Turkish T929 ATAK 2 Navy helo will fly by a turbocharged engine
Turkey is considering developing a naval version of the promising ATAK 2 to deploy the Turkish multi-purpose universal landing craft TCG Anadolu,…
Shocking photos: US F-35C Lightning II jets covered in rust
Shocking photos of stealth fighters F-35C Lightning II covered with rust of the US Navy have appeared online, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing…
Japan expects improved AN/SPY-7 radar into its AEGIS weapon system
Japan should soon receive an improved version of Lockheed Martin's radar AN/SPY-7 which radar to integrate into the AEGIS system of its Imperial…
New SAM S-400 Triumf has begun combat duty near Moscow
S-400 Triumf air defense division has begun combat duty near Moscow, providing an air shield to a central industrial area, BulgarianMilitary.com has…
120mm mortar with internal forged barrel adopted in Ukraine
The domestic 120mm mortar MP-120 was adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine , learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing the ArmyInform news agency of the…
US seeks 155mm artillery with digital fire control and cannon cooling
The US military is beginning to look for opportunities to buy or produce a 155mm self-propelled howitzer with digital fire control and cannon cooling,…
CONFLCITS
UAE has used THAAD’s ‘hit-to-kill approach’ against missiles and UAVs
According to US sources, the UAE has for the first time using the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense in real combat conditions, using its hit-to-kill…
Israeli-trained spy dolphin with an unknown weapon has been captured
The Palestinian paramilitary group Hamas claims to have captured an Israeli-trained dolphin armed with an unknown weapon, learned…
US-made Centurion C-RAM shot down two strike UAVs in Iraq
Two armed drones were shot down on Tuesday over a military base near Baghdad, where US troops are stationed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing…
Saudi Arabia air defenses have shot down five Yemeni UAVs
Saudi Arabia's air defense system has intercepted and destroyed five unmanned aerial vehicles launched towards the kingdom, learned…
Israeli missiles hit targets near a Russian military airbase [video]
On December 28, Israel launched an airstrike on targets near the port of Latakia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Russian, Syrian, and Israeli…
Israeli F-16s struck Damascus airport and formed craters
Missile strike was launched at the international airport in Damascus, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing the Syrian news agency, Russian and…
COMMENTS
Who else wants to know the differences between HK433 and AR-15?
HK, one of the world's most famous firearms manufacturers, and not only, has decided to seriously differentiate one of its projects - HK433 from…
China’s HQ-9B missile can counter the Russian S-400 system
The new Chinese HQ-9B missile could be a turning point in the puzzle's decision on how to counter the "best" missile system in the world - the Russian…
If you have zero stealth knowledge, read this article first
If you have zero knowledge of stealth and stealth technology - do not worry this article is written for you to easily and quickly understand all about…
How Israel reformed the intelligence and special services
Today we look the steps taken by the Israeli leadership to reform and develop the country's intelligence and special services to make them even more…
China and Russia drew a new military road map until 2025
At the end of November Russia and China, signed a new road map for military cooperation for the next five years in the period 2021-2025, as we…
F-35 expects XA engines with third stream of air and more thrust
The United States believes that the F-35 engines that currently power the jet fighter will soon be history, several US experts reported in the last…
BUDGETS & MILITARY PROCUREMENT
Qatar acquired M-346 jets with Embedded Tactical Training System
Leonardo, the M-346 jets manufacturer, has agreed to deliver half a dozen of these devices to the Qatari Air Force learned BulgarianMilitary.com,…
Finland orders Patria 6×6 AMVs with STANAG 4 protection level
Finnish infantry acquires three new Patria AMV, which will be tested in the coming months to determine operational readiness before starting mass…
China sells CH-5 UAVs armed with ATGM and guided bombs to Algeria
Algeria has ordered the delivery of five CH-5 reconnaissance and strike drones to China, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing the Defense…
6×6, 40mm gun, double turret: Jaguar goes to the French infantry
The 1st African Jaeger Regiment of the French Army will receive the first of 20 Jaguar EBRCs this month, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing…
Egypt gets US-made SPS-48 anti-ballistic ground-based radars
Egypt will pay the United States approximately $355M to acquire three anti-ballistic and anti-aircraft ground-based 3D radars SPS-48 manufactured by…
BrahMos with semi-armor-piercing warhead goes to the Philippines
The Philippines has decided to buy from India coastal defense missile systems BrahMos with missiles capable of carrying 200 kg of semi-armor-piercing…
COMPARISON / DOGFIGHT
Comparison between Altug and BTR-4MV1 armored personnel carriers
Defense Express had opportunity to see Altuğ in detail and compare it in absentia with the latest serial armored vehicle - BTR-4 and its more powerful…
Asian KF-21 Boramae vs. Su-75 Checkmate – what are the differences
The KF-21 Boramae, developed by South Korea, has become an analog of the domestic military aircraft, but with a couple of interesting differences
Su-57 is well-armed, but F-35 has a nuclear gravity bomb
Mark Episkopos, claims that the Russian Su-57 is very well armed and maintains a huge range of air-to-air missiles as well as anti-ship missiles, the…
Which Indian fighter jet is better – Dassault Rafale or Su-30MKI?
