Germany-Supplied 'Gepard' Anti-aircraft Gun Shoots Down Russian Cruise Missiles
Urainian media has released a video of a Gepard Self Propelled Anti-aircraft Gun (SPAAG) shooting down a Russian cruise missile close to Ukrainian infrastructure targets.Reports claim that is the first ever recorded shooting down of a cruise missile with the Gepard SPAAG, a weapon designed to provide close-in air defense...
Two Tu-95 Bombers damaged, Three Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack at Two...
Three Tu-95 strategic bombers are likely damaged in separate blasts at two Russian airfields this morning, state and independent media outlets reported Monday. The Russian MoD said two aircraft were slightly damaged while three servicemen were killed and four injured
Pentagon Seeks NASAMS from NATO, Middle East Allies for Supply to Ukraine
Following NASAMS 'Success' in Ukraine, where the air defense system reportedly shot down 25 out of 25 Russian missiles in recent days, the Pentagon has sought existing systems from allies in Europe and the Middle East to supply to Kyiv which will be backfilled from orders placed on Raytheon earlier...
Lockheed Wins $431M HIMARS Contract to Fulfil “Urgent” Need
The Pentagon today announced a contract valued $431 million to Lockheed Martin covering the supply of HIMARS light multiple rocket launchers to satisfy what it calls “urgent need.” “Lockheed Martin Corp
Russia Claims Gaining Territory in DPR, Destroying M777 Howitzers, U.S.-made Counter-Battery Radars...
Russias defense ministry says Belogorovka and Pershe Travnya in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) are under its control as a result of offensive actions by Russian troops. Ukraine attacked Russian positions in multiple regions in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)
Raytheon Awarded $1.2B for Ukraine’s NASAMS Air Defense System
The Pentagon awarded Raytheon $1.2 billion to produce National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) for war-torn Ukraine
PGZ's Piorun Man-Portable Air Defense Systems for Poland, Norway
Norway has agreed to buy hundreds of Polish Piorun man-portable air defense systems, while delivery of the same weapons has begun for Polands armed forces. Piorun can destroy targets at altitudes of 10m flying 400m away
Tornado-S MLRS, Malka SP Gun Destroying “Imported” Artillery in Ukraine: Russian Defense...
Russias latest Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and 203mm 2S7M Malka self-propelled artillery guns are effectively striking foreign-made artillery systems in the special military operation in Ukraine. "The counter-battery methods as a key component of inflicting damage on the enemy by firepower are being improved
Russian Threatens to Take Down Civilian Satellites used by Ukraine for Intel...
The Russian armed forces have threatened to destroy Civilian satellites if they are used for Intel gathering about Russian troop movements by Ukraine. “We confirm that such a quasi-civilian infrastructure, if used in military operations against Russia, can quite logically become a legitimate target for retaliatory defeat,” Vladimir Yermakov, the director of the department of the Russian Foreign Ministry for non-proliferation and arms control said in an interview with Russias state-owned RIA Novosti
Ukrainian Firm Develops Demining 'Pencil'
Ukroboronprom said specialists have created a prototype of a product for burning metal (VPM) SF-1, outwardly similar to a pencil. Thanks to its exothermic powder mixture, it effectively burns the metal casings of explosive objects, for example, ammunition
Russian Buk-M3, Buk-M2 Combine to Down Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets, Missiles & UAVs
For the first time, Russian Forces have combined the functioning of Buk-M3 and Buk-M2 surface-to-air missiles (SAMS) to down some 40 ‘aerial targets, including rockets fired by American-made HIMARS, UAVs and Tochka-U ballistic missiles used by the Ukrainian Army. “The units of the two generations of SAMs operate in a unified air defense system to distribute targets based on range and their tactical and technical characteristics
Brimstone 2 Missiles to Challenge Russian Forces' Dominance in Ukraine
Ukraine has confirmed that Britain has provided it with Brimstone 2 missiles to be fired from ground launchers making it one of the most advanced missiles given by the West to Kyiv. “As part of its aid package, the UK has provided Brimstone 2 missiles, a precision-guided missile, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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...