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  • [ April 18, 2026 ] Israeli Defense Forces Confirmed That It had Destroyed Iran’s Caspian Sea Naval Base and 5 Frigates Before Ceasefire. Middle East
  • [ April 18, 2026 ] Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ April 18, 2026 ] Australia sets to sign a $10 billion contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to purchase three Mogami-class frigate. East Asia and Pacific Region
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

 For more than two decades, Taiwan tried to buy a fleet of modern conventional submarines to fend off an existential threat – invasion by China. There were no takers. The United States, Taiwan’s main ally, […]

  • North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

    October 13, 2025 0
    North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s [...]
  • Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

    April 1, 2021 0
    Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability. The five contenders are BAE Systems Australia, Insitu Pacific, Northrop [...]
  • Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

    October 18, 2023 0
    Austal’s on-time delivery of the Evolved Cape-class patrol boat continues an “enviable track record of Australian shipbuilding efficiency and productivity”. Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol BoatDateNovember 5, 2022Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol [...]
  • Hamas terrorist group releases propaganda clip of captives seized in assault on Israel

    October 18, 2023 0
    Hamas on Monday night released the first clip showing an Israeli hostage being held by the terror group in the Gaza Strip, as it said some 200-250 captives were in the coastal enclave after Palestinian [...]
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  • India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

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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 […]

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

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Air Platform

    Poland receives two new FA-50 light combat jet

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems annual sales rose to  £23.3 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Russian army’s Belarus-made armed drone was shot down in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Consortium aims to sale next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon to Austria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing F-15SA Eagle Fighter Jet

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems ATMOS Self Propelled Howitzer

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Provide Mk45 Medium Caliber Gun For Hunter Class Frigate

  • Europe

    Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Americas

    US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Introduces MMA to PLA training after successful fistfights with Indian Troops

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics Successfully Trials Lockheed’s Legion Pod On Avengers UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s First Survey Vessel (Large) Launched by GRSE

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • Middle East

    Mojtaba Khamenei, the grand thief of Iran, built a $3 billion property empire in London, Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid.

  • Europe

    Cyprus ready to donate T-80U tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Greek Leopard 2 tanks

  • Americas

    The US Has Offered Turkey MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System and F-35 If Turkey Deactivates Russian-made S-400

  • South Asia

    GE Aerospace to power Indian Navy’s next-gen missile vessel ditching Russian propulsions

  • Central Asia

    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Russian invasion in Ukraine is not going according to plan, says Jens Stoltenberg

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS nuclear submarine build

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia Deploys Bastion Anti-ship Missiles In Occupied Kuril Island

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • Europe

    U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Operates Uyghur-style Secret Detention And Solitary Confinement Facilities In Dhaka

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air System For Kuwait

  • Europe

    Germany commits to 2% NATO spending goal by 2031 for first time

  • Europe

    Russian military lost 31,996 pieces of equipment in Ukraine war, but how bad Russia’s equipment losses are?

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Koral EW Downed Russian Drone In Syria

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands trapped in Chinese debt as it turned into a PLA naval base of the Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Switchblade 600 Anti-armor Loitering Munitions

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