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  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium. Middle East
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Anti-ship Missile

China secretly supplied Iran with $5 billion worth of weapons, including CM-302 anti-ship missiles, which failed to hit the US Navy’s warships.

March 7, 2026 GDC 0

Apart from the 50 CM-302 anti-ship missiles, the Islamic Republic received Chinese 6 HQ-16B surface-to-air missile systems, 1200 FN-6 MANPADS, 300 Sunflower-200 kamikaze drones, 3 HQ-9B anti-ballistic systems, 6 HQ-7AE, 4 YLC-9B radars, 3 Type […]

Anti-air Missiles

Japanese Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai fires an SM-3 interceptor missile

August 21, 2025 GDC 0

Japanese Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai fires an SM-3 interceptor missile to shoot down a ballistic missile target in space during a test. Sometime this year, the Japanese navy plans to lay the keel for the first […]

Anti-air Missiles

Putin’s Intermediate-range ballistic missiles are not unstoppable, Ukraine needs SM-3, Arrow-3 or THAAD missile defences

November 24, 2024 GDC 0

Putin falsely claims Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are unstoppable, says expert. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has falsely claimed that Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are impossible to intercept. According to Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow […]

Americas

Raytheon enters full-rate production for SM-3 Block IIA

November 22, 2024 GDC 0

Raytheon, an RTX business, has reached a new production milestone, entering full-rate manufacturing of its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptors. As noted by the company, this achievement comes amid rising global demand for advanced […]

Americas

US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius Used Dutch Navy’s SMART-L Radar To Engage Standard Missile 3 Missile

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

The US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) ‘Launch on Remote’ test using data from Thales’ SMART-L Naval Multi-Mission (SMART-L MM/N) radar. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile ship also used […]

Americas

Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

June 17, 2022 GDC 0

The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy targets in space. Its “kill […]

Europe

U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

June 29, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said today the military has begun installing Aegis Ashore missile defense systems at Redzikowo base in Poland. “The installation of the Aegis Ashore weapon system in Poland has begun. The Missile […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

RAN’s Warship Showcases State-of-the-art Fire Powers

December 15, 2020 GDC 0

A trio of new state-of-the-art Australian warships have been carrying out naval exercises off the country’s east coast, demonstrating their awesome capabilities. The HMAS Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney are part of the federal government’s $183 billion upgrade […]

Americas

USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

November 27, 2020 GDC 0

A missile fired from a US Navy warship successfully intercepted an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time Monday during a test of the American missile defense system. The newly demonstrated capability could bolster the missile defense […]

Americas

The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

April 26, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency on Friday released its request for proposal for its Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI). The RFP aims to downselect to two companies who will then compete for the right to build […]

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  • Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

    October 29, 2021 0
    The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) signed an agreement with Thales to modernize the country’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) system, Thales announced in a press release. Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement [...]
  • Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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  • Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

    January 30, 2025 0
    According to information published by the UK MoD on January 28, 2025, the Royal Navy is undergoing an enhancement of its combat management capabilities through a £285 million contract awarded to BAE Systems, aimed at [...]
  • Why doesn’t the U.S. Army buy the Swedish CV90 after ditching the M10 Booker vehicle?

    July 14, 2025 0
    The U.S. military has a long history of developing vehicles it never actually fields. The Army’s Future Combat Systems died on the vine. The Ground Combat Vehicle was canceled before production. The Optionally Manned Fighting [...]
  • Poland will train Ukrainian military unit living in Poland

    June 1, 2024 0
    Poland plans to train a military unit composed of conscription-age Ukrainians living in the country, the Polish foreign ministry has revealed. Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets ShortageDateJune 6, 2021US Air Force Deploys [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Multi-billion Missile, Radar and Counter-drone System to the Gulf States.

    March 20, 2026 0
    The United States Department of State has approved a series of Foreign Military Sales to Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan, covering air-to-air missiles, precision-guided munitions, missile defense radars, and counter-drone [...]
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

    Indonesia increases defense budget to $10.6 billion despite coronavirus pandemic

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Czech Army Received New Multi-role Armored Vehicles

  • South Asia

    Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers First Operational Super Hornet Block III to the U.S. Navy

  • Americas

    F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Manned F-16 Versus X-62A AI-piloted Aerial Dogfight

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese Navy’s YJ-12A/B Anti-surface Warfare Capabilities

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia Deploys Soviet-era Tor-M2DT Missile In Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Relocates THAAD Missile Defense System From South Korea to the Middle East.

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Combat Exercise Cobra Gold Reaffirms Ties Between the US and Thailand

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, Sweden to Boost Military Spending

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII Sign MOU on AUKUS Submarine Delivery

  • Europe

    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

  • South Asia

    Drenched in Blood: Bangladesh Army, BGB and Police Shoot Bangladeshi Student Protesters in Point Blank

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile system

  • Europe

    Raytheon Offers Boosterless SkyCeptor Missiles for Poland’s Air Defense System

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall will sends 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Kongsberg’s NASAMS To Play Pivotal Role Defending Kyiv From Kalibr Cruise Missile Attacks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ministry of Defense to test first artificial intelligence enabled aircraft in 2025

  • Europe

    Vlad is in trouble, Russian conscripts revolt, break gates and storm out of Kazan military base

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

  • Middle East

    Iran-backed Terrorists Group Claimed Responsibility Of Drone Attacks That Injured 24 U.S. Soldiers In Iraq And Syria

  • Europe

    Bad News For Russia, Saudi Arabia Returns Grom 2 Ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia agrees to pay 30% of KF-21 jet’s development cost to South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine Near Bali

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Secures First Export Contract for KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force equips F-16s with artificial intelligence flight systems

  • Naval Platforms

    Taiwan progressed with domestically designed submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Has Less Than 50 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile , Russia Can’t Make Any Missile Due To Sanction

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cost of Australian submarine project blows out by $10bn

  • Europe

    HİSAR-A Goes Into Serial Production For Turkish Military

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Americas

    The RCAF comes full circle turn: Lockheed Martin F-35 firming as favorite for Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP)

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK Carried Out Successful Test Launch of SPEAR Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Turkey is on track to developing a long-range Siper anti-air system

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4 to U. S. Army

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Akıncı UCAV completes firing test with domestic guidance kit

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