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  • [ April 23, 2026 ] Cowardice of EU: IRGC and Basij thugs executed 45,00 Iranian protesters, 6,000 dissidents, 2,000 IT professionals, engineers and scientists in 2026. Middle East
  • [ April 23, 2026 ] Israeli Stratasys offers 3D-printed spare parts to fast-track Pentagon’s supply chains. Americas
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
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Air Platform

Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

September 23, 2021 GDC 0

In 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau climbed into a boxing ring in Ottawa for what was ostensibly a televised charity match, but was really a fight for his political future.  Critics had taken to […]

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

    January 26, 2025 0
    As reported by Jon Hawkes on January 21, 2025, Italy provided additional details about its Army Armoured Combat System (A2CS) program during the Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) conference, held in Farnborough, UK. This [...]
  • Chinese Navy’s replishment ship Qiandaohu escorted by destroyer CNS Zibo delivers bombs and ammunitions to Myanmar’s junta

    November 29, 2023 0
    Three Chinese naval vessels have arrived at Thilawa Port in Yangon for joint drills with Myanmar’s navy amid insurgent conflict along the neighboring nations’ shared border, according to the country’s military and pro-junta media reports. [...]
  • The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

    September 21, 2019 0
    The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first multi-role combat aircraft Rafale from its manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France on Thursday 19 September 2019, defence sources said on Friday 20 September 2019 reports NDTV News. The jet will be formally handed over to [...]
  • U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

    April 7, 2026 0
    On April 3, 2026, the U.S. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service published a photograph taken on March 29 showing a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon launching for a combat sortie during Operation Epic Fury [...]
  • Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

    February 21, 2022 0
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  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Sending Warship to the Strait of Hormuz.

    March 19, 2026 0
    The Japanese government has been considering whether the Self-Defense Forces can be dispatched to the scope of the Constitution and the current legislation over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is virtually closed. President Trump, [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Royal Malaysian Air Force Shortlists Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale for MRCA Requirements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan Starts Sea Trials In Shanghai.

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded Contract to Manufacture Second C-27J Transport Aircraft for Slovenia

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Americas

    USS Canberra Commissioning Ceremony Held in Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Test Fires Python IR Guided Missile

  • Europe

    Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Started Production Of F-15EX’s Advanced EW Suite

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Europe

    Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir secretly agreed to help President Trump strike Iran.

  • Europe

    S-400 Pain: Turkey hires U.S. lobbyists to get an export license of T800-4A engines for Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Cheaply Built Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Destroying Russia’s Mult-billion Warships And Naval Infrastructure

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman AGM-88G Long-Range Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia-China diplomatic relationship hits lowest point

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a MoU covering a joint production of the Gökbey multirole helicopter.

  • South Asia

    Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline as rebels started nationwide offensives

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

  • Europe

    Italy begins negotiations with Rheinmetall to buy new Leopard 2 tanks

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Lays Keel of Sixth US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

  • C4iSR

    L3Harris Delivered 10,000th Enhanced Night Vision Goggles To U.S. Army

  • Europe

    Armenian Su-30SM failed to take off from Gyumri airbase

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Central Asia

    Kazakh Air Force’s Su-30SME Crashed In Karaganda Region

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Russian Investigators Released The Cause Of Su-35 Accidents

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Demonstrates Fully Automatic Aerial Refueling Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed Russia’s $4.3 million T-90MS main battle tank

  • Middle East

    Leader Of Notorious Al Qassem Brigades, El Deif Or The Guest Was The Mastermind Behind The Massacre In Israel

  • Land Platform

    U.S. Army sets to upgrade Abrams tank with Israeli Trophy APS

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall started building F-35 fuselage manufacturing factory

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • Europe

    Poland Purchased Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) From South Korea

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

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