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US-made GBU-39 SDB Glide Bomb is Beating Russian Jamming In Ukraine

The GBU-39 small-diameter bombs have proved resilient to jamming, with nearly 90 percent hitting their targets. US-supplied GBU-39/B SDB (Small Diameter Bomb) is being proven largely “resilient” to Russia’s EW…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 25, 2024
Taiwan China
Military Aviation

Second Day of China’s ‘Punishment’ Drills: 62 Aircraft Enter Taiwan’s ADIZ, 47 Cross Median Line

We take a look at how Taiwan responded to the Chinese build-up around the island during the second day of Joint Sword-2024A exercise. Tensions around Taiwan continue to simmer, as…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 24, 2024
Russia

Ukraine Destroys Another S-400 Using Bomblet-Releasing ATACMS in Donetsk

Ukraine is using volleys of ATACMS missiles to destroy Russian S-400s. Ukraine seems to have intensified its campaign to destroy the S-400 long-range air defense system before the arrival of…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 24, 2024
Launch of the ASMPA-R 
Military Aviation

France Successfully Conducts Evaluation Launch Of ASMPA-R Nuclear Missile (With Inert Warhead) 

France steps up its nuclear deterrence, in the ever changing European security landscape with test of ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear-capable missile. French DGA agency (Directorate General of Armaments - French MoD’s…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
May 24, 2024
B-52 go around
Military Aviation

Watch a B-52 Bomber Go Around at RAF Fairford Because of a U-2 on the Runway

This is something you don't see too often: a B-52 on final performs a go-around because a U-2 hasn't vacated the runway yet. On Monday May 20, 2024, two U.S.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 23, 2024
China Taiwan
China

Chinese Drills Around Taiwan ‘Cut Off’ its Early Warning Islands; Taipei Aims HF-3 Missiles at PLA Navy

China considers the islands of great strategic value, connecting Taiwan via sea and air links, as early warning features that can alert Taipei of advancing forces. Reminiscent of the angry…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 23, 2024
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