Global Defense Corp

Americas

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Fires U.S. Army Chief and Other Generals, Amid Iran War.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, four U.S. military officials said. Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in LithuaniaDateJuly 17, 2025Pete Hegseth warns allies over imminent [...]
Middle East

U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.

As of late March 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed airstrikes targeting Iranian anti-ship cruise missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. Chinese Navy’s YJ-12A/B Anti-surface Warfare CapabilitiesDateMay 3, 2020Pakistan’s Zarb [...]
Direct-energy Weapons

Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

Elbit Systems says the system is designed to intercept ballistic missile threats. “The UAE is part of the current war with Iran and represents significant potential for our systems,” said Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis, after [...]
Air Platform

Indian Navy to buy 31 additional Rafale-M fighter jets.

While the development of China’s naval air arm and the US Navy’s show of force against Iran have captured media attention, there is a third emerging naval power whose trajectory should not be ignored. The [...]