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  • [ 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
  • [ April 19, 2026 ] President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid the Iran war. East Asia and Pacific Region
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The Iran War Exposed British Armed Forces’ Operational Weaknesses and Readiness Problems.

April 19, 2026 GDC 0

The Iran war has left Britain’s armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest in defense, after years of warnings from military bosses about the U.K.’s […]

Europe

Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. ‘Corrosive complacency’ towards British national security, Lord Robertson says.

April 16, 2026 GDC 0

The UK’s security is “in peril” and Sir Keir Starmer’s government has shown “corrosive complacency” towards defence, a former Nato secretary general has said. Lord George Robertson, the ex-Labour defence secretary who wrote the government’s […]

Air Platform

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer T-7A RedHawk to Royal Air Force.

November 22, 2025 GDC 0

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer a next-generation pilot training system aimed at preparing Royal Air Force pilots for the era of advanced combat aircraft. Under the UK’s 2025 Strategic Defence […]

Air Platform

Boeing proposes T-7A Red Hawk next-gen trainer for Royal Air Force.

October 20, 2025 GDC 0

Boeing is promoting its T-7A Red Hawk as a contender to replace the Royal Air Force’s ageing Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft, according to Flight Global. The move aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence’s […]

Air Platform

Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

July 31, 2025 GDC 0

A potential collaboration between Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems is taking shape as the United Kingdom begins the search for a replacement for its aging Hawk T1 and T2 jet trainers. According to Reuters, the […]

C4iSR

Royal Air Force Inducts StormShroud Electronic Warfare Drone

May 7, 2025 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

UK Carried Out Successful Test Launch of SPEAR Missile

December 15, 2024 GDC 0

The U.K. has successfully tested a new cruise missile, London said on Sunday, as Western militaries push for defense investment and Russia, China and North Korea funnel resources into their weapons development programs. The “cutting-edge […]

Air Platform

BAE Systems Stops Eurofighter Typhoon Production As International And Domestic Orders Dried Up

November 16, 2024 GDC 0

Production of UK-made Typhoon jets has “essentially stopped” amid fears the Royal Air Force will buy US-made aircraft instead. A BAE Systems plant near Preston was until recently assembling the jets for Qatar following a […]

C4iSR

Royal Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AWACS Received Paint Scheme

November 1, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

October 27, 2024 GDC 0

The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, and announced that a trilateral government organization would be established by the end of this […]

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  • Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

    July 8, 2020 0
    According to the Australian Defense Structure Plan 2020 released on July 1, 2020, Australia will strengthen the capabilities of its armed forces with new artillery systems including self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launcher artillery systems.  Australian [...]
  • Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

    February 25, 2023 0
    Austal Limited is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol BoatDateNovember 5, 2022Austal delivers [...]
  • German Navy christens second K130 Batch II corvette Emden

    May 30, 2023 0
    In October 2019, NVL started the construction of the second ship in this batch for the German Navy. The vessel Emden is also the seventh K130 (Braunschweig-class) corvette. The second ship in the second batch [...]
  • Saab Awarded Fresh Contract To Produce NLAW For British Army

    January 11, 2023 0
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  • Syria wants to replace Russian MLRS with Belarusian MLRS

    April 30, 2020 0
    Syria is interested in buying the latest Belarusian MLRS instead of Russian learned GDC quoting Russian newspaper Avia.Pro. Syrian military experts are actively discussing the possibility of acquiring a large batch of Belarusian flute multiple [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

    January 22, 2025 0
    Lockheed Martin has secured an $8.7-million contract to upgrade Singapore’s F-16 fighter jets. Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter JetsDateNovember 8, 2023Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Launches Nationwide Offensive As Junta Crumble Under Pressure

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered 60 KRAB 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers From Poland

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Iranian Drone Assembly Factory In Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves $675 million support package for Korean F-35A

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army’s T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tanks Fire at Cambodian Positions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing’s Children Involved In Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering In Thailand

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Received Its First Eurofighter Typhoon From The UK

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • Civil Aviation

    Lufthansa Expands Widebody Aircraft Order By 10 Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine War: Rocketsan Started Mass Producing Guided Munitions For Drones

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Air Platform

    The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • South Asia

    ভারত, চীন প্রতিযোগিতা বাংলাদেশের সামরিক বাহিনীকে জাতীয় নিরাপত্তার চাহিদা মেটাতে অক্ষম করে দিয়েছে (Translated)

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Abengoa has inked a contract with Navantia to supply its AIP system

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

  • Middle East

    Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Americas

    The mighty American military is useless without Australia’s Pine Gap, Tindal airbase and North West Cape space warfare centers

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Unveils RAAF’s MQ-4C Triton ISR Platform

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems Showcases Skylark 3 Hybrid Tactical UAS at Singapore Airshow

  • C4iSR

    ASELSAN to develop a new AESA radar for Turkish F-16 fighters and foreign buyers

  • Europe

    France delivers Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drone Proven Successful: Polish Defense Minister

  • Europe

    Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Sea Drones damaged Russia’s tugboat Smirnov and a barge

  • Cruise Missiles

    US State Department Approves $2.19 Billion Tomahawk Cruise Missile Sale to Netherlands

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Europe

    Fearing Coup: Putin Removes Major General Vladimir Seliverstov From His Position

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan Signs Defense Pact

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Here’s why Russia’s S-400 Triumf Surface-to-air missile failed in Iran.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Purchases Additional Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Worth $3.1 Billion.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani Army suppresses Armenia’s combat activity

  • Air Platform

    Russia tasked Mikoyan Design Bureau to build a basic pilot trainer after disastrous Ukraine invasion

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina over deaths of 1,400 protesters

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-35 stopped harassing MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Syrian Airspace After U.S. Deploys F-35 Stealth Jets In Middle East

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian MiG-29 Embarrassed Putin’s Military By Shooting Down 15 Aerial Targets Including Su-34 and Su-35 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Europe

    Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army Test Fires Patriot Missiles In Talisman Sabre Exercises

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