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Month: April 2026

Europe

UK Defense company unveils Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor drones.

April 2, 2026 GDC 0

A London-based defense research and development company has revealed two new high-speed interceptor drone prototypes, expanding its portfolio of specialized counter-air systems, according to an exclusive statement provided by company founder Aytekin Guclu. The London […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Iran war unravels China’s underperforming propaganda-driven military and political purges, which cannot fix the technical problem.

April 2, 2026 GDC 0

In an authoritarian system, promotion and military contact awards are subject to loyalty, not a competency or capability-based award system. When battlefield performance is exposed, the Chinese Communist Party starts killing engineers and scientists, sending […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

April 2, 2026 GDC 0

The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. […]

Middle East

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging President Trump to finish the job by changing the regime.

April 1, 2026 GDC 0

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India.

April 1, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan is playing both sides of the coin, supporting the U.S. since Field Marshal Asim Munir began a friendship with President Trump, signed a mutual security agreement with Saudi Arabia, an arch-rival of Iran in […]

Middle East

China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

April 1, 2026 GDC 0

After heavy bombardment from the U.S. and Israeli forces, Iran’s IRGC is still fighting back with occasional drone and ballistic missile strikes in the Middle East and Israel. Yuan Hongbin, a former professor at Peking […]

Anti-ship Missile

Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases.

April 1, 2026 GDC 0

Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that long-range missiles with counterstrike capabilities have been brought into service at two Ground Self-Defense Force bases in the country. The deployment of the missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto […]

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  • An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is potentially imminent

    June 13, 2025 0
    Israel has been pushing to strike Iran for months, if not years. Signs this week that an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities was potentially imminent have ratcheted up fears of a regional conflict, particularly in [...]
  • Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

    January 31, 2022 0
    A few hours ago, a Russian supersonic MiG-31 fighter with registration number RF-95217 (92 “Red”) crashed while in flight. It is known that the MiG-31 supersonic fighter-interceptor was carrying a hypersonic missile, reported the Tass [...]
  • Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

    September 10, 2025 0
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  • Dassault Aviation Delivers Falcon 7X Jet to Greece

    November 10, 2021 0
    French aircraft manufacturer Dassault will provide the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) with a Falcon 7X aircraft free of charge, reported Greek Timea citing government sources.  Dassault Aviation Releases Photo Of First Rafale For GreeceDateJuly 11, 2021Greece [...]
  • U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

    June 23, 2022 0
    The U.S. is sending electronic jamming equipment to the front lines in Ukraine. The Defense Department on May 6 said a $150 million security package bound for Eastern Europe includes the jamming gear, as well [...]
  • Trump administration set to launch drone facility in Bangladesh to strengthen Bangladesh army and navy.

    September 26, 2025 0
    The US is collaborating with Bangladesh’s Army and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability for Bangladesh. A joint Bangladesh Regiment comprising personnel from both the Army and Navy will manufacture and operate [...]
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 […]

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Suspends Aids And High-level Contacts With Myanmar’s Junta

  • Air Platform

    Turkey orders additional 57 locally-made T626 Gökbey transport helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese KQ-200 MPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Hanwha Wins Australian Army’s IFV Contract

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force’s Chinese-made J-10C ‘Temu’ Fighter Jet’s WS-10B Engine Caught Fire During Take-off.

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

  • Air Platform

    US Hands Over Three CN235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near Moscow

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Industry

    The Grand Ambition of Turkish Defense Industries

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

  • Air Platform

    Russia and India are discussing “additional” production of Russian military equipment in India

  • Europe

    Turkiye expects Trump Administration to withdraw sanctions against Turkiye

  • Europe

    Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

  • Air Platform

    Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Super Funds to Bankroll Missile Production in Australia.

  • Air Platform

    Russia is on track to deliver Su-30, missiles and additional Yak-130 aircraft to Myanmar Junta

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan Signs Defense Pact

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Leidos Australia to Arm Sea Archer and Long Bow Unmanned Surface Vessels with Naval Strike Missile.

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils GMJ9500 Man-Portable Jammer System

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: Russia has four million skilled and unskilled workers shortage

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s New Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hammond Discloses Details On AUKUS Submarine And Hunter-class Frigates

  • Naval Platforms

    MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Maritime Helicopters

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin LANTIRN navigation and targeting system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK Donates Hundreds Of AMRAAM Missiles For Ukraine’s NASAMS MK2 Launchers

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions-hit Russia wants India to bail out Su-75 Checkmate project

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey, Ukraine To Jointly Produce Anka MALE UAV

  • Central Asia

    Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

  • Americas

    US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Test Fires Harpoon Missiles

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged J-20 Fighter Jet Designer Amid Chinese-made Missile, Radar and Fighter Jet Failure in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • Americas

    Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US shipbuilding issues to long-term and short-term problems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Middle East

    Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • Defense Industry

    IAI, KAI Sign MoU for Development of Loitering Munitions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Why Can’t Swedish Arms Maker Fill The Vacuum Left By Russian Arms Maker?

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D To Latest Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India.

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