India has two main multi-role fighters - the French Dassault Rafale and the Russian but manufactured under Indian license Su-30MKI. So, which one is…
F-35 vs. F-22 – a dogfight between the best stealth fighters
F-35 vs. F-22 It is easy to compare on paper two fighters from different countries. It is much more challenging to pit against products of the same…
Russian Kinzhal missile vs. USS Arleigh Burke – the ship will not withstand
In November 2019, in the Arctic, successful tests were carried out of the newest hypersonic aviation missile system, "Kinzhal," from the MiG-31K…
SPACE / RUMORS / TECHNOLOGIES
China has tested hyper-scramjet engine with two-stage booster
China successfully tested a new engine with a two-stage rocket booster, which is said to be the future of Chinese hypersonic aircraft, chinese media…
US builds a hypersonic rocket system with green hydrogen
Hypersonix Launch Systems is creating a reusable green hydrogen launch system that will deliver small satellites into orbit, learned…
China launched Earth remote sensing satellite into orbit
The Changzheng-4B launch vehicle on Saturday launched the Gaofen-11 03 optical remote sensing satellite into orbit, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
SpinLauch’s ‘kinetic’ centrifuge sends objects into orbit [video]
The idea of SpinLauch is to develop a "kinetic launch system" by taking up, in broad outline, the principle of the slingshot, some sources said.
Shenzhou 13 spacecraft successfully docked with the Chinese space station
The Chinese manned spacecraft "Shenzhou-13", successfully docked with the base module being created by the national space station on Saturday, madia…
Australian rover will explore the lunar surface in 2026
ASA has signed an agreement with the NASA to create a rover for exploration of the lunar surface, which is scheduled to ship in 2026, several media…
Hypersonic missile ‘hunters’ are designing in the US
In the United States, work continues on the design of satellites that will have to capture and transmit both hypersonic and intercontinental ballistic…
DARPA seeks a solution for laser communication in space
DARPA is asking for ideas on how to create laser inter-satellite communications links that could connect government and commercial space…
‘Star Wars’: US deprives Russia of $180M ‘space’ annual profit
The US will no longer buy RD-180 engines from Russia for Atlas V single-stage two-stage launch vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense…
THE FIFTH DOMAIN
Egypt gets US-made SPS-48 anti-ballistic ground-based radars
Egypt will pay the United States approximately $355M to acquire three anti-ballistic and anti-aircraft ground-based 3D radars SPS-48 manufactured by…
660 hp vehicle with Galileo GPS and C4I goes to the Italian army
The infantry of the Italian army will be equipped with new ground equipment, which includes 14 VBM and 26 VBM command posts, learned…
Iran accused the US and Israel of carrying out a cyberattack
Iranian civil defense chief Gholamreza Jalali, who oversees the country's cybersecurity, has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out a…
US Treasury recorded the activation of cyber ransomware in 2021
For the first half of 2021, the US financial departments recorded payments totaling $ 590 million related to the activities of hackers who used…
Iranian hackers threaten the US, Israeli, and EU defense companies
Microsoft said Iran-related hackers have been threatening defense companies from US, EU, and Israel since July. The corporation wrote about this on…
Russia: US ‘digital giants’ meddle in Russia’s election
US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan, was told about the categorical inadmissibility of interference in the internal affairs of Russia, Interfax…
GAME ZONE
Call of Duty: Vanguard with the worst start in a 14-year franchise
VGC has learned from its own sources that Call of Duty: Vanguard's initial UK retail sales were the worst in 14 years, several media reported.
Halo Infinite is already played by more than 150 thousand people
Halo Infinite multiplayer beta is now open. At the moment, more than 150 thousand people are already playing the game, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Top best PC sniper games in the world – Game Zone
We present to your attention a list of sniper shooters that have earned recognition for an exciting and realistic sniper shooting simulation
5 awesome singles games released in 2020
Many have already labeled 2020 as the “worst” year in ten years. Epidemics, economic downturns, rising prices and a bunch of other unpleasant things…
All weapons in Call of Duty Infinite Warfare [part 1]
I myself am a fan of science fiction and I am interested in the development of existing technologies in the future. To open new guns in this game, you…
Popular online games dedicated to the greatest military conflicts and not only
Today we will present you some of the best military online games, based on events and military conflicts, as well as built on the rich imagination of…
HUNTING / SELF-DEFENSE / AMMO
Kel-Tec P50 pistol – bitter candy in a beautiful wrapper
Let's talk about one very interesting pistol - the Kel-Tec P50 pistol. This is a new weapon, which was released in 2021. Manufacturer - USA. Caliber…
Рerfect storm? Beretta CX4 Storm tactical pistol-caliber carbine
Beretta CX4 Storm tactical pistol-caliber carabine is far from new to the market, it appeared in 2011. However, this rifle has not lost its relevance…
Israeli assault rifle TAR 21 – a competitor of AUG, FAMAS and SA80
While Israel is gradually removing the Galil assault rifle replacing it with M16A3 and M16A4 IMI is actively starting to develop TAR 21 rifle of same…
Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle – still popular and reliable
Development of .223 Remington semi-automatic rifle for the police/civilian market carried out from 1967 to 1973 at Sturm Ruger&Co by designers…
.357 Magnum is a ‘do it all’ cartridge for hunting and self-defense
.357 Magnum is an American cartridge created at the beginning of the last century. It is this cartridge that is the source of the famous "magnum era".
