Global Defense Corp

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will take part in exercise Valiant Shield 2026.

The MQ-28 will join the flight operations of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures, and evaluate its contribution as a force multiplier. Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve new flight milestoneDateJune 24, [...]
Counter-drone System

Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat.

Partnering with SpearUAV, the Israeli defense company is developing Iron Wasp, a vehicle-mounted interceptor aimed at one of the fastest-growing challenges on modern battlefields. Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe.DateJune 21, 2026Israel [...]
Ballistic Missile

Ukraine’s FP-9 Ballistic Missile Will Hit Putin’s Energy Infrastructure in Late 2026.

Ukrainian defense manufacturer Fire Point is prepared to initiate flight trials of its new FP-9 short-range ballistic missile toward Moscow by summer or early autumn 2026, according to statements by company chief designer Denys Shtilerman [...]
Air Platform

More Nations Willing to Join British-led GCAP Project.

More countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy, Britain and Japan, the Italian defence minister said on Tuesday, stressing that opening the venture to other nations would allow greater [...]