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South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race
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China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier
The Chinese Shenyang J-35 fighter has likely taken off for the first time using an electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) from the deck of the new Fujian aircraft carrier, according to Army Recognition. According to the outlet, […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense
The Indonesian Navy commissioned the KRI Bung Hatta on April 17, 2025, during a delivery and command inauguration ceremony held in Batam, Riau Islands, at the facilities of PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati. The event was […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Rocketsan will setup joint munition production facility in Indonesia
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Vietnam signed agreement with the U.S. to purchase F-16V, ditching Su-57 jets
Vietnam has reached an agreement with the United States to buy F-16V fighter jets, citing industry representatives and a former U.S. government official. Hanoi will acquire at least 24 Lockheed Martin single-engine fighters, which, combined […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Started Fitting Out Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Mogami-class Friday
Japan has started installing the first Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS) for a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates (also known as FFM) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a significant security threat to South Korea and the U.S. On Saturday, the state media agency released […]
Anti-ship Missile
Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington
India and Indonesia are in the final stages of negotiating a $450-million (€440-million) deal to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. If concluded, Indonesia will become the second ASEAN nation, after the Philippines, to acquire […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR on AUKUS Submarine, A Huge Blow to Australia
U.S. controls on sensitive defence exports, relaxed for AUKUS partner Australia last year, still apply to submarines, creating hurdles to defence industry collaboration on U.S. Virginia-class sub production, officials and executives said. Whether the United […]
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Indonesia expressed its interest in joining the Turkish KAAN fighter jet program
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