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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

October 25, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Navy, also known as Tentar Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), operates two classes of submarines: The older Cakra-class Type 209/1300 vessels and the Nagapasa-class Type 209/1400 vessels. A Central Command links the three main […]

  • RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

    April 29, 2020 0
    The Dutch MoD’s Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) formally announced the contract award to Leonardo on 21 April. The 127/64 LW guns will be retrofitted to the four LCF frigates during scheduled maintenance periods, with the [...]
  • Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

    August 12, 2025 0
    This is the moment a Chinese navy warship crashed into its own coast guard vessel while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea. Cluster of Chinese coast guard vessels spotted near Russian oil [...]
  • BAE Systems Cut Steel For Third Type 026 Frigates, HMS Belfast

    July 14, 2021 0
    In a steel cut ceremony at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Glasgow, His Royal Highness, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, set the plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for the third [...]
  • Pentagon Released China’s Missile Threat Updates That Leave Australia Vulnerable to Chinese Attacks

    July 1, 2025 0
    The Chinese Rocket Force’s increasingly capable missile fleet is a growing threat to U.S. bases and security partners in the Asia-Pacific, top Pentagon officials told lawmakers. PLA Rocket Force Test Fires DF-26 Ballistic MissilesDateJune 15, [...]
  • Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese FB-10A and FK-2000 missile system.

    October 10, 2025 0
    Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have received a Chinese-made FB-10A and FK-2000 short-range surface-to-air missile system. According to the RSF forces, the FB-10A short-range air defence system failed to intercept low-flying drones and helicopters. [...]
  • Nigeria received the first batch of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters

    November 6, 2023 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

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 […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • Air Platform

    Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor to Poland, amid Russia tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured Klishchiivka and Andriivka after defeating Russian brigades, killing 4,500 Russian troops

  • Air Platform

    EA-18G Growler: The King of Electronic Warfare

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Takes Delivery of First Domestically Built Corvette

  • C4iSR

    MiG-35 Will Have Phased Array Radar Near Future, Says Mikoyan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China Tensions, Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense Deal

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands to Bolster NH90, Apache, Chinook Self-Protection Systems

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

  • C4iSR

    Saab will open research facility in Hungary

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces seize Russian modernized T-72B3 tank on the battlefield

  • Naval Platforms

    The Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian ATACMS destroyed Russia’s S-400 launchers, three radars and Fundament-M air surveillance system

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Europe

    German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • South Asia

    Top Indian Army General Confirmed that India Wants the Bangladesh Military Paralyzed.

  • Europe

    Belgium Purchased 9 CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Middle East

    Russia Supplied Verba MANPAD to Hezbollah Violating Arms Trade Treaty

  • Air Platform

    China Inducts J-10C Fighter jet With WS-10B Taihang Engine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli-made Barak-8 missile saved India’s skin

  • Americas

    Pentagon picks defense-technology firm Kratos to develop hypersonic flight-testing vehicle

  • Africa

    Sudan Considers Purchasing J-10C After Purchasing FTC-200G Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    In a first, the European Union transfers $1.6 billion to Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Europe

    Romania To Purchase Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tests Gravity Jet Packs

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • Americas

    The USAF Relocates B-52 and B-2 Stealth Bombers from Guam to USA

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

  • Air Platform

    Turkish light attack aircraft Hurjet to be co-produced in Spain

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more Type 212CD submarines.

  • Africa

    Turkiye Delivers T129 Attack Helicopters to Somalian Army

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

  • Europe

    Russia is losing its newest T-90 main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    India leased Russia’s rotten submarine for $2 billion, left at a berth for 2 decades after failed repairs.

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