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Ministry of National Defense of the People’s Republic of China Source： China Coast Guard Editor：Liu Sen Time：2026-04-14 09:47:41 On April 14, 2026, China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel formation 2308 conducted a patrol in China’s territorial waters of the Diaoyu Dao. The patrol was a rights protection operation carried out by CCG in accordance with the law. NEWSLETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian army has test-fired its first-ever locally assembled Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, a key step toward eventually producing long-range strike weapons locally rather than importing them.The milestone occurred at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia, with the rocket fired from an M142 HIMARS launcher.It was the third live-fire event for an Australian Army HIMARS since the first units arrived in Australia in March 2025. The country has ordered 42 HIMARS launchers to date.A Lockheed Martin production facility in Port Wakefield, South Australia, opened last December. The plan over the next several…

Most people in fitness know how to train. That’s not the problem. The issue is they don’t know how to talk about it. That’s what stood out most in a conversation with author and keynote speaker Jen Gottlieb. Before she became a speaker and entrepreneur, she was a personal trainer herself – someone who understood the work, but struggled with the part that actually gets people in the door: communication. “You go from being able to hide behind a role,” she told Muscle & Fitness, “to having to actually be yourself, and you’re risking being judged.” For a lot of…

Global Times By Global Times Published: Apr 14, 2026 12:18 AM The international community should continue to step up efforts to promote peace talks and take a clear stand against any actions that undermine the ceasefire or escalate confrontation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday. Dar gave a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan’s efforts to mediate talks between Iran and the US, thanked China for its role in promoting peace, and said Pakistan is willing to maintain close communication and coordination with China to jointly…

Columbus, OH — 4/7/26 — HRT is proud to announce the release of the HRT XVC Plate Carrier, a next-generation modular system engineered to redefine lightweight performance, airflow, and adaptability in modern load-bearing equipment. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising mobility without sacrificing durability or comfort, the XVC features an advanced skeletal architecture that strips away unnecessary bulk while maximizing ventilation. The result is one of the most breathable, streamlined plate carriers available on the market today—purpose-built for real-world operations in the harshest conditions. Constructed from dual layers of 500D laminated Squadron material and enhanced with integrated molded EVA foam…

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy’s defense treaty with Israel on the same day she was harshly criticized by President Donald Trump for not assisting the U.S. in its military campaign against Iran.The two announcements marked a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe.Meloni said she was not renewing the defense treaty with Israel, first approved in 2006, which covers the exchange of military equipment and pooling of technology research. The decision was made following public disapproval…

Dzhabir Dzhabrailov is 7-0, and every single win has come by finish inside the first round. The 21-year-old Team Amir fighter made it five consecutive first-round stoppages at ONE Fight Night 42 on April 10, dropping Chase “Mannimal” Mann with a thunderous left hook and finishing him with hammerfists at 2:31 of round one at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It was not a clean performance from start to finish. Mann used his powerlifting-built strength to drag the fight toward the ground early, landed a short right hand that sent Dzhabrailov crashing down, and looked briefly in control. The Turkish…

UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer (front centre) addressing shipbuilding workers in 2025. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright Starmer said Labour is boosting naval defence, with £300m more for shipbuilding and “13 ships on order,” contrasting this with Conservative cuts. The 13 ships are Type 26 and Type 31 frigates, but they were ordered under the previous Conservative government; most builds started under the Conservatives versus Labour so far Fact check adds context: Type 23 frigates fell from 13 (2010) to 9 (2024), while destroyer numbers were broadly during that time period flat as Type 45s replaced Type 42s UK Prime Minister…

As the Pentagon pursues a review of the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles, a group of lawmakers is promoting legislation that would enshrine in policy the ability for women to serve in those roles. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Pennsylvania Democrat and former Air Force Officer, has introduced the Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act, which would prohibit the military services from excluding service members from any “occupational speciality, career field, or assignment” on the basis of sex.Houlahan was joined by Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a former Army Ranger and paratrooper, and Rep. Maggie…

Rendering of Security and Rescue Training Center (SRTC). Credit: Sahra Group/361 Communications. Investment firm Sahra Group is planning to build a new Dh180m ($50m) Security and Rescue Training Center (SRTC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).   The facility, which developers state is the first of its kind globally, is planned to officially open in the first half of 2028.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Sahra Group’s SRTC is expected to serve up to 4,500 personnel each year, focusing on advanced training for militaries, special forces, police, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), and emergency response teams…