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  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Swedish Gripen fighter jet intercepts a Russian Kilo-class submarine. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping. Middle East
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Month: April 2022

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

April 30, 2022 GDC 0

Su-57 and Su-75 development could be delayed due to international sanctions on Russia, and Russia could not import semiconductors and high-tech machining equipment from the European Union. Losing access to some top-end chips from Asia […]

Europe

Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

April 30, 2022 GDC 0

Russian forces destroyed their own attack helicopter to keep it from falling into Ukrainian Soldiers’ hands following a massive helicopter paratrooper drop in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv. The Ka-52 (NATO reporting name Hokum-B) attack helicopter […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Produce Eighth THAAD Battery

April 30, 2022 GDC 0

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that it has received a contract totalling $74 million to produce the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).  As noted by […]

Europe

Finland and Sweden To Apply For NATO Membership in May

April 29, 2022 GDC 0

Sweden and Finland have agreed to submit simultaneous membership applications to the US-led Nato alliance as early as the middle of next month, REUTERS has reported. The Finnish daily Iltalehti said on Monday that Stockholm […]

C4iSR

HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

April 29, 2022 GDC 0

Contracted in 2020, F126 is the latest frigate programme for the German Navy. The F126 class will consist of four ships (with an option for two more ships); the program also includes multiple land-based test […]

Americas

New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

April 29, 2022 GDC 0

The New Zealand Defense Force has finalized a sale of 22 New Zealand light armoured vehicles (NZLAVs) to the Chilean Navy for use by their Marine Corps. As informed, the sale is worth $19.855 million […]

Europe

Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

April 29, 2022 GDC 0

The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of […]

Europe

Australia Sends 155mm Howitzers And Ammunition To Ukraine

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The Australian defense ministry has sent six 155mm lightweight howitzers and associated ammunition to Ukraine in support of its defense against the Russian invasion. The M777 howitzers, which entered Australian Army service in 2010, were […]

Europe

Germany Agrees To Send 50 Gepard Air-defense Tanks to Ukraine

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The German government agreed to send Ukraine around 50 Gepard air-defense tanks to help that country repel Russian attacks, German and U.S. officials said at a conference here. The German government said Tuesday it will […]

Europe

China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) just released a video showing the launch of a new hypersonic missile from a Type 055 cruiser. The missile is likely the Eagle Strike YJ-21. Naval News regular contributor […]

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  • Hindustan Aeronautics To Manufacture Safran Engine

    March 5, 2021 0
    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and French Safran Aircraft Engines, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to assemble and manufacture components for the Smecma M88 engine that powers Rafale jets in India. Safran, HAL ink [...]
  • Serbian Army Puts Pantsir-S2 Short-range Air Defense System in Service

    May 8, 2020 0
    In March 2020, Serbian President Alexandar Vucic has announced that Russia has completed the deliveries of the Pantsir-S1 (NATO reporting name: SA-22 Greyhound) self-propelled anti-aircraft gun-missile (SPAAGM) systems to Serbia. According to our analysis of pictures released on [...]
  • Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

    January 30, 2025 0
    According to information published by the UK MoD on January 28, 2025, the Royal Navy is undergoing an enhancement of its combat management capabilities through a £285 million contract awarded to BAE Systems, aimed at [...]
  • Inflation Killing Russian Economy And Manufacturing Industries

    February 23, 2025 0
    Russia’s tight monetary policy is costing businesses profitability and risks spurring bankruptcies. Russia started exchanging food from Pakistan amid Western sanctionsDateOctober 9, 2024The Main Reason Soviet Union Collapsed, The Same Reason Putin’s Russia Will CollapseDateDecember [...]
  • Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin announced his presidential bid to challenge Vladimir Putin

    November 19, 2023 0
    Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin has announced his plan to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency, after having previously called the current leader “too soft.” Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist in custody in [...]
  • What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?

    March 4, 2022 0
    Many images are being broadcast of Russian army vehicles heading towards Ukraine, and a particular symbol that can be seen on many of the tanks has drawn attention. Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Air Platform

    Putin dodged Iranian mullahs with Yak-130 training aircraft, instead of hyped-up Su-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to arm Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones with bigger warheads and smarter technology

  • Europe

    Turkey Exported $900 Million Of Dual-use Technology To Russian Defense Industries, Violating International Sanctions

  • Europe

    Zimbabwe looks to enhance defense cooperation with Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russia’s oil depots and power grids

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s modernized Su-30SM crashed in Kalingrad due to engine malfunction

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves MLRS Upgrade Package For Bahrain

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan posts over $1 billion in turnover in 9 months

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Hatf 7 (Babur) Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing F-15SA Eagle Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • Air Platform

    India Likely to Order 31 Rafale-M After 114 Rafale Orders.

  • Europe

    State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ukraine’s Advances

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Needs to Scrap the Army’s Sampriti Exercise, Land Corridor, Rail Links, Fibre Optic Connection, Port Access, and Rooppur Nuclear Civil Works with India to Enhance National Security and Counterintelligence Against India’s RAW

  • Infantry Weapons

    Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Turkiye locally develops electro-optical sight system for homegrown drones.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russian T-80 tank in fierce battle near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia increases defense budget to $125 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Simultaneous Explosions Rocked Russian Cities Destroying Military Base, Gunpowder And Iskander Missile Factories

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh looks to reduce power prices of Adani deal which ousted Sheikh Hasina favored as Indian company

  • South Asia

    Video footage shows intruding Indian BSF soldiers begging forgiveness after entering Bangladesh and being caught by the Bangladeshi Border Guard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia down-selected Japanese Mogami-class frigate to replace ageing ANZAC class frigate

  • C4iSR

    Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Indigenously Built Aircraft Carrier ‘INS Vikrant’ Completes Maiden Sea Trial

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Europe

    UK arms could be made in Ukraine under license, Telegraph says

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BG Crashed in West Bengal, India: Report PTI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Started Manufacturing 700 KM Range Ballistic Missiles Based On North Korean Rodong-1 Missiles

  • Anti-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurement

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves M1A2 Abrams Tanks For Romania

  • Middle East

    Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • Land Platform

    Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

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