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Air Platform

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 […]

  • Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

    June 18, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin has won a $375 million contract for bespoke hardware and software for India’s acquisition of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters. Indian Navy contracts include India specific DRDO data link, DRDO Indentification Friend [...]
  • The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

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  • A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

    December 23, 2023 0
    A Russian commander has been fined after he crashed a prized Pantsir missile system into a railway bridge in St. Petersburg. Ukraine Destroys Russian Dud Pantsir-S1 Anti-air System With HARM Anti-radiation MissileDateOctober 23, 2022Ukrainian HIMARS [...]
  • Slovakia Donates S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

    April 9, 2022 0
    Prime Minister Eduard Heger says Slovakia has given its S-300 air defence system to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian attacks. Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to UkraineDateApril 14, 2022Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to [...]
  • ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

    May 12, 2025 0
    The Indian Air Force has said that “losses are a part of combat” without giving details, but claimed that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week, responding to a question [...]
  • Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Device That Kept the Downed F-15E Navigator Alive.

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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 […]

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Army to Acquire Land-based Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strike Destroyed Russia’s Su-57 and Su-34 Fighter Jets.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Patriot Battery Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported from North Korea: Intelligence Reports

  • Europe

    Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of Donbas

  • Europe

    France Delivers Crotale NG Anti-air And LRU MLRS To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese-made PL-15 missile missed its target and debris found in India

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Europe

    British Army Sent Elite Rangers Troops to Ukraine 

  • Europe

    Poland Received 24 K9 Self-propelled Howitzers From South Korea

  • Europe

    A single Ukrainian Kamikaze drone set a Russian oil depot in a massive blaze in western Russia

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Powerful Caesar Howitzers From Denmark

  • South Asia

    Modi wanted to weaken Bangladesh’s military by supplying third-grade Indian equipment. Bangladesh cancelled the Navy’s contract with the Indian shipbuilder

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles.

  • Americas

    US Navy Will Retrofit John F Kennedy Aircraft Carrier To Launch F-35 From Deck

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Deliver AN/TPS77 Long-Range Air Defense Radar To RAAF

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On India

  • Africa

    Putin’s Ambition: Russia Built A Naval Base In Sudan

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner transport plane Ilyushin Il-76 exploded during landing at Gao Airport in Mali

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy’s Warship IRIS Sahand Capsized Twice And Sinks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing’s Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU- 31/32/38 guided air-to-surface weapon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Building Up Maritime Capability to Counter China

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea shipping hundreds of Soviet-era ballistic missiles to Russia

  • Industry

    Ukranian Ivchenko-Progress’s Role In Turkish Drone And Helicopter Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China poses a real threat to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian T-90 tank regiments using Harop kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Video shows Ukrainian MP punch Russian diplomat in the Face for stealing Ukrainian flag

  • Europe

    Downing of Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B Combat Drone Exposed Russia’s Great Stealth Hoax

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian Air Force

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • South Asia

    Pakistan steps up fighter jets and AEW&C activities near Pakistani border with India

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri Launched The 2nd PPA ‘Francesco Morosini’ OPV For The Italian Navy

  • Europe

    German Navy christened fourth K130 corvette in Hamburg

  • Americas

    Raytheon and Rheinmetall jointly offered Lynx IFV for US Army’s OMFV competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Opens Hypersonic Weapons Production Facility

  • Europe

    Russia puts garden mesh on its warships to stop kamikaze drones.

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

  • Europe

    Finland Acquires Munitions For HIMARS Rockets Launchers

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Inducts Dassault Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

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