ZALA Group Announces Fifty-Fold Surge in High-Precision Weapons Production Since Ukraine War
During a recent visit to the Aeroscan plant, an enterprise of the ZALA group of companies, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu was briefed on a substantial increase in the production of high-precision weapons. ZALA Chief Designer Alexander Zakharov reported to Army General Sergei Shoigu on the implementation of the...
Oil Tanker Boarded by Unidentified Armed Personnel off the Coast of Oman
A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, formerly known as Suez Rajan and now identified as St Nikolas, was boarded by armed individuals wearing military uniforms and black masks on Thursday. The incident occurred 50 miles off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO), which issued warnings...
Nigerian Air Force Unveils Turkish-made T129 ATAK Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially unveiled the first images of its recently acquired TAI T129 ATAK helicopters. The disclosed photographs showcase the NAF 500 at the HQ Tactical Air Command in Makurdi
Germany Approves Sale of 150 IRIS-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia
Germany has reportedly decided to break its longstanding embargo on the defense industry with Saudi Arabia, approving the sale of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles, which can be armed on Eurofighter Typhoon jets that Riyadh is seeking. The decision, taken by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and security-related ministers, marks a shift in Germany's...
Pakistan to Acquire Chinese Shenyang FC-31 Stealth Fighters?
Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has declared the country's intention to acquire the Chinese FC-31 fifth-generation fighter, potentially altering the Pakistan Air Force's fleet dynamics, which was earlier coupled with interest in the Turkish-made KAAN fifth-generation fighter. The induction of the FC-31, also known as the Shenyang J-31,...
New Russian-Made Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Western Uganda
In a devastating incident, a Russian-made Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri Village, Kichwamba sub-county, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda, on Tuesday. The helicopter, en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo, tragically struck a village house, claiming the lives of both crew members aboard
Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones
The Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
Two New F-15EXs Featuring New Capabilities Arrive at Eglin AFB
The pair of F-15EX combat jets that recently landed at the U.S
Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM System Counters Waves of Russian Attacks with Over 12
The IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system by Diehl Defence has reportedly demonstrated a significant success rate, even in the face of waves of attacks with more than 12 targets. In a statement released on December 4, the company
India Procures BHEL’s Upgraded Super Rapid Naval Gun Systems for Navy
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth INR 2,956 Crore ($355 million) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM). The contract covers associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian) category
France’s Nexter Halves Production Time of Caesar Howitzers
The French military has officially received the initial batch of Caesar self-propelled howitzers, replacing those sent to Ukraine as part of defense aid, and they are being produced at double the previous rate. Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, announced this development, emphasizing that artillery regiments have already integrated the new weaponry
Czech Republic's PBS Velka Bites Rejects Allegations of Supplying APUs for Russian...
Czech-based PBS Velká Biteš has vehemently
India Awards $900M Contract to L&T for K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
Boko Haram Militants Attack Two Nigerian Army Bases with Grenade-strapped Drones
China’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Takes First Flight
Damage by Missile Fragments Found On External Fuselage of Crashed Azerbaijan Aircraft
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...