1. Indian Army rejects Sharang guns

The Indian Army has rejected the upgraded Sharang guns over manufacturing issues. The Sharang project involved upgrading 300 Soviet-era 130mm M-46 artillery guns to the 155mm/45 calibre standard, according to a report in The Hindu Business Line.

The contract, awarded to the now-defunct Ordnance Factory Board, which has been replaced by AWEIL, was valued at approximately ₹200 crore. The goal was to enhance the range of guns from 27km to 39km and significantly boost the Army’s firepower.

159 artillery guns have been delivered out of the 300 guns, but serious mechanical, electrical, electronic, and metallurgical defects have been found, prompting the senior officials to halt procurement of the remaining 141 guns, as mentioned in the report.

2. Gaza is burning: Israeli Defence Minister

The Israeli Defence Minister has said Gaza is burning after the strikes conducted by Israel on Gaza City. Israel has been planning a new offensive targeting Gaza City.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to journalists while leaving Israel for Qatar, suggested the offensive had begun.

Palestinian residents reported heavy strikes across the city. One strike hit at least three houses in the southwestern side of the city, they said. Medics were searching the rubble for survivors.

3. US Military officers attend Exercise Zapad 2025

U.S. military officers visited Belarus to observe the Zapad-2025 joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises, the country’s defence ministry said on September 15.

We’ll show you whatever you’re interested in, whatever you want. You can go and see for yourself, talk to people, Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin told the American officers at the Borisovsky training ground in the Minsk region. 

India is participating in the Exercise Zapad 2025 with 65 personnel from the three forces combined.

4. US showcases Typhon Missile system in Japan

The United States on Monday showcased its Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan for the first time, underscoring Washington and Tokyo's growing willingness to field weapons that Beijing has condemned as destabilising.

The land-based launcher, capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles with enough range to strike China's eastern seaboard or parts of Russia from Japan, will feature in the annual Resolute Dragon exercise. The two-week drill involves 20,000 Japanese and U.S. troops, along with warships and missile batteries.

Typhon, also commonly referred to as the Strategic Mid-range Fires System (SMRF), is a United States Army transporter erector launcher for Standard SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles. Each system contains four strike-length cells from the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System mounted in the footprint of a 40-foot (12 m) ISO container. Formerly known as the Midrange Capabilities System (MCS), it has since been renamed to the Strategic Mid-range Fires System (SMRF) and given the designation Typhon.

5.  British jets to be deployed in Poland

The Ministry of Defence said the aircraft, operating from RAF Coningsby and supported by Voyager refuelling tankers from Brize Norton, will begin patrols in the coming days.

They will join Danish F-16s, French Rafales and German Eurofighters in an effort to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank against growing aerial threats.

The decision comes after multiple Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace on September 10, prompting Warsaw to trigger consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty.

6.  Poland receives Abrams Tank

Poland has received 38 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the US, marking the largest delivery of the systems under a foreign military sale contract signed in 2022.

The shipment included 14 M88A2 Hercules tactical recovery vehicles that will be used to evacuate damaged or disabled tanks from the battlefield.

The delivery represents a step toward fulfilling the contract’s total of 250 M1A2 SEPv3 tanks, which feature the System Enhanced Package 3 configuration with upgraded combat capabilities, improved manoeuvrability, and enhanced crew protection.

Arjun Dev Singh

Arjun Dev Singh has a deep interest in defence, security, and strategic affairs. With a strong analytical lens and a passion for military and geopolitical developments, Arjun strives to bring clarity and context to complex national and international issues.