border Guard Fights Arakan Rebels Inside Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

  • Air Platform

    Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Europe

    Spectacular explosion: Ukraine continues to hit Russian oil refinery and fuel depots

  • Europe

    RSK MIG and Sukhoi are in Crisis: Russian Offers Fighter Jet In Exchange of Palm Oil and Rubber

  • Europe

    EU, U.S. Must Sanction Belarus For Aiding Russia and NATO Should Bomb Belarus

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Europe

    German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan expands domestic armored vehicle production

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to export attack helicopters to Germany and drones to USA

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Shows Off Mass C-17 Air Mobility For European Missions, A Clear Signal Putin’s Regime

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • C4iSR

    Italian Elettronica’s High-Performance Solid State Self-Protection Systems

  • Naval Platforms

    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

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