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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 […]

Europe

Ukraine destroys Russia’s fuel depots supplying jet fuels to Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers

January 12, 2025 GDC 0

A Ukrainian long-range drone strike on the night of January 8 targeted a highly strategic military site in Russia’s Saratov region, reportedly hitting a fuel depot linked to the Engels airbase, home to Russia’s strategic […]

Americas

NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

July 25, 2024 GDC 0

On July 24, 2024, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 strategic bombers operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). NORAD fighter […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM Shot Down 44 Kh-55 Cruise Missiles Launched From Tu-95MS Bombers

September 14, 2023 GDC 0

On the night of 12 September, Russia launched another massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian territory. Thanks to the Ukrainian air defence system, almost all aerial targets were shot down. The Ukrainian air force […]

Europe

Soviet-era Bomber Fired Missiles At Sea Instead Of Ukrainian Territory In Latest Humiliation

June 11, 2023 GDC 0

Missiles fired at Ukraine from a Russian nuclear bomber have fallen into the sea, it was reported. The weapons narrowly missed apartments and the fresh humiliation to Vladimir Putin’s military comes after a jet fighter accidentally dropped a […]

Europe

Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

December 8, 2022 GDC 0

Russian bombers with nuclear capabilities have been reportedly witnessed in the range of the Ukrainian border. Oleksiy Hromov, deputy chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, […]

Europe

Another Ukrainian Drone Struck Oil Tanker At Kursk Airfield Deep Inside Russia

December 6, 2022 GDC 0

A drone attack on an airfield in Russia’s Kursk region has set fire to an oil storage tank a day after Russia accused Ukraine of audacious drone attacks on two military airfields deep inside its […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones struck a Russian airbase destroying two Tu-95 nuclear bombers

December 6, 2022 GDC 0

An alleged drone attack on a Russian air base Monday appears to have been captured on video, showing the moment two Russian planes capable of carrying nuclear bombs are reportedly destroyed. Earlier Monday, explosions were reported […]

  • Boeing Proposes T-7A Red Hawk For U.S. Navy’s Jet Trainer Bid

    August 12, 2021 0
    Three companies have declared their intent to bid for the U.S. Navy jet trainer requirement. Boeing and Lockheed Martin confirmed on 10 August that they are to compete the service’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) [...]
  • US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

    May 21, 2020 0
    US Army officials are in a race to field Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) inside the European theatre that are outfitted with host weapons to down potential Russian aerial threats. However, their bid to [...]
  • Kongsberg’s propulsion systems for Philippine Navy’s new OPVs

    August 5, 2023 0
    Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of controllable pitch propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for installation in six new 94-metre offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Philippine Navy. The Philippine Navy’s [...]
  • Russia Omits Su-35, Su-57 and T-14 Armata From Victory Day Parade

    May 7, 2022 0
    Russia’s Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 is set to be considerably scaled back compared to last year, according to data from the Russian Ministry of Defense. Russia’s MiG-31K and Su-57 [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Destroyed Iran’s SAM, Radars and Ballistic Missiles.

    March 1, 2026 0
    United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released new operational details on Feb. 28 about Operation Epic Fury, confirming that United States and partner forces conducted large-scale strikes against Iranian military targets beginning at 1:15 a.m. Eastern [...]
  • Indian RAW involved in political meddling, wiretapping, and intercepting military communications in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, reported Washington Post

    March 29, 2025 0
    India’s external intelligence service is a feared foe in its neighborhood: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have all accused it of political meddling, wiretapping, and involvement with outlawed groups that have perpetrated acts of [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia to purchase South Korean Cheongung-II anti-air missiles

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Anti-Putin partisan shot down Russian Su-27 fighter jet over Belgorod

  • Americas

    President Trump to lift ban on aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine blows up Horlivka bridge destroying Russian convoy

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Dhruv Helicopter came under the warning fire from the Chinese military

  • Defense Industry

    Latvia Buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian Grad rocket launchers

  • Europe

    Russia Used Deep Fake Photos Of American Adult Entertainment Actress To Recruit Conscripts

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Bayraktar Akinci B UCAV More Dangerous Than Bayraktar TB2

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Europe

    Ukraine peace deal will not last long without US backing: UK minister

  • South Asia

    The inept Bangladesh military (thief) steals its defence budget to manufacture sweets while Myanmar’s Su-30 bombs the Naf River and flies over Cox Bazar airport.

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian BTR-82A armored vehicles convoy in Skadovsk

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japanese Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai fires an SM-3 interceptor missile

  • Land Platform

    General Dynamics LAV 700 Armoured Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy’s Second Type 054 Frigate Enters Service

  • South Asia

    Pakistan’s military court sentenced Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI, Motor Sich ink deal for Atak 2 helicopter engines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Australia delivered new batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Germany Denies Blocking Eurofighter Typhoon Sale To Turkiye

  • Central Asia

    Turkey Welcomes Corridor Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian PT PAL Signs Contract With MBDA to Upgrade Bung Tomo Class Warship

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Orion drone launch site at Taganrog-Central air force base

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Awarded MK41 VLS Contract For German Navy

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Heavy Attack Bayraktar Akinci Drone Started Bombing In Syria

  • Air Platform

    Germany Set to Receive Super Hornet By 2025 and Retire Tornado by 2030

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • Europe

    Putin deploys presidential regiment to Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts amid troop shortage

  • Europe

    NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

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