Is the Bushmaster ACR coming back? The rifle is back on our radar
We recently expressed a rather bold opinion - Bushmaster ACR is better than the Russian AK and even speculated that this rifle will be a weapon of the…
INTERVIEWS
Voice of Bulgaria: A Palestinian state is best for everyone
Al-Madbouh speaks about the conflict and its expectations for Israel, Hamas missiles, and the future of the UN-backed solution by creating two states.
‘Our norm is 120 posts per day’ – the life of a Kremlin troll
This is what Sergei K., a troll from St. Petersburg, told Radio Svoboda. Until recently, he worked for the FAN agency's local branch - one of the…
Tzvetan Vassilev on Dunarit, military markets, and the thefts by Peevski’s gang
When it was privatized back in 2004, Dunarit was, in fact, a bankrupt company with an annual production and sales volume of BGN 1-2 million and debt…
NATO will work out the scenario for Article 5 of the Washington Treaty
The Defender Europe 20 maneuvers, which will last until August, will be attended by a total of 37 thousand troops from 18 countries, including 20…
Indian Defense Industry Plans to Manufacture Own Missiles, Radars and Armaments
NEW DELHI, (BM) - We will offer technologies to private sector for early realisation of products and to support R&D works. The private industry…
The IDF Combat Engineering Corps Adapts to the Modern Battlefield
JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The subterranean medium is the sixth dimension, next to the ground, the air, the sea, outer space and…
WE TELL STORIES
Stan Honda: 9/11 in NY was like ‘the death’ of city of Pompeii [photos]
The attack on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, resembled the death of city of Pompeii, says photographer Stan Honda. Read…
Why Soviet special forces wore Adidas sneakers?
The entire Soviet Olympic team was dressed up in Adidas sneakers, then sold under a completely different brand, and then they sent special forces to…
2017: US launched Tomahawks in Syria, but Russia didn’t use the S-400 defense
Our "History" section will take you back four years on April 6, 2017, when the United States decided to launch a missile strike on Syria.
David vs. Goliath or how the Serbs hit two US F-117s in 1999
History remembers both good and bad. Historical records will remain to be interpreted by historians and studied for generations. However, those who…
The Serbs did hit two US F-117s, one of the pilots confirmed
The Serbs did hit two US F-117s, one of the pilots confirmed. During Operation Allied Force in March 1999, Serbian air defense managed to hit not one,…
The World War III that never began: Russian troops in Kosovo
Over the past twenty years, the Russian paratroopers' operation has acquired many legends, films had made about it, and books had written. Although…
NON MILITARY NEWS
Czech Republic can help Poland deal with the migrant crisis
Czech Minister discussed the situation with illegal immigrants on the border with Belarus with his Polish counterpart Rau and announced his readiness…
Iran insists that Washington to return $10 billion to Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister said that Tehran insists that Washington, as a sign of goodwill to return $ 10 billion of Iran's frozen funds to Tehran,…
The CIA intended to kidnap and kill Julian Assange
Some senior intelligence officials and former US President Donald Trump's administration went so far as to consider ways to assassinate the founder of…
Iran and Venezuela signed an agreement on oil exports
Iran and Venezuela today signed an agreement on oil exports in violation of the US embargo imposed on both countries, the Iranian and Syrian media…
Federal elections in Germany are on, the Merkel era is over
Parliamentary elections are held in Germany today, Angela Merkel did not run in these elections and leaves the post of Chancellor after 16 years in…
Macron: Without a sanitary passport where the situation is better
Emmanuel Macron admitted that requirements related to the sanitary passport will be softened as the situation with the coronavirus improves in…
Black market for visa sales thrives in Afghanistan
Most foreign embassies in Afghanistan have ceased operations after the Taliban seized territory in Afghanistan, and the illegal sale of visas is…
Trump for Afghanistan: ‘We have experienced a huge, huge shame’
Trump described as disgraceful the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, which was taken by the administration of the current head of the…
Iraq has called on women to take part in the elections
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi called on women to participate widely in the early parliamentary elections which will take place next month,…
Putin explained record gas prices in Europe by EC policy
The policy of the European regulator with an emphasis on exchange mechanisms in determining gas prices has led to the current record rally in fuel,…
Biden’s plan – mandatory vaccination or no business trips
US President Joe Biden on Thursday will sign a decree requiring all federal employees to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to…
New draft resolution against Iran will be discussed in Paris
Paris will host negotiations at the level of political directors from the US the EU and European trio on the preparation of a draft resolution…
