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Month: April 2026

Naval Platforms

Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

The Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette into its fleet on Saturday at the country’s port city of Karachi, official statements said. The 2nd PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS Khaibar, was inducted into the […]

Europe

U.S. RQ-180 Stealth Drone Offers Rare Insight into Sensors and Mission Role.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

On April 6, 2026, newly released footage from Larissa in Greece provided one of the clearest public views yet of the aircraft widely believed in open-source defense reporting to be the RQ-180, a highly secretive […]

AUV Platform

An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesian military officials are examining a mysterious underwater surveillance device believed to be from China after a local fisherman pulled it from the sea near a popular tourist destination. A Chinese underwater drone was caught […]

Middle East

Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates emerged Wednesday as a suspected offensive actor in the widening Gulf conflict, with multiple Iranian sources and open-source military analysts pointing to UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets as the […]

Middle East

Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

As of early April 2026, Iran’s energy infrastructure has suffered significant damage from US-Israeli strikes, including crucial hits on the South Pars gas field, which provides 70% of Iran’s gas. Other damage includes attacks on […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Xi Jinping panics during the Iran war concern regarding CIA infiltration and drone bans over Beijing.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

Chinese leadership, particularly under Xi Jinping, has displayed heightened panic during the Iran war concern regarding potential CIA infiltration within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and top-level government, driving a massive purge of military personnel […]

Europe

Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 anti-ship missile to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Navy may have conducted its first confirmed combat use of the RBS 15 anti-ship missile during a strike against the Russian-controlled Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea. Footage released on April 6, […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

    The U.S. Navy requests $65.8 billion in FY2027 to procure 34 ships, including submarines, destroyers, and logistics vessels. Budget documents released in April 2026 allocate $60.2 billion in discretionary funds and $5.6 billion in […]

Americas

Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Device That Kept the Downed F-15E Navigator Alive.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

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Americas

Trump Admin Will Impose 50 Percent Tariffs on Russia, China and North Korea for Supplying Weapons to Iran.

April 9, 2026 GDC 0

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons. United States President Donald Trump has said imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50 percent tariffs with no exemptions, […]

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  • UK has abandoned plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor BVRAAM.

    July 21, 2026 0
    The UK has abandoned plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor air-to-air missile, shifting its focus to a successor. Royal Navy To Integrate Meteor BVRAAM and SPEAR missile into F-35B stealth jetDateApril 4, 2024Luftwaffe [...]
  • U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

    March 4, 2026 0
    U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in [...]
  • Russian MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Crashed in Kamchatka Region

    July 5, 2023 0
    On 4 July, the Russian aerospace forces lost another MiG-31K interceptor aircraft. The aircraft experienced engine failure and loss of power, subsequently crashed in Kamchatka region. Russian-made MiG-29K crashed in India due to engine firesDateFebruary [...]
  • Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

    August 24, 2023 0
    Indonesia’s defense ministry and U.S. planemaker Boeing (BA.N) have signed an agreement on the sale of 24 F-15EX fighter jets to help modernize the Southeast Asian country’s aging fleet, the ministry and the company said. [...]
  • KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

    September 19, 2024 0
    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is today announcing the launch of the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a highly mobile, ground-based air defence system designed to protect army manoeuvre units close to the frontline [...]
  • Honeywell Aerospace Awarded Contract to Establish AUKUS Industrial Base in Australia

    March 20, 2025 0
    American company Honeywell has been awarded a contract to deliver the AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) pilot program. Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, Scraps Conventional Submarine ProjectDateSeptember 16, 2021President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Sea Baby Drone Destroyed Another Russian Shadow Oil Tanker.

  • Europe

    St Petersburg Bomb Blast Kills Putin’s Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky

  • Air Platform

    Spain will purchase Eurofighter instead of F-35A fighter jets.

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia purchased 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets from Qatar worth $800 million

  • C4iSR

    Three Spanish companies to develop radar, optronics and radio frequency to counter drones

  • C4iSR

    India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corp Wants Ship Killing NSM and Tomahawk Antiship Missiles

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan denies cancellation of helicopter deal with Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia’s S80 Submarine Air Independent Propulsion passes tests

  • C4iSR

    Poland Purchases Four Spy Satellites to Boost Space Defense

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Africa

    Russia Denies Selling Su-34ME To Algerian Air Force

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • South Asia

    British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former Bangladesh’s Dictator Sheikh Hasina, Siphoned and Laundered Billions of Dollars in 12 Countries: Reported Corruption Commission

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost.

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone blew up Russia’s microchip factory that produce missile components

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean KAI Aims To Export KF-21 Fighter At $65 Million Apiece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Babcock Started Construction Of Second Type 31 Frigate

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Naval Platforms

    Finish Navy’s Hamina-class tests fire torpedoes

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel considering special operations mission to seize Iran’s weapons-grade uranium stockpile at the Isfahan nuclear facility.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Central Asia

    Armenia to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks

  • Americas

    Why doesn’t the U.S. Army buy the Swedish CV90 after ditching the M10 Booker vehicle?

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

  • Europe

    British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks smashed through Russian frontline in Kursk region

  • Air Platform

    Legendary A-10 Warthog Received New Wing Mounted Kits

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium purchases 20 Skyranger 30 air defence systems to protect from drone attacks.

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Europe

    Challenger 3: The Most Lethal Tank Of Digital-edge

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

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