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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems. C4iSR
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Australia will invest $7 billion in drone and counter-drone technology. Anti-drone System
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Year: 2026

Middle East

U.S. and Israel destroyed the Iranian Navy’s 20 warships, 1 aircraft carrier, 2 submarines and all naval bases.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

US military forces, as part of Operation Epic Fury, struck an Iranian drone carrier, setting it on fire, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on X/Twitter on Thursday. The carrier was “roughly the size of a […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Another Adviser to the Chinese Communist Party Warns AI Gap With the U.S. After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

A Chinese political scientist and adviser to Beijing said the operation in Iran showed how deeply AI is now embedded in US combat power and noted why China needs to move faster. The killing of […]

Central Asia

Azerbaijani President Accused Iran of Drone Attacks on Azerbaijani Airport.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

Concerns are mounting about conflict with Iran spreading outside the Middle East and developing into a protracted, widespread war following an apparent Iranian attack on Azerbaijan. Overnight, a drone attack from Tehran hit an airport […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa Jet Strike Iran with RAMPAGE missiles.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

 The Israel Defense Forces released images of an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa armed with RAMPAGE stand-off missiles ahead of a strike under Operation Lion’s Roar targeting Iran. The loadout highlights Israel’s long-range strike planning […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

On Monday morning, a number of social media accounts circulated what they believed was an example of lasers intercepting Hezbollah rockets. The video showed rockets being launched from Lebanon, and many of the rockets appeared […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI dud fighter jet crashed off Assam.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area during a training mission, the force confirmed on Thursday late at night. In its latest update on […]

Middle East

Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

An American-origin F/A-18 fighter jet of the Kuwait Air Force, and not Patriot surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) as initially believed, had taken out the three F-15E Strike Eagles in a friendly fire incident in Kuwaiti airspace […]

Middle East

Chinese military officers and commentators lambast Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

Retired PLA colonel Yue Gang urges China to watch out for ‘internal infiltration and intelligence leaks’ and boost ‘security around critical targets’. Retired PLA colonel urges China to re-evaluate its military capability and shift focus […]

Middle East

U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

A ⁠United States submarine has sunk an Iranian warship with a torpedo in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast, says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. USS Minnesota (SSN 783) became the first Virginia-class submarine based […]

Loitering Munitions

Iran fumed after Chinese-made Shahed copycat SF-200 drones were intercepted by America’s Patriot missile system.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

Iran fumed after nearly all Chinese Sunflower-200 (SF-200) drones were downed by US Patriots, with one dud hitting a Dubai apartment. Evidence shows Iran using those drones—its attacks relied on homegrown Shahed models, one of […]

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  • General Dynamics Lays Keel of Sixth US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

    August 2, 2024 0
    General Dynamics has laid the keel of the US Navy’s sixth Expeditionary Sea Base, the USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), in California. Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. Navy’s LPDDateFebruary 8, 2022Huntington Ingalls [...]
  • Italy Considers Boosting the Number of Troops by 60 Percent.

    February 22, 2026 0
    Italy is considering boosting its military troops by more than 60 percent over the next 18 years at an estimated cost of about 6 billion euros ($7 billion). India vs Pakistan: Military Strength And ArmamentsDateMay [...]
  • Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

    May 31, 2024 0
    On the night of May 31, 2024, Ukrainian drones targeted an oil depot at Port Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, causing significant damage and casualties. The attack resulted in fires at the depot, with reports [...]
  • Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

    October 25, 2021 0
    Sukhoi Su-57 is one of two fighters under development in Russia. Each of these fighters was developed with different specialties in mind but share a collective focus on a few specific design elements that have [...]
  • Rheinmetall awarded $1.20 billion contract to produce 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicle

    September 2, 2023 0
    Germany has placed an order worth 1.087 billion euros ($1.20 billion) for a further 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles with Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the Frankfurt-listed German arms maker said on Monday. Rheinmetall awarded [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri Launched The 2nd PPA ‘Francesco Morosini’ OPV For The Italian Navy

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Su-30 aircraft violates Taiwanese airspace

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    A high-ranking Russian officer shot dead in Moscow

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s pioneering drone technology and its growing domestic weapons industry are a “game-changer”

  • Europe

    Russian Taganrog military aircraft maker reports heavy financial losses after repeated Ukrainian missile attacks.

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen’s Leading Role In German MKS-180 Frigate Programme

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army Purchases Turkish M2HB Heavy Machine Guns

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter falls victim to Swedish RBS-70 MANDAP again, FPV drones down Mi-28 helicopters

  • Americas

    Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Lays Keel of Its New IDS Submarine for RoC Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet, destroyed one S-300 surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkish light attack aircraft Hurjet to be co-produced in Spain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Lined Up Ten Prospective Customers Of Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Selçuk Bayraktar

  • Africa

    Algeria opts for the Sino Javelin HJ-12 ATGM

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • Middle East

    Israeli Shipyard Awarded Contract To Build Five Reshef-class Corvettes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan shoots down fleeing Afghan military plane, another forty six helicopters and planes landed carrying 600 Afghan soldiers

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) Embezzled and Laundered $245 Million (BDT 3,000 Crore) to Canada, USA and UAE

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer USS Barry Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoots Down Second Russian Su-25 Combat Jet In Five Days

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton Touch Down In Australia

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PRC should take Gripen E as a template, says Senior Colonel Li Chunghua Hua of the PLAAF

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 Started Operational Deployment on TCG Anadolu.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and Papua New Guinea agree to finalize talks on the bilateral security treaty

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rockets Hit Russian Training Ground Killing Hundreds of Russian Soldiers

  • Defense Industry

    Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles for the First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bhutan Latest Country to Formally Recognize Israel

  • Industry

    Advancing Drones Industry of Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy destroyer USS Halsey sails through Taiwan Straits

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Middle East

    Constant Houthi attacks on Israel could draw U.S., UK, and Australia into a broader Middle East conflict

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used E-7A Peace Eagle To Hunt And Destroy S-300 Using TB2 Drones

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