Bangladesh explores acquisition of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jets

In a significant development in regional defense cooperation, Bangladesh has expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan. This follows…

In a significant development in regional defense cooperation, Bangladesh has expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan. This follows a high-profile visit by a Bangladeshi defense delegation, led by Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Chief of General Staff of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, to the Pakistan Air Force Headquarters in Islamabad. The visit aimed to bolster military ties and explore avenues for collaboration in defense manufacturing and technological advancements. Strengthening Military Ties During the meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, discussions revolved around enhancing military cooperation between…

Use of drones for the targeted elimination of VIPs

The development and use of aerial drones is one of the defining features of the conflicts of the first decades of the 21st century. Although the original role…

Rheinmetall successful with Skynex in Italy

The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defence systems from Rheinmetall. The order to supply a first system worth a total of €73m has now been placed…

Military diplomacy: an important tool in the international security architecture of the 21st century

In today's globalised world, military diplomacy is one of the important tools for international cooperation and building a security architecture. In the context of the…

NATO's largest exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart 25, begins – the first under the leadership of the new ARF

The largest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart 25 (STDT25), began today under the command of the UK Armed Forces. Over 10,000 troops from nine…

China’s strategic shift: Upgrading military tactics for drone warfare

China has been making significant advancements in military technology, particularly in the realm of drone warfare. By leveraging lessons learned from recent global conflicts and…

Serbia acquires PULS rocket launchers on Tatra chassis

In a significant step towards modernizing its armed forces, Serbia has entered into an agreement to procure the Israeli-developed PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) rocket…

Hell on wheels and tracks – Russian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

In addition to gun-based artillery, Russia deploys a vast array of multiple rocket launchers, which can be classified into three categories according to the rockets carried:…

Sweden strengthens defense with $1.97 billion Leopard tank deal and CV90 upgrades

In a landmark move to bolster national defense, Sweden has announced a $1.97 billion deal to acquire 44 new Leopard 2A8 battle tanks and upgrade its existing fleet of 66…

HIMARS in Action: Taiwan enhances Long-Range defense

In a quiet yet strategic move, Taiwan has deployed its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), a development poised to significantly bolster the nation’s…

Ukraine launched another offensive near Kursk after New Year, Russian reinforcements from DPRK suffered significant losses

The Ukrainian army has stepped up the intensity of offensive operations on Russian territory. Fierce clashes are reported from at least three locations in the Kursk region…

Russian artillery – the feared and capable enemy

Military operations in Ukraine since 2014 and the Russian invasion after 2022 in a large scale highlight the return of artillery to the forefront of the symetric warfare. The…