Royal British Navy SWEEP System

Britain’s Naval Revolution: Royal British Navy Unveils Revolutionary SWEEP System to Enhance Autonomous Mine-Hunting Operations at Sea

The Royal British Navy has unveiled its latest autonomous naval innovation—the SWEEP system. Developed under a £25 million contract by TKMS Atlas UK Ltd, this state-of-the-art uncrewed surface vessel (USV) promises to revolutionise mine countermeasure (MCM) operations, offering a safe,...
Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Secretary of the Air Force Publi

U.S. to Allocate $3.5 Billion for Advanced F-47 Fighter Jets in Strategic Push to Counter China’s Growing Aerial Supremacy

In a pivotal testimony before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on June 10, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the long-anticipated update: the Pentagon is moving forward with the full-scale development of the F-47 fighter jet—a sixth-generation combat platform at...
German-made Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM air defense

Switzerland ESSI Airdefense: Joining the European Sky Shield Initiative with IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has moved to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), committing to the procurement of five IRIS-T SLM medium-range Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD MR) systems. The decision is both technically significant and politically nuanced, reflecting Switzerland's strategic balancing act...
Japan Bolsters Naval Power as 11th Mogami-Class Frigate JS Tatsuta Joins

Japan Bolsters Naval Power as 11th Mogami-Class Frigate JS Tatsuta Joins the Fleet Amid Regional Tensions

On July 2, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) reached a significant milestone with the naming and launch of JS Tatsuta (FFM-11) at the Tamano Shipyard operated by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. The ceremony, attended by officials from the Ministry...
Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin

Russia Unleashes Largest-Ever Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine After Trump-Putin Call Ends in Stalemate

Russia launched its most intense drone and missile strike on Ukraine since the start of the war, just hours after a high-stakes phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without any tangible breakthrough. The...
taliban-fighters

Russia Recognizes Taliban: China Applauds Russia’s Recognition of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan, Raising Questions Over Whether Beijing Will Make a Similar Move

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in the Islamist group’s long campaign for international legitimacy. China promptly welcomed Moscow's decision, calling for further global engagement with Afghanistan and...
Raja Muda Nala (LUNAS).

Malaysia Launches Second Littoral Combat Ship ‘Raja Muda Nala’ to Strengthen Maritime Security Amid South China Sea Tensions

Malaysia has launched its second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), named Raja Muda Nala, amid growing regional tensions and intensified great-power competition in the South China Sea. The vessel, a state-of-the-art warship built domestically by Lumut Naval Shipyard, represents not only...
Akula-class nuclear submarine

India to Acquire K-519 ‘Iribis’ Akula-Class Submarine from Russia in Major Naval Boost Aimed at Countering China’s Indian Ocean Presence

Russia is reported to have offered India the lease of a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, a move poised to significantly reinforce India’s maritime posture in the increasingly contested waters of the Indo-Pacific. The submarine in question — the K-519...
Chinese HQ-9B Air Defence Systems. (Hongqi 9 surface-to-air missile system uses Taian TAS5380 chassis)

Pakistan Air Commodore’s Explosive Claim Puts Spotlight on Chinese HQ-9B Role in Rafale Kill During May 2025 Kashmir Air Battle

A bombshell revelation by a former senior Pakistan Air Force (PAF) commander has sent shockwaves through South Asia’s defence circles, stirring up fresh debate over one of the most intense and consequential aerial clashes the region has seen in decades....
Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

North Korean Defector Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ: Rare Land Escape Stirs Tensions and Reflection in Seoul

In a rare and risky crossing that underscores both the desperation of life under the North Korean regime and the persistent geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, a North Korean national was apprehended by South Korean forces on Thursday (July...
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