| 1. | Uranium map: Who holds the world’s reserves and who controls production — and shapes geopolitics |
| 2. | Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules https://www.dawn.com/news/1993777/japan-opens-door-to-global-arms-market-with-overhaul-of-defence-export-rules |
| 3. | North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war |
| 4. | Pakistan Navy Tests Extended-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile from Corvette |
| 5. | France, Poland boost defence ties with military satellite project |
| 6. | US–China mineral race heats up as US targets Africa’s largest uranium producer to increase imports2031 |
| 7. | US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific |
| 8. | Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request |
| 9. | America Burned Half Its Patriot and THAAD Missiles Fighting Iran — Pentagon Now Faces Dangerous China War Gap
https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/america-half-patriot-thaad-missiles-iran-china-war-gap/ |
| 10. | Qatar Nears Strategic Defence Pact With Nuclear-Armed Pakistan After Israeli Strikes, Signalling Major Gulf Security Realignment |
| 11. | Quantum Systems’ Vector AI will support U.S. Army modernization
https://euro-sd.com/2026/04/news/exclusive-news/50518/quantum-systems-vector-ai/ |
| 12. | Pentagon details $1.5 trillion FY2027 budget request focused on modernization, industry and service member support
https://defence-industry.eu/pentagon-details-1-5-trillion-fy2027-budget-request/ |
| 13. | US Approves $11.9B Aegis Combat System Sale for German Frigates
https://thedefensepost.com/2026/04/21/us-aegis-system-german/ |
| 14. | UK Eyes Joint Drone Development With Kuwait
https://thedefensepost.com/2026/04/21/uk-kuwait-joint-drone-development/ |
| 15. | Global Power Technologies Showcases AI-Driven Tactical Training Solutions at DSA 2026 |
Warm Regards,
Team Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
