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Europe

Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

December 1, 2025 GDC 0

Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery and the Beriev aircraft plant in Taganrog—where Moscow repairs its strategic bombers—came under Ukrainian attack overnight. Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and an aircraft […]

Air Platform

Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

September 26, 2020 GDC 0

Russia has reportedly begun construction of its next-generation PAK DA bomber as part of an apparent strategic effort to usher in a new era of bombing technology. Moscow hopes to get ahead of the U.S. Air […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

March 26, 2020 GDC 0

Two of Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bombers have conducted a scheduled flight over the Sea of Japan and the north-western Pacific Ocean. The Russian Defence Ministry has published a video of the planned flight of two […]

Europe

Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

March 21, 2020 GDC 0

Neutrality does not protect any nation in peace or at wartime. The definition of neutrality says that the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement is an impartial state […]

Americas

Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted by NORAD while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again

March 17, 2020 GDC 0

Russian maritime reconnaissance aircraft are really interested in an ongoing U.S. submarine exercise near Alaska known as ICEX — the spy planes have been intercepted three times this week by U.S. and Canadian aircraft, according to […]

Americas

What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

March 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Soviet-era Tu-95, Tu-142 and Tu-160 were never been maintained well enough to fly long distance and return to base safely. One major problem NATO and NORAD may face that these aircraft malfunction over European […]

  • The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

    October 27, 2019 0
    The Tempest Fighter Jet Mockup A spectacular full-size mockup of the Tempest fighter jet – which designers believe has the potential to be as iconic as legendary World War 2 plane the Spitfire. The aim [...]
  • Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

    January 27, 2023 0
    According to information published on January 25 by British Defense Intelligence, Russia has been working on preparing the first operational deployment of a small number of the latest-generation T-14 Armata main battle tanks in Ukraine. Undignified Death of [...]
  • NATO fighter jets intercept Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets over Estonian airspace.

    September 20, 2025 0
    Donald Trump has responded to Russia’s violation of Estonia’s airspace as the first pictures have emerged of the jets flying over the Baltic state. NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Russian Tu-160 BlackjackDateApril 22, 2021Sweden [...]
  • Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

    January 13, 2022 0
    Although Japan has shored up its defenses against strategic threats, the country’s arms industry, which lags behind in military technology, is facing challenges both at home and overseas. Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other [...]
  • Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

    February 17, 2025 0
    HMS Halland is the third and final submarine in the Gotland class to undergo the upgrade, which includes new technologies and systems of the same type that will be used in upcoming Blekingeclass submarines. Saab [...]
  • Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

    December 6, 2020 0
    Turkish drones Bayraktar TV2 became famous during the recent conflicts in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. They are produced by Baykar Makina, whose technical director and co-owner is Selcuk Bayraktar, the son of the company’s founder and son-in-law [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • Air Platform

    Rheinmetall, Thales Awarded Contract to Support Tiger Helicopter Simulators in France and Germany

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Destroys $16 Million Russian Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter in Drone Strike

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • Middle East

    Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 drone

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: paranoid Putin goes to extreme lengths to isolate himself from Russian people

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed WinsAwarded $138 Million Contract For Taiwan’s Peace Phoenix Rising Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Central Asia

    Turkish TB2 Drones Are Conquering Central Asia

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Europe

    Russians Fleeing as Sabotage Caused Huge Explosion at Ammunition Depot in Crimea

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW sabotages Bangladesh’s readymade garments markets by setting a blaze at the cargo terminal.

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B Predator Drones, Missiles and Support Equipment to India

  • Europe

    Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE To Buy South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

  • Air Platform

    Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone Program

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Americas

    U.S. Announced New Aid Package Includes GLSDB Launcher and Ammunitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Purchases VN1 Armored Vehicles Despite VT-4 Tanks and VN1 Failing in Border Skirmish.

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 500th F-35 to the USAF

  • Defense Industry

    Australia will invest $425 billion in defense for the next 10 years.

  • Europe

    Ireland debates on joining Transatlantic alliance amid Russian aggression

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy bans smartphones and social media at naval bases

  • Europe

    Turkey develops CIWS for naval platforms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Demonstrates AS9 SPH And AARV To Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Mi-35M helicopter in Kharkiv

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • Europe

    Russia used paintings to reassemble fighter jets at Crimea airbase after evacuating jets from the peninsula

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Cheaply Built Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Destroying Russia’s Mult-billion Warships And Naval Infrastructure

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Purchased Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets Worth $1.6 Billion

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Europe

    Why Russia Upgrading Su-33 Fighters When China Called It a “Flopping Fish”?

  • Land Platform

    Mobile Coffins: Why India Should Worry About Its Russian-origin T-90 Junk Tanks?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 022 Houbei-Class, Designed And Built For Missile Swarms

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

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