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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
  • [ April 16, 2026 ] Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. ‘Corrosive complacency’ towards British national security, Lord Robertson says. Europe
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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 […]

Anti-air Missiles

Missile defence gaps made Great Britain small Britain.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Great Britain becomes small Britain without any anti-ballistic or cruise-missile defence. British military bases and vital infrastructure are vulnerable to drone and missile attacks. A $1,000 drone can blow up a $100 million F-35A stealth […]

Europe

Royal Navy becomes paper navy, and British PM Starmer is begging President Macron to have the French Navy patrol British waters.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Navy is forced to ask the French Navy for help in intercepting Russian vessels in British waters because the Royal Navy’s warships are struggling with operational readiness, according to the Daily Mail. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to […]

Europe

UK Defense company unveils Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor drones.

April 2, 2026 GDC 0

A London-based defense research and development company has revealed two new high-speed interceptor drone prototypes, expanding its portfolio of specialized counter-air systems, according to an exclusive statement provided by company founder Aytekin Guclu. The London […]

Ballistic Missile

Iran Fired Ballistic Missiles at UK-U.S. Base in Diego Garcia Days After Tulsi Gabbard Denied Iran has Missile Capable of Hitting America.

March 22, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has fired missiles at the joint U.K.-U.S. Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, claiming the strike shows it is capable of longer-distance attacks than previously known. “Iran’s reckless attacks, lashing out across […]

Europe

UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

March 14, 2026 GDC 0

Norway and the United Kingdom have joined the research and development agreement of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System programme to develop modern 6×6 armoured vehicles, Finland’s Ministry of Defence said on Monday. The agreement […]

Europe

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defense system.

February 24, 2026 GDC 0

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK have agreed to jointly develop and procure low-cost air defence systems, including drones and missiles, with the aim of boosting Europe’s ability to deal with growing aerial threats, […]

Defense Industry

Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

February 2, 2026 GDC 0

Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals. The acquisition marks a further expansion of Elbit Systems’ presence in Europe and […]

Air Platform

Turkey’s C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft Undergoing Overhaul in the UK.

November 17, 2025 GDC 0

Cambridge, U.K.-based Marshall Aerospace has confirmed that 12 C-130J Hercules transport aircraft acquired by Turkey from the United Kingdom have been delivered to its facilities for maintenance and modernization under a new multiyear contract signed […]

Cruise Missiles

UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

November 10, 2025 GDC 0

Europe’s next long-range precision strike missile could hit the skies sooner than expected. UK Defense Secretary John Healey has confirmed the fast-tracked development of what he previously called “one of the most advanced systems” the […]

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  • US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

    February 26, 2020 0
    US President Donald Trump landed in Ahmedabad on his maiden visit to India on Monday. President Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the US and India signed a deal worth over $3.6 billion state-of-the-art military Apache [...]
  • Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

    January 29, 2023 0
    Japan’s plan to undertake its biggest military build-up since World War Two without increasing headcount is flawed, former and serving officers told Reuters, casting doubt over the country’s efforts to deter regional rivals China and [...]
  • Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

    August 10, 2025 0
    Ukrainian company Fulltime Robotics has presented a working prototype of its new anti-drone laser system, dubbed SlimBeam, designed specifically to engage and neutralize small FPV drones. The system was showcased during IRON DEMO 2025, where [...]
  • Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

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  • China developed new radars for type 055 destroyers

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  • JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

    April 2, 2026 0
    The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. [...]
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 […]

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    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

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    Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For JSM

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    A report warns of the British military’s capability gaps in platform warfare and ammunition

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    Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

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    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

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    Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

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    Ukraine received more TRML-4D AESA radars from Germany

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    France, Egypt 30 Rafale jets deal came into effect on 15 November

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    Russia Deploys Iskander Tactical Nuclear Missiles In Belarus

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    Bangladeshi Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy

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    German IRIS-T SLM Becomes Popular European Anti-air Missiles System After Ukraine War Succes

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    Hamas Using Chinese-made A200 Rockets With 120km Range To Attack Israel

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    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

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    Turkish Aselsan Secured $2 Billion Work Orders in 2024.

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    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

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