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  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium. Middle East
  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use. Americas
  • [ April 21, 2026 ] NATO Link 16 data link that shaped the operation Epic Fury during the Iran War. Americas
  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country. Middle East
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Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium.

April 21, 2026 GDC 0

Recent, intensified attacks by Iran on Gulf nations have exacerbated international concerns that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cannot be trusted with enriched uranium. Reports indicate Iran is producing 60% enriched uranium and has […]

Middle East

Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

April 21, 2026 GDC 0

As President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to decide whether to extend a two-week ceasefire between the countries approaches, attention is increasingly turning not to Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, but to a shadowy Revolutionary Guard […]

Middle East

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

April 21, 2026 GDC 0

An Iranian-flagged cargo ship recently seized by U.S. forces had travelled through Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny as officials probe suspected dual-use cargo aboard the vessel. The vessel, Touska, remains in […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

April 20, 2026 GDC 0

“We delivered the Air Force the most advanced defense system in the world, but it does not become operational in one day” As Rafael reports record 2025 revenue and profit, CEO Yoav Turgeman emphasizes that […]

Middle East

US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship.

April 20, 2026 GDC 0

The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after “blowing a hole” in its engine room when it tried to break past the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump revealed Sunday. The […]

Middle East

Israeli Defense Forces Confirmed That It had Destroyed Iran’s Caspian Sea Naval Base and 5 Frigates Before Ceasefire.

April 18, 2026 GDC 0

Israel strikes Iranian Navy sites in Caspian Sea for first time since start of warAmong the sites targeted during the strikes was a major Iranian Navy port, at which five missile ships equipped with air […]

Middle East

Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping.

April 17, 2026 GDC 0

Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran ​weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying Tehran, the U.S. ‌president told Fox Business Network in an interview that aired on […]

Infantry Weapons

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

April 15, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Middle East

Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

April 15, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan Army has warned Iranian delegates during the Islamabad talks that Iran does not have military means to fend off American air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles, as Pakistan has its own failure with Chinese-made […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine has told Patriot manufacturer Lockheed Martin that the U.S. patriot crews in the Middle East made mistakes by firing multiple interceptors at the same target. Ukraine has been using the Patriot missile for more […]

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  • Hindustan Aeronautics flew first combat ready Tejas LCA

    March 22, 2020 0
    The first Final Operational Clearance (FOC) variant of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter aircraft, the SP21, took to the skies for the first time on Tuesday (March 17), paving the way for 15 [...]
  • Turkish Rocketsan Delivers Food Aid To Covid Hit Bangladesh

    May 30, 2021 0
    Roketsan distributed food packages among 1,000 families in Bangladesh through the Turkish Red Crescent. Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To BangladeshDateJune 6, 2021Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021DateMay [...]
  • Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

    May 19, 2024 0
    Germany approved orders for more than $400 million worth of 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine in recent days, in separate deals with Rheinmetall and an unidentified French company. Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract To Build Homes Moon’s Orbit

    July 21, 2021 0
    Northrop Grumman Corp won a NASA contract worth $935 million to develop living quarters for the U.S. space agency’s planned outpost in lunar orbit, learned GDC citing the company’s spokesperson. Northrop Grumman Awarded Minuteman ICBM’s Propulsion [...]
  • India to Develop Domestic UAV and Helicopter

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  • Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

    October 1, 2020 0
    On September 29, 2020, the fourth 209/1400mod class submarine for the Navy of Arab Republic of Egypt was named and launched at the shipyard of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel. Following the very strict [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Orion drone launch site at Taganrog-Central air force base

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

  • South Asia

    Why the U.S. and UK Should Sanction Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters?

  • Air Platform

    China aiming Turkey as the potential export customer of the FC-31: report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s All Female Crews Take MH-60R To The Sky For The First Time

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • Africa

    Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles Against Russian Warships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese aerospace executive Tan Ruisong gets suspended death sentence over corruption and insider trading.

  • Europe

    Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise missile.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

  • Americas

    L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

  • Air Platform

    Italy will deliver Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    MAF to fly Su-30SM2 with a new engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Defense Industry

    Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland Purchases GBU-39B Bombs For F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

  • Europe

    World-first, Turkish Akinci drone test fires Cakir cruise missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s Fighter Jets Flew Low Over Saudi Airspace To Bomb Houthis

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed S-400 SAM in Crimea

  • Asia-Pacific

    Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

  • Europe

    Iskander missiles were intercepted by Israeli-made Barak-8 air defense, says Armenia

  • Europe

    Ukraine sends Turkish-made Cobra II vehicles to the frontline

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Two batteries Of NASAMS II Anti-air System

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Launches Anson Submarine At British Worksite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Europe

    UK to recycle Tornado jets for 3D printed components for Tempest fighters

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed Again: Ukraine Blew Up Russian Military’s HQ in Kherson Using UK-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

  • Americas

    Chinese SH-15 self-propelled howitzers performed worse in Brazilian army’s trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. revoked Hong kong’s special trading status

  • C4iSR

    Malaysia purchases Thales GroundMaster 400A Long-range Surveillance Radar

  • Air Platform

    China to expedite delivery of Wing Loong drones to Pakistan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

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