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  • [ January 27, 2026 ] Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] Italian Army has received its first new-generation SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ January 27, 2026 ] The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East. Infantry Weapons
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East Asia and Pacific Region

A leaked document shows China’s WS-19 and WS-21 Huangshan engines underperforming compared to Chinese propaganda claims.

January 24, 2026 GDC 0

The recent Twitter videos posted by various Chinese Twitter accounts showing J-35 taking off from a deck with its WS-19 engine may attract military enthusiasts without aerospace knowledge. Here are the facts about the Chinese […]

Air Platform

China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rushed its first J-20 fighter jet into service ahead of schedule last […]

Air Platform

The Chinese J-20 fighter flew with a domestic engine

December 22, 2021 GDC 0

The maker of the J-20, China’s most advanced fighter jet, revealed that it recently broke records in terms of aircraft delivery due to high demand, with experts saying on Sunday that the J-20 has entered […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problem: A Long Road Ahead of China’s J-20 Fighters to Fix Its Weaknesses

October 17, 2021 GDC 0

The 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2021, kicked off in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, on last Tuesday, with aerial performances, highlighted by two J-20 fourth-generation aircraft making their debut […]

Air Platform

China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

May 14, 2021 GDC 0

The pilot who first flew the J-20 believes that China’s next-gen fighter jet will be upgraded with 2D thrust vectoring nozzles for its engines, according to a recent news report. This means the warplane will […]

Air Platform

Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

October 29, 2020 GDC 0

China is developing a new type of fighter jet based on FC-31, according to the country’s top aircraft design institutes. Military observers predict, based on publicly available information, that the aircraft will new feature the […]

Uncategorized

China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

July 23, 2020 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

A modified version of China’s copycat F-35 fighter jet, the J-20B has formally entered mass production, with upgrades earning it a place as a new generation fighter jet, according to a military source close to the project. […]

Air Platform

China begun retrofitting WS10B engine into J-10C fourth-gen fighter jet

March 6, 2020 GDC 0

A screengrab from CCTV footage released on 2 March showing a J-10C multirole fighter in PLAAF markings fitted with a Chinese-made WS10B engine. China has begun retrofitting locally made Shenyang-Liming WS10B ‘Taihang’-series engines into its […]

Air Platform

China’s J-20 fighter jet enters into mass production stage

January 7, 2020 GDC 0

A new and improved engine designed to make China’s J-20 stealth fighter a world-class combat jet should be ready for mass production by the end of the year, reports South China Morning Post. China currently […]

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  • Ukraine destroys Russian army’s 16 tanks, 14 armored vehicles, Buk and TOR missiles in a day

    June 17, 2023 0
    The Security Service of Ukraine has produced another video demonstrating the effectiveness of the use of drones in the war against the Russian Federation. More than five dozen pieces of enemy military equipment were destroyed [...]
  • POS 145 anti-tank missile: Serbian Yugoimport’s answer to American Javelin

    January 26, 2024 0
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  • South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

    December 28, 2023 0
    South Korea will tighten export controls against Russia and Belarus by significantly expanding its list of items subject to export restrictions, including excavators, batteries and larger vehicles, in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, officials [...]
  • Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production Facility

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  • British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks smashed through Russian frontline in Kursk region

    August 15, 2024 0
    British tanks have stormed into Russia as part of Ukraine’s lightning cross-border blitz. UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to UkraineDateJanuary 11, 2023British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in UkraineDateJune 24, 2023Ukrainian troops complete Challenger [...]
  • Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

    December 30, 2021 0
    HMS Portland, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, is ready to take its place on the front line of naval operations after completing 8-month long regeneration. Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM MissilesDateMarch [...]
Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

  • Americas

    Failed To Intercept HIMARS Rockets, Russian Hackers Launched Cyberattacks On HIMARS Maker Lockheed Martin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli-made Loitering Munitions, Simulators Draw Interest In Middle East

  • Europe

    Russian T-90M Proryv-3 Tank Blew Up In Inexpensive Ukraine’s Landmine

  • Middle East

    U.S. Military Launches Airstrikes On Iraqi And Syrian Militia Targets

  • Americas

    Pentagon Approves Long-range Tomahawk Cruise Missile for Ukraine.

  • Uncategorized

    Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine shot down five Russian aircraft using Patriot PAC3 missiles

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Europe

    Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Defense Industry

    F-35A Leads Swiss Air Force Fighters Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers Sirius passive sensor to NATO country.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s cruise missile factory.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Gerlach armored tactical vehicle received Norwegian-made remote weapon station.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Europe

    Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    European Countries Helping Taiwan Design And Build Submarines Domestically

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s first Turkish-built corvette ‘Hetman Ivan Mazepa’ starts sea trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid by $633 Million

  • Air Platform

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

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Americas

    Germany offers Brazil a batch of Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Middle East

    Leonardo to Provide Naval Operations Center For Qatari Navy

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan unveiled Haider main battle tank based on Chinese VT4 tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF C27J Sustainment Under Scrutiny

  • Air Platform

    Italy will deliver Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

  • C4iSR

    MMR-3D NG G-band multirole radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India plans to invite Australian Navy to join Malabar exercise

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

  • Europe

    Vard Marine Awarded Contract To Build Next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel For Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

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