HIMARS No Longer a Difficult Target: Russia MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 26 that the Vostok Group of Forces' anti-aircraft gunners have neutralized Western-made projectiles and missiles, including the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), which are no longer considered difficult targets. This is attributed to the capabilities of the Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system
Chinese Fighters in Cross Hairs of Taiwanese F-16s: Taiwan MoD Video
In response to the recent military exercise conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Taiwans defense ministry has publicly disclosed footage captured by its F-16 aircraft equipped with Sniper Pods. The footage showcases an F-16 monitoring a J-16 fighter jet and an H-6 bomber as they entered Taiwans Air Defense...
China Releases 3D Animation of Missile Strike on Taiwan
The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has released a 3D animation depicting a missile strike on Taiwan, according to reports. The video, posted on the command's official Weibo account, features a mix of real footage and computer-generated imagery showing the launch of various missiles by...
New U.S. Weapons Package to Ukraine to Counter Russian Assault on Kharkiv...
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a new security assistance package valued at $275 million today to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs amid intensified Russian assaults near Kharkiv. “This PDA package, which is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia's assault near Kharkiv, has an estimated value...
Ukrainian 'Sea Baby' USV Fitted with 122mm Grad Rocket Launchers
Ukrainian Forces have integrated the GRAD 122mm artillery rocket system onto their Sea Baby unmanned surface vessels (USV) funded through the UNITED24 platform. Reports indicate that these modified drones have already commenced active operations, targeting Russian positions both at sea and along the shorelines
BAE Systems Secures Contract with Sweden for New CV90 Vehicles
BAE Systems signed a contract on Tuesday with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles, along with integrated logistic support. This contract will supply new-build CV90s to replenish the Swedish Armys fleet, replacing the CV9040 vehicles donated to Ukraine by the Swedish government
Ukrainian Soldiers Complete F-16 Maintenance Training in the Netherlands
Ten Ukrainian soldiers have completed a specialized training program in the Netherlands, focusing on the maintenance of F-16 fighter aircraft. This training is part of the Netherlands' commitment to provide at least 24 F-16s to Ukraine, which require regular maintenance to ensure operational readiness
Israel Boosts Munitions Production with Elbit Systems
The Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen
Houthis Strike Oil Tanker Bound for China
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker owned and operated by Greek entities, with an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) in the Red Sea. The vessel, which had most recently departed from Russia and was en route to China, faced the attack while navigating through the region
Russia Claims it Shot Down 12 Scalp-EG Missiles, Ukraine Says One Russian...
Russian sources report intercepting at least 12 SCALP-EG missiles, while Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian minesweeper. Russian military channels, including the
Fires Rise as Russian Novorossiysk Port, Oil Depot Hit Massive Drone Attack
Novorossiysk, a key city in Russia's Krasnodar Territory, fell under attack during the late hours of Friday, May 17, as drones targeted critical facilities, including oil depots and terminals. According to reports from the Russian publication
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
In response to escalating global tensions and a heightened threat of large-scale conflict, the Dutch Ministry of Defense has swiftly allocated an additional €500 million to expedite the procurement of essential ammunition supplies. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat
Russia, China Accused of Using Merchant Vessels to Sabotage Baltic Sea Telecom...
BAE Systems, Canada’s Cellula Robotics to Develop 5,000km-Range Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle...
Ebbing Air National Guard Base to Host Additional F-35s for Global Training...
Boeing Secures $4B for KC-46A Tankers, P-8A Poseidon 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...