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  • [ April 20, 2026 ] U.S. State Department Approves $11.9 Billion Aegis Combat System Sale to Germany. C4iSR
  • [ April 20, 2026 ] Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force. Direct-energy Weapons
  • [ April 20, 2026 ] Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ April 20, 2026 ] US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship. Middle East
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Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

April 5, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has developed an arsenal of domestic short-range air defence (SHORAD) systems designed for point defence against low-altitude threats like drones, helicopters, and cruise missiles. Key systems include the infrared-guided Majid (AD-08) system and the […]

Air Platform

Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

April 5, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has been known to circumvent international sanctions through European and Central Asian countries importing dual-use technology and military technology from North America and Europe to manufacture missiles and drones. The regime establishes short-lived entities […]

Middle East

U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

April 3, 2026 GDC 0

As of late March 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed airstrikes targeting Iranian anti-ship cruise missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. This missile site houses more than 100 CM-302 and […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

April 3, 2026 GDC 0

Elbit Systems says the system is designed to intercept ballistic missile threats. “The UAE is part of the current war with Iran and represents significant potential for our systems,” said Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis, after […]

Middle East

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 […]

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  • Ukraine launches devastating drone strikes in the Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones

    May 7, 2023 0
    The situation in the Russia-Ukraine war continues to remain tense as a Russian-installed official said early on Sunday that Ukraine struck the Crimean Peninsula overnight with over 10 drones, reported Reuters. Bayraktar TB2 could play [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

    July 11, 2022 0
    In the first months of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, residents of Chernihiv were shaken by heavy gunfire followed by billowing black smoke. Ukrainian forces had shot down a Russian fighter jet, whose two pilots parachuted into the [...]
  • Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

    March 11, 2023 0
    The battle over the ruined city of Bakhmut is pinning down Russia’s best units and degrading them ahead of a planned Ukrainian counter-offensive, an adviser to Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Battle for Bakhmut has [...]
  • Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

    August 7, 2024 0
    The raid nearly ended in Starving for artillery ammunition after Russia-friendly Republicans in the U.S. Congress blocked further aid to Ukraine starting in October. The Ukrainian forces acquired tiny explosive drones as a firepower expedient. [...]
  • RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

    October 20, 2020 0
    The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has received the fourth and final Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it ordered from the United States in 2014. [...]
  • Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

    November 26, 2025 0
    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms that discussions with Saudi Arabia are underway for a package that could include up to 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit drones, noting that the scope and configuration remain under review. [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s massive military buildup near Dokhlam

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • South Asia

    United Nations finds former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised killing of 1,400 people in bid to stay in power

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 Rifles

  • Middle East

    Hamas’s attack was Israeli and American colossal intelligence failure on multiple fronts

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine is Seeking to Gain Control of Russian Oligarch’s Frozen Assets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Manufacturer 184 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned anti-submarine warfare vessels

  • Air Platform

    Gripen has the best multi-domain warfare capability, says Hungarian pilots

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia will receive Turkish Akinci MALE UAV in 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus CEO criticizes German Bundestag for export ban on Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia

  • Anti-ship Missile

    India, A Close Ally of America Agrees To Sale BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Outfit Collins-class Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Israel’s drone strikes destroyed Iran’s 30N6E target engagement radar near Isfahan airport

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Tests Ra’ad II Air-launched Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Allocates $25 Billion For Navy’s Shipyard Upgrade Projects

  • Air Platform

    Panama purchases A-29 light combat aircraft amid Trump tensions

  • Europe

    Britain and Turkey Agreed to Provide Further Lethal Aid to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Air Platform

    Why Russian Air Force doesn’t buy MiG-29M2 and MiG-35?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing hands over first production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to US Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Buys 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range RAM X FPV drones wreaked havoc on the Russian air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Russian nuclear bomber PAK DA “Messenger” has serious design flaws so does the Su-57 fighter

  • Industry

    ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PLAAF flew KJ-500 AEW&C and J-11A fighter Jet during a night exercise across Taiwan Strait

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Bulgaria To Purchase Eight More F-16 Block 70 Aircrafts From Lockheed Martin

  • Americas

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia to purchase South Korean Cheongung-II anti-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Fired Missiles In Response To North Korean Missile Launches

  • Air Platform

    Soviet-built Bulgarian Air Force’s MiG-29 Crashed

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Australia to deploy land-based Naval Strike Missiles amid China tensions

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Donates Four Cessna Aircraft to Philippines Navy

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Air Platform

    India Signs $7.4 Billion Contract to Purchase 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Navy to Receive Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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