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  • [ April 16, 2026 ] Indra awarded contract to produce EW and radar systems for Type 212CD submarines. Europe
  • [ April 16, 2026 ] Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ April 16, 2026 ] Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV. AUV Platform
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Ukrainian Troops Shot Down Aircraft Using Marlet Anti-air Missile

May 2, 2022 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops reportedly are using a British-supplied new lightweight Martlet missile to shoot down Russian aircraft. According to some reports, Ukrainian Soldiers used them against Russian unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicles. The Thales Martlet, also […]

Europe

U.S. and Germany sent more artillery to Ukraine

May 2, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. and its allies are preparing to send more artillery systems and rounds as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed in a release that the new […]

Europe

Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

May 1, 2022 GDC 0

After the utter destruction of Mariupol, the second stage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. The scope of the war now appears to be establishing complete control over Donbas and southern Ukraine. If successful, […]

Europe

Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

April 30, 2022 GDC 0

Russian forces destroyed their own attack helicopter to keep it from falling into Ukrainian Soldiers’ hands following a massive helicopter paratrooper drop in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv. The Ka-52 (NATO reporting name Hokum-B) attack helicopter […]

Europe

Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

April 29, 2022 GDC 0

The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of […]

Europe

Australia Sends 155mm Howitzers And Ammunition To Ukraine

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The Australian defense ministry has sent six 155mm lightweight howitzers and associated ammunition to Ukraine in support of its defense against the Russian invasion. The M777 howitzers, which entered Australian Army service in 2010, were […]

Europe

Germany Agrees To Send 50 Gepard Air-defense Tanks to Ukraine

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The German government agreed to send Ukraine around 50 Gepard air-defense tanks to help that country repel Russian attacks, German and U.S. officials said at a conference here. The German government said Tuesday it will […]

Europe

Russia may look to expand the Ukraine war into Moldova

April 27, 2022 GDC 0

Concerns that the Ukraine war could escalate into a wider conflict grew on Tuesday as Kyiv accused Moscow of trying to create unrest in a Russian-backed separatist region of Moldova. The United Nations and the […]

Europe

Russia uses camouflage to hide their Iskanders from Ukrainian drones

April 27, 2022 GDC 0

Russian troops are using camouflage systems to conceal their Iskander short-range ballistic missiles from Ukranian drones. Ukrainian drones so far destroyed five Iskander short-range ballistic missiles, according to the open-source Oryx blog. Russia’s state-owned RIA […]

Europe

Germany proposes to supply Ukraine with 100 modern PzH 2000 howitzers

April 27, 2022 GDC 0

As reported by German and some Ukrainian media Krauss-Maffei Wegmann company offered to sell 100 modern self-propelled 155-mm PzH 2000 howitzers to Ukraine. The cost of the contract, which also includes staff training and a […]

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  • National Security Policy, Framework, and Doctrine Vacuum Lead to Systemic Corruption in the Bangladesh Military: Report

    January 15, 2026 0
    A national security policy vacuum creates significant instability by removing a clear strategic compass for a nation’s defense and foreign policy, leading to a range of potential negative consequences. Bangladesh military (thief): as inept as [...]
  • BAE Systems Launches Anson Submarine At British Worksite

    May 4, 2021 0
    BAE launched Anson, the fifth of seven Astute-class attack submarines it is building for the British Royal Navy, at its worksite in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, in Britain. Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS AnsonDateDecember 14, 2020Royal [...]
  • Ukraine’s Kamikaze Sea Drones damaged Russia’s tugboat Smirnov and a barge

    June 10, 2024 0
    Ukrainian naval drones attacked Engineer Smirnov tugboat and ‘Section-179’ barge in Russia’s Taganrog Bay on the evening of June 8, Russian Telegram channel Baza said. Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroyed Russia’s Saturn tugboat that [...]
  • India will test Nirbhay cruise missile with indigenous propulsion system

    February 9, 2020 0
    The Indian Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will test fire a nuclear-capable Nirbhay Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) fitted with an indigenous propulsion system in April 2020, according [...]
  • Ukraine breaks through Russian front and now faces even more massive obstacles

    August 10, 2023 0
    Ukraine faces new challenges in the conflict with Russia. How the Kyiv Post reported Ukraine had broken through the first Russian defense line in some areas, but they were then faced with solid concrete fortifications [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

    January 25, 2021 0
    Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured a three-year materials supply contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). KAI to produce first KF-X prototype by April 2021DateJuly 8, 2020Thyssenkrupp to Build Six Type 212 CD Submarines For Germany And [...]
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

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief): A junkyard of Chinese navy but a business entity of Bangladesh military

  • Europe

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

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine-Russia War: Russia’s Weapons Export Plummets to Record Low

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Turkey Could Get Militarily Involved In Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Disputes?

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • South Asia

    United Nations barred Bangladesh’s DGFI, RAB, BGB, DB men from UN peacekeeping duty

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Prepares for Dassault Rafale Integration into Indonesian Air Force

  • Europe

    Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

  • Air Platform

    Belarusian Air Force’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed

  • Europe

    Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

  • Americas

    US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

  • Middle East

    73 Percent of Iranians Want a Secular Government, 7.9 Percent of Iranian Women Want To Wear Hijab

  • Europe

    Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem favored to land $9 billion K2 tank deal with Poland

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption In The Defense Sectors Of Southeast Asia

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden Transfer 5,000 AT-4 Disposable Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    India purchases locally-made 156 light combat Prachand helicopters

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian Pantsir-S1 missiles in Donetsk and Luhansk region

  • Europe

    US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35

  • C4iSR

    Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

  • Cyber

    Trump issues executive orders banning WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

  • Europe

    Russia targets North Sea infrastructure as Netherlands discuss F-16 delivery to Ukraine, says the Dutch intelligence agency

  • Middle East

    Israeli drones hit near nuclear site in Iran

  • Americas

    Lockheed to Develop New Electronic Warfare Hardware For F-35

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approved the sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 105 Lockheed Martin F-35A And F-35B For Japan

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

  • South Asia

    Sino-India War: China Bags Bangladesh In Chinese Side

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV passes 1st test flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

  • Europe

    Inflation Killing Russian Economy And Manufacturing Industries

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium Set to Purchase SAMP/T NG Missile Defense System

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