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  • [ April 12, 2026 ] Royal Navy becomes paper navy, and British PM Starmer is begging President Macron to have the French Navy patrol British waters. Europe
  • [ April 12, 2026 ] The U.S. has destroyed Iran’s submarine fleet, 16 classes of warships totalling 150 ships destroyed. Middle East
  • [ April 12, 2026 ] A huge fire destroyed Russia’s only Su-57 serial production factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Air Platform
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

March 23, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is preparing to decommission an Armidale-class patrol vessel. The boat, HMAS Pirie , will be decommissioned at Darwin on 26 March after 14 years of service. Its departure from its homeport of […]

Naval Platforms

Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

July 27, 2020 GDC 0

The Australian Defence Department has announced the start of construction on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) first new Cape-class patrol boat. Western Australian company Austal is under contract to build six Cape-class patrol boats. Once […]

Americas

The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

March 4, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award […]

Industry

Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

January 16, 2020 GDC 0

On January 14 2020, Australian Investment Group Gentium Solutions and Dutch ship building group, Damen Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry of Bangladesh in Dhaka with an aim […]

Naval Platforms

Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

November 12, 2019 GDC 0

The HMAS Sydney (V) is the final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea trial said Australian defence minister, Linda Reynolds on 9 November 2019. It was laid down […]

Naval Platforms

Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian Navy

November 21, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • A leaked document shows China’s WS-19 and WS-21 Huangshan engines underperforming compared to Chinese propaganda claims.

    January 24, 2026 0
    The recent Twitter videos posted by various Chinese Twitter accounts showing J-35 taking off from a deck with its WS-19 engine may attract military enthusiasts without aerospace knowledge. Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into [...]
  • Swedish Gripen Chased Russian Su-24 Nuclear-Armed Bomber Out of Gotland, Report

    March 31, 2022 0
    Russian bombers armed with nuclear warheads reportedly entered European Union air space earlier this month, before being intercepted by fighter jets. Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia TensionsDateDecember 22, 2020Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on [...]
  • Saudi Arabia buys Turkish Karayel tactical UAV

    August 4, 2021 0
    Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced on 27 April that the country was procuring six unmanned systems from local firm Intra Defence Technologies for delivery in 2021, and a further 40 systems [...]
  • Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

    June 12, 2022 0
    According to a statement published by the Swedish MoD on June 2, 2022, Sweden has decided to offer new military aid to Ukraine including the donation of Robot-17 (also called RBS-17) short-range anti-ship missiles. In [...]
  • U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming Submarine

    October 8, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy conducted a two-missile test flight of unarmed life-extended Trident II-D5LE missiles from the USS Wyoming in the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Fla, over the weekend, according to [...]
  • Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

    August 17, 2020 0
    HUNTSVILLE (GDC) — Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] submitted its offer to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) competition, proposing a design that leverages the company’s more than 60-year track record and [...]
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 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Air Force Publishes Concept For NGAD Project AKA Sixth-Gen Fighter

  • Cruise Missiles

    France authorizes the use of long-range SCALP missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Middle East

    The time has come for Bangladesh to recognize Israel after UAE, Morocco, and Bahrain

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan launches fourth multi-mission Mogami-class frigate

  • Europe

    German arms exports surged to $8.9 billions

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils MINI SHARK Kamikaze Drones

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt defence cooperation produces Aqrab unmanned ground vehicle.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot Missile System

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber Of the Russian Air Force In Lyman

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia on high alert after appearance of Chinese vessel CCG 4205

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Taps GKN Aerospace To Produce Future Fighter Propulsion

  • Europe

    Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu could succeed Putin as leader of Russia, leaked FSB document

  • Europe

    North Macedonia Orders Boran Howitzers From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

  • Americas

    Watch F-35 takes off without afterburner

  • Europe

    A major fire engulfed Russia’s ELMASH electromechanical plant in Voronezh

  • Europe

    Ukraine peace deal will not last long without US backing: UK minister

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers First Batch Of Howitzers And Ammunitions To Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russia’s oil depots and power grids

  • Africa

    Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

  • Americas

    The USAF Relocates B-52 and B-2 Stealth Bombers from Guam to USA

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives cutting-edge vehicle-mounted air traffic control (ATC) systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • Europe

    Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack Craft

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Middle East

    Iran debuts its Shahed-147 surveillance drone

  • C4iSR

    Saab and CAE sign agreement to train GlobalEye AEW&C operators.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Pylons for Gripen C/D Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys NASAMS And APSIDE Anti-air Missiles In Kyiv

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

  • Middle East

    The Abraham Accord: UAE, Israeli and Bahrain Peace Deal

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yuan Trading Come To Halt After China Restricts Currency Supplies

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