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Middle East

U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

April 3, 2026 GDC 0

As of late March 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed airstrikes targeting Iranian anti-ship cruise missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. This missile site houses more than 100 CM-302 and […]

Anti-ship Missile

China’s Overhyped YJ-21 is Nothing But Air-launched SY-400 Ballistic Missile.

February 4, 2026 GDC 0

Recent images circulated on social media and analysed by specialised observers indicate that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China may have begun integrating an air-launched variant of the SY-400 ballistic missile, also […]

Anti-ship Missile

Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

April 15, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China poses a real threat to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

September 8, 2023 GDC 0

China’s push for its military forces to be stationed in the Solomon Islands is another sign of the “constant pressure” being applied in the Pacific region. The Solomon Islands signed a security cooperation agreement with China to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese Navy’s Type 055 Destroyer To Be Armed With YJ-21 Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

September 2, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) just released a video showing the launch of a new hypersonic missile from a Type 055 cruiser. The missile is likely the Eagle Strike YJ-21. Naval News regular contributor […]

  • Australia Purchases 12 More MH-60R ASW Helicopters For RAN

    May 12, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes the Australian Government announcement of the expansion of the MH-60R helicopter fleet – the MH-60R Seahawk is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter with unmatched capabilities across a multitude of roles. [...]
  • Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

    July 30, 2020 0
    Sensitive data about Australia’s F-35 stealth fighter and P-8 surveillance aircraft programmes were stolen when a defence subcontractor was hacked using a tool widely used by Chinese cyber criminals, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The [...]
  • U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

    August 16, 2022 0
    The Phoenix Ghost is a type of loitering munition, meaning it remains airborne for an extended period of time before acquiring a target. U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze [...]
  • Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise missile.

    August 8, 2025 0
    Turkish defense firm Roketsan signed an agreement with Istanbul-based Kale Jet Engines to outfit its cruise missiles with locally made turbojet engines, advancing Türkiye’s goal of a fully independent defense industry. Turkiye started integrating KTJ-3200 [...]
  • TAURUS KEPD 350E Precision Strike Stand-Off Missile

    October 24, 2019 0
    TAURUS KEPD 350E – the modular stand-off weapon system for precision strikes against hardened and high-value point and area targets – is deployed on the German Tornado IDS and the Spanish EF-18 aircraft. The TAURUS KEPD is [...]
  • PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

    October 26, 2025 0
    Indonesia’s state-owned defense firm PT Pindad is teaming up with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to develop advanced ammunition technologies. Rheinmetall delivers ammunitions for Gepard anti-air gun to UkraineDateJuly 25, 2023Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Russian Warship Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy’s HMS Defender

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Negotiations Breakthrough After Naval Group Submits Revised Proposal For Australian Submarine Programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Fresh Contract To Produce NLAW For British Army

  • Europe

    Senator Lindsey Graham designated a terrorist by Russian authorities: report

  • Industry

    Israeli Defense Exports Rise to $7.2 billion

  • Central Asia

    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • South Asia

    Why does Bangladeshi press silent about Bangladesh military’s corruption?

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • Europe

    Slovakian newest artillery system passes crucial trials

  • Europe

    Russia lost 45 percent of its special forces in the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Unable To Deliver Second Batch Of S-400 SAM To India, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE To Buy South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones set off huge explosions at Russia’s Novorossiysk port

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rebuilds “101 Squadron” At Hashimara Base

  • Defense Industry

    UK, Japan And Italy Agree On Developing New Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets For Tri-nations Air Force

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli air strike

  • Central Asia

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

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce radio-frequency (RF) sensors for the stealthy LRASM.

  • Air Platform

    UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • Defense Industry

    Denmark To Invest $5.5 Billion In Danish Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket System

  • Europe

    Turkish Asalsan to build Deringöz unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys half of Russia’s ‘key’ Pantsir air defense systems, security service says.

  • Europe

    Ukraine seeks deeper defense ties with Raytheon

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Arexis Electronic Warfare Suite For German Eurofighter Typhoon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Tech Firm EOS Unveils 100kw High-energy Laser Weapon System.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed, Pilots Injured

  • Europe

    Norwegian Coast Guard Named First Jan Mayen-class OPV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia orders more Tor-M2 missiles as Ukraine keeps destroying them with cheap drones

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry of Labor Quietly Requested 230,000 Death Certificates For Ukraine War Veterans

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Kaushik Sinha Admits HAL Tejas is a Complete Failure.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

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