ACDC News & Views

  1. SpaceX wins $2.29B to speed Space Force’s LEO communications ‘backbone’ https://breakingdefense.com/2026/05/spacex-wins-2-29b-to-speed-space-forces-leo-communications-backbone/ 2. AI, drone tech take center stage at China military intelligent technology expo https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202605/1361011.shtml 3. HASC $1.15T defense policy...

  1. Pakistan Army Tests Fatah-4 Ground-Launched Cruise Missile https://quwa.org/pakistan-missile-news/pakistan-army-tests-fatah-4-ground-launched-cruise-missile/ 2. Russia to supply titanium components for Egypt’s first nuclear power plant https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/russia-to-supply-titanium-components-for-egypts-first-nuclear-power-plant/e16q8z1 3. The UAE didn't have a space agency twelve...

1. Malaysia seeks answers after Norway halts naval missile delivery despite eight-year deal https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/05/12/malaysia-seeks-answers-after-norway-halts-naval-missile-delivery-despite-eight-year-deal/219621 2. Pakistan Reveals Fatah-3 Supersonic Cruise MissileTransfers https://quwa.org/pakistan-missile-news/pakistan-reveals-fatah-3-supersonic-cruise-missile/ 3. ‘Whatever Russia is testing, it’s sophisticated’: Satellites pass...

  1. Turkey unveils its largest and fastest ballistic missile https://defence-blog.com/turkey-unveils-its-largest-and-fastest-ballistic-missile/# 2. Indonesia, Japan Sign New Defense Agreement, Eye Possible Arms Transfers https://thediplomat.com/2026/05/indonesia-japan-sign-new-defense-agreement-eye-possible-arms-transfers/ 3. Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based...

  1. How Iran's Nuclear Good Faith Was Weaponised Against It https://www.thefridaytimes.com/24-Apr-2026/iran-s-nuclear-good-faith-weaponised 2. China bans exports of dual-use items to 7 EU entities involved in arms sales to or...

  1. Uranium map: Who holds the world’s reserves and who controls production — and shapes geopolitics https://www.firstpost.com/world/world-uranium-reserves-top-producers-list-nuclear-energy-geopolitics-14002748. 2. Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of...

  1. GSOA and Novaspace Launch Space Industry Forum (SIF) 2026 in Singapore to Shape Global Space Strategy https://defensetalks.com/gsoa-and-novaspace-launch-space-industry-forum-sif-2026-in-singapore-to-shape-global-space-strategy/ 2. ASELSAN Showcases Integrated Defense Technologies at FIDAE 2026, Expands...

  1. India’s Defense Exports Boom! World’s 2nd Biggest Arms Importer Hits Record $4 Billion in FY 2025-26 https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indias-defense-exports-boom-worlds-2nd-biggest-arms-importer-hits-record-4-billion-in-fy-2025-26/?amp 2. INS Aridhaman, nuclear-powered submarine, enters India’s naval fleet https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-new-nuclear-powered-submarine-ins-aridhaman-commissioned/article70819744.ece# 3. Pakistan Navy...

  1. Australia will be left with no submarines if it abandons Aukus, senior defence official warns https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/australia-will-be-left-with-no-submarines-if-it-abandons-aukus-senior-defence-official-warns 2. Australia, New Zealand Set Ambitious Course for Deeper Defense Cooperation https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/australia-new-zealand-set-ambitious-course-for-deeper-defense-cooperation/ 3. As...

  1. Netherlands plans $1.1 billion rush order for extra Patriot system https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/24/netherlands-plans-11-billion-rush-order-for-extra-patriot-system/ 2. Vietnam, Russia sign agreement on new nuclear plant https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/vietnam-russia-intergovernmental-agreement-on-new-nuclear 3. U.S. approves expanded $1 billion AUKUS support package...