As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]
The United States Air Force has awarded Liquid Robotics Inc., based in Herndon, Virginia, a $25 million contract to supply 20 unmanned surface vehicles under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program supporting Japan, according to […]
Japan has released test footage of a new coastal anti-ship missile prototype performing aggressive rolling maneuvers in its terminal phase. The concept signals a shift toward defeating modern naval close-in defenses as Tokyo strengthens sea […]
Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force has confirmed plans to procure 10 C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, canceling a previously planned upgrade program for its aging C-130H fleet. According to local media, the […]
Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain. Announced […]
Despite a $40 billion investment, the J-35 relies on an older WS-19 Engine, underscoring China’s engine-development challenges. Early this year, state-run CCTV in China aired several programs promoting the Fujian, the third aircraft carrier commissioned […]
Australia’s guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has formally entered the production phase of its upgrade program after docking at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard. Under the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) program, Australia’s Hobart-class destroyers, HMA […]
A few new close-up photos on X (formerly Twitter) show screws and rivets on the production variant J-20’s airframe, raising questions about China’s longstanding propaganda claim regarding the aircraft’s stealth characteristics. This is the first […]
The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow. The […]
Taiwan has reportedly begun deploying U.S.-made Harpoon land-based anti-ship missile systems. Photos and local reporting confirmed the arrival of convoy vehicles associated with the land-based Harpoon system, including missile launcher trucks, radar vehicles, and command-and-control […]
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