Author: Peter Bass

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

The Su-34, known by NATO as the Fullback, is a Russian tactical bomber developed by Sukhoi in the Soviet Union and later in Russia between 1980 and 2000. Its first…

09. 12. 2024
Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

According to Alexander Mikheev, the head of Russia's Rosoboronexport, the first contract for Russia's so-called 5th-generation Su-57 aircraft was signed during an air show…

29. 11. 2024
Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

The Brazilian Armed Forces are seeking new armored combat vehicles, including Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), to replace their aging equipment. Sweden, Spain…

21. 11. 2024
France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

The French Ministry of Defence is not considering any interim solution to replace the Leclerc tank while awaiting the entry into service of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)…

16. 11. 2024
France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

The primary arms suppliers to the Cypriot National Guard, a combined arms force representing the Republic of Cyprus's air, land, and sea capabilities, have long been France and Russia…

08. 11. 2024
The first Tigre helicopter upgraded to MK2 standard has been delivered to the French Army

The first Tigre helicopter upgraded to MK2 standard has been delivered to the French Army

The Tigre is a twin-engine reconnaissance and attack helicopter. It is used for reconnaissance, attack, destruction, interception, escort and collection missions, day and night, and…

31. 10. 2024
Ukraine Army’s PzH 2000 need spare parts – there's a lot of wear and tear

Ukraine Army’s PzH 2000 need spare parts – there's a lot of wear and tear

At the beggining of October, the Renk Group has received an order for the delivery of 50 HSWL284C transmissions intended for PzH 2000 artillery systems in use the Bundeswehr, but…

26. 10. 2024
France confirms the order for the new generation aircraft carrier for 2025

France confirms the order for the new generation aircraft carrier for 2025

„The year 2025 will be the year when the order for the new generation aircraft carrier will be placed.“ Sébastien Lecornu, French ministrer of the Armed Forces, confirmed the…

22. 10. 2024
Ukrainian military intelligence claims responsibility for the sabotage of Russian minesweeper in Kaliningrad

Ukrainian military intelligence claims responsibility for the sabotage of Russian minesweeper in Kaliningrad

Last April, the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Military Intelligence (GUR) claimed responsibility for a fire aboard the corvette Serpukhov (Buyan-M class). The ship is assigned…

11. 10. 2024
Portuguese Leopards, Spanish Centauros and Cervus anti-drone system in Slovakia

Portuguese Leopards, Spanish Centauros and Cervus anti-drone system in Slovakia

Spanish soldiers operating the B1 Centauro wheeled Fire Support Vehicles and Cervus anti-drone systems, along with Portuguese forces operating the Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tanks, are actively…

04. 10. 2024
Finland orders more of the XA-300 wheeled armoured personnel carriers by Patria

Finland orders more of the XA-300 wheeled armoured personnel carriers by Patria

The Finnish Defence Forces are acquiring more Patria 6x6 vehicles through the additional purchase option included in the previously signed agreement. In the summer of 2023, Patria and…

29. 09. 2024
A powerful Chinese Navy carrier group monitored by JMSDF near Okinawa

A powerful Chinese Navy carrier group monitored by JMSDF near Okinawa

In recent years, it hasn't been uncommon to see Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning or Shandong sailing through the Miyako Strait on its way to the western part of the…

26. 09. 2024