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  • [ April 15, 2026 ] China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran. Infantry Weapons
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower. Europe
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.   Middle East
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] CIA used AI and Ghost Murmur, a long-range ‘quantum magnetometry’, to detect the downed American pilot’s heartbeat during a combat rescue mission in Iran. Americas
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Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

April 3, 2026 GDC 0

The IDF deemed “critical” targets as those that immediately threatened Israel, such as ballistic missile industry targets, as well as targets that were at the heart of the mission goals of the war. Of the […]

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 […]

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-air Missiles

South Korea delivers the third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

South Korea’s reported delivery of a third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates indicates that a standard export programme has shifted into a strategically accelerated reinforcement effort after Iran’s recent missile and drone […]

Air Platform

U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

Based on reports from March 2026, the US government has approved the sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia. This major deal includes 48 F-35A jets and is part of a larger, $142 billion […]

Middle East

Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S.-Iran war began February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and striking nuclear sites, prompting Iranian missile retaliation and the Strait of Hormuz closure. A popular post […]

Middle East

Leaked Exchange Reveals Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Vahidi Clash Over U.S. Talks and Crumbling Iranian Economy.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

Channel 14 reported a tense call where President Masoud Pezeshkian urged joining U.S. negotiations to save Iran’s crumbling economy, but IRGC head Ahmad Vahidi refused, saying he’d give everything away. Pezeshkian later told aides he […]

Middle East

Pentagon Prepares Limited Ground Options in Iran to Retrieve Enriched Uranium.

March 30, 2026 GDC 0

U.S. officials described options for weeks-long special operations and infantry actions to hit sites like Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, Fordow and Isfahan, pending President Trump’s approval—far short of a full invasion. The buildup follows […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

March 29, 2026 GDC 0

Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers (HPL) for military aircraft under a new defense contract. HPL is a high-power airborne laser, designed for helicopter and multirole aircraft […]

Middle East

U.S. and Israeli forces conduct airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities, universities, steel factories, and the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

March 28, 2026 GDC 0

US and Israeli forces struck Iranian sites, including Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Khondab Heavy Water […]

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  • Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

    October 1, 2023 0
    The Australian government is permanently withdrawing its NHIndustries MRH90 ‘Taipan’ fleet from flight operations. U.S. pledged to expedite delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Australian ArmyDateNovember 2, 2023Australia received two new Chinook HeloDateJuly 12, 2021Australia [...]
  • British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

    February 27, 2022 0
    In accordance with the “Global Britain” policy, the UK government has already signaled its desire for a more capable Royal Navy with the Integrated Review 2021, which was published in March 2021. Another indication of [...]
  • U.S. Marines Speak Japanese Language During Exercises With JSDF

    July 16, 2021 0
    Okinawa (GDC) – The U.S. Marine Corps have held a drill in Japan with orders given in Japanese for the first time, according to the troops, in a move aimed at enhancing their partnership with the [...]
  • China’s Type 04A (ZBD-04A) armored vehicle fires a smoke grenade at Chinese troops during an exercise.

    March 28, 2026 0
    Chinese Type 04A armoured fighting vehicle discharges a smoke grenade into an observation mount against their own troops during exercises in Shenanigans, China, creating confusion and panic among the PLA troops. Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored [...]
  • Sweden will deliver Gripen jets to Ukraine after it formally joins NATO

    October 10, 2023 0
    Sweden is exploring the possibility of sending Ukraine its Gripen fighters, highly capable jets that were designed to take on Russian aircraft, but Stockholm said there won’t be any transfer until it becomes a NATO [...]
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 […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $443.76 million Contract To Produce AGM-158C LRASM

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems awarded $348.77 million contract for development of Tempest fighter

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s new Su-57 aircraft relocated in Novosibirsk far from the ATACMS range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

  • Middle East

    The Abraham Accord: UAE, Israeli and Bahrain Peace Deal

  • Europe

    U.S. Supplied HIMARS Rocket Killed 56th Russian Colonel In Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The trouble with Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missiles in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

  • Industry

    Israel Arms Exports Increased By 77%, India Largest Recipient

  • Europe

    Sanction Buster: Russia’s Kalibr Missile, Orlan UAV And Ka-52 Helicopter Components Come From America, South Korea, Taiwan And Japan

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Poland orders more Krab self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

  • Europe

    South Korea’s new KF-21 fighter jet passes AESA radar test

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce Tomahawk block V cruise missiles for Australia and Japan

  • Air Platform

    India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Untrained Pilots Caught in Camera Performing Unsafe Flying Stunts Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China opens memorial for 35 soldiers died in Galwan Valley confrontation with India

  • Europe

    Russia to hike defense budget by 70 percent to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Flying coffin: Indian Air Force will retire Russian-dud MiG-21 in 2025 after 400 crashes and 200 dead pilots

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rocket strikes killed 350 Chechen soldiers resting at night

  • Europe

    British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

  • Industry

    Indian TASL To Produce Aircraft For Indian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase HIMARS rocket launchers for Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivers the second project 15B destroyer, to the Indian navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Move To Acquire Eurofighter Typhoon With ECRS Mk2 To Counter Greece’s Rafale Jets

  • Europe

    Export potential is the Key to arms procurement, says British ministry of defense

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force To Receive 60 F-16 Block 50 From NATO Partners

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon Test Kits For P-8I Neptune

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi Accused U.S. State Department of Deep State Following Adani Corruption Case and Appointment of Sikh Woman Harmeet Dhillon

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • South Asia

    In a hypothetical war between Bangladesh and Myanmar, who could win?

  • Africa

    Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade 2020

  • Africa

    Egypt signed agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

  • Europe

    France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese scholar says Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is inevitable

  • Europe

    Russian commander Alexander Khodakovsky admits: Military victory over Ukraine currently unlikely

  • Europe

    Putin Admits Russia Lacks Precision-guided Bombs, Drones and Communication Equipment

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