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  • [ April 20, 2026 ] US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship. Middle East
  • [ April 19, 2026 ] The Iran War Exposed British Armed Forces’ Operational Weaknesses and Readiness Problems. Europe
  • [ April 19, 2026 ] Ukraine launched two rockets into space in a wartime rocket test. Europe
  • [ April 19, 2026 ] Trump Admin will unfreeze $20 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S. in exchange for Iran’s enriched Uranium stockpile. Americas
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Europe

Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes destroyed Russia’s artic patrol boat.

March 28, 2026 GDC 0

Image showing the “Purga” arctic patrol vessel listing in port on March 25 following a strike. Her hull is leaning against Project 22011 Oceanographic research vessel “Vice-Admiral Burilichev”. Based on images published today, long-range Ukrainian […]

Americas

U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines.

March 23, 2026 GDC 0

The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, including design work, lead yard support, and industrial base development. According to […]

Americas

USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Non-combat Fire.

March 18, 2026 GDC 0

More than 600 service members and crew members aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford are without a bed after a fire aboard the ship Thursday, The New York Times reported. The fire took upwards of 30 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.

March 15, 2026 GDC 0

Myanmar Navy commissioned its largest frigate UMS Thalun Min and held the opening ceremony of a 40,000 ton floating dry dock. The ceremony to open Myanmar’s largest floating dry dock was held at the Naval […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

USS Tripoli and 5000 Marines Head Towards the Middle East from Japan.

March 14, 2026 GDC 0

US media outlets say a US military amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and a Marine expeditionary unit with 5000 marines both based in Japan, are being sent to the Middle East. The US-Israeli military operation […]

Americas

Canada Demands that South Korea Build an Auto Plant in Canada for the Purchase of the KSS-III Submarine.

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

Canada is demanding that South Korea build a car factory in exchange for a submarine contract worth more than $20 billion. The Canadian government shortlisted two bidders in August 2025 for the Canadian Patrol Submarine […]

Naval Platforms

Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

Indian government sources revealed that India took in the Iranian Navy’s landing ship IRIS Lavan at Kochi. Iran had requested India, days after IRIS Dena was sunk by the U.S. Navy, to urgently dock IRIS […]

Europe

Ukraine destroyed Russia’s three warships, S-400 radar, Pantsir and S-300 missile system.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of large-scale attacks on Russian Black Sea Fleet assets in recent weeks, striking targets in both occupied Crimea and the Novorossiysk naval base in successive operations. In February 2026, […]

Americas

U.S. Sending Third Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East.

March 7, 2026 GDC 0

The United States is expected to deploy a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, Fox News reports. USS George H.W. Bush completed its pre-deployment training on Thursday, according to the US Navy. The US […]

Naval Platforms

Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

March 7, 2026 GDC 0

Sri Lanka’s President announced on March 5 that the island nation will take charge of Iran’s auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr (A 422) and its crew. At a media briefing, the President of Sri Lanka, Anura […]

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  • Northrop Grumman Offered MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter To US Navy

    February 6, 2021 0
    Northrop Grumman is touting its MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system (UAS) as a future ship-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform, with a recent trial off the coast of California demonstrating the concept. Northrop Grumman And [...]
  • Demoralized Russian Troops Killed Their Commander And Surrendered To Ukrainian Army

    October 16, 2022 0
    The Russians had virtually no ammunition and some even had to share one assault rifle between two. Demoralized Russian Troops Ran Over Colonel Yuri Medvedev Using A TankDateMarch 30, 2022Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Russian [...]
  • Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

    May 17, 2021 0
    China’s attempt to sell Argentina its JF-17 jet that it makes in collaboration with Pakistan could be blocked by the U.K. as one of its crucial components- the ejection seat- is made by a British [...]
  • Cambodian Armed Force’s Chinese-made KS-1C (FK-3) Missile System Failed to Intercept Thai Air Force’s Missile and Fighter Jet.

    December 21, 2025 0
    The Cambodian Armed Forces purchased the Chinese-made medium-range KS-1C (FK-3) air defence missile system to boost national defence, especially against aerial threats such as Thai F-16 and Gripen aircraft, aiming to upgrade and shift regional [...]
  • Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

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  • Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

    November 26, 2023 0
    The Dutch Ministry of Defence, Damen and Thales have signed the contract for the design, construction, and delivery of four ASW frigates. ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigatesDateJune 16, 2024PT [...]
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

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions First P15B Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    20 Indian Soldiers Killed In A Violent Clash With Chinese Soldiers

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN tests camcopter drone onboard HMAS Ballarat

  • Defense Industry

    From Jets, Tanks To Warship: Meteoric Rise Of South Korean Defense Industries

  • South Asia

    Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi Said That Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman Colluded with Indian Security Agencies on 5th August for Safe Departure of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Europe

    Russia may look to expand the Ukraine war into Moldova

  • Europe

    A huge blast ripped through Russian oil depot and rail link in occupied Donetsk

  • Europe

    Putin just fired first salvo of tariff on Chinese goods that could destroy Russian economy

  • Air Platform

    The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Stealth 5th Generation Fighter jet

  • Europe

    Armenia released photographs of third destroyed S-300 site

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base In Donetsk Killing 1500 Troops

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

  • Air Platform

    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Fires Naval Spike NLOS Missiles At Hamas Positions

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs Mega Arms With South Korea Worth $14.5 Billion

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin signs decree allowing neo-Nazis, pro-autocrats and destructive personalities to seek shelter in Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs are outlasting Russia’s war with innovation

  • Americas

    U.S. Wants Commitment From Australia that It Would Engage AUKUS Nuclear Submarines If A Conflict With China Breaks Out.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. approves $10 billion in medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones for Taiwan.

  • Africa

    Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

  • Americas

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

  • Americas

    U.S. Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production After Ukraine War Success

  • Air Platform

    Russia postponed delivery of Su-57 to Russian Aerospace Force (VKS) until 2025

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

  • Africa

    The U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Treaty Should be Cloned To Southeast Asian Countries To Counter China

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker Long-range Air-to-Surface Missile

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Elbit Systems Unveils Lanius Micro-suicide Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches High-tech Submarine Using American And British Technology

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces struck HIMARS at mining plant in Russian-controlled Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Asalsan Awarded $616 Million Contract to Produce Turkish Steel Dome

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin admits battle of Bakhmut severely degraded Wagner mercenary group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • Air Platform

    China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Strike At Russian Convoy As They Take A Nap

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Netherlands and Belgium agree on building $4.4 billion ASW frigates

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

  • Middle East

    Pakistan’s PM and Field Marshal Asim Munir Backs President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan.

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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