- December 4th, 2025
Thailand’s decision to procure the Israeli-made BARAK MX air and missile defence system marks one of the most consequential modernisation moves undertaken by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in more than two decades. Valued at 3.44 billion baht (USD...
China’s rapid induction of a mass-produced, ultra-low-noise, four-channel single-photon detector marks a transformative moment in the escalating technological contest between next-generation quantum radar systems and the traditional stealth fighters that have defined U.S. and allied airpower dominance for decades. Beijing’s...
South Korea has officially embarked on a ₩435.9 billion-won (USD 296 million) program to develop domestically produced short-range air-to-air guided missiles for its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, marking another major milestone in the country’s push for defense self-reliance. The...
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed it will acquire 36 Rui Yuan II unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under a newly approved special defense budget worth NT$12.6 billion (approximately USD $402 million). The multiyear procurement—scheduled from 2026 to 2029—represents...
Japan has taken a major step toward fielding directed-energy weapons, moving ahead with sea-based trials of its new 100-kilowatt-class high-energy laser system installed aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) test vessel Asuka. The laser, developed by the Acquisition, Technology...
The Australian government is reviewing a Ukrainian request to acquire retired Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters, a potential transfer that could mark Canberra’s most significant military contribution to Kyiv in more than a year. According to an ABC News Australia report,...
Russia and Iran’s rapidly expanding defence partnership has taken a dramatic new turn, with newly leaked Russian military-industrial correspondence confirming that Moscow has already begun production of the first batch of 16 Su-35 multirole fighters destined for Tehran. The documents,...
Defence analysts have confirmed, through newly released high-resolution satellite imagery, that China has commenced construction of its fourth aircraft carrier—its most ambitious yet—designated the Type 004. The vessel is taking shape at the Dalian shipyard, marking a turning point in...
Egypt has reportedly deployed Chinese-made HQ-9B long-range air defence systems in the Sinai Peninsula, a move that analysts warn could significantly alter the region’s precarious security balance and heighten tensions with Israel. The deployment—first reported in mid-September 2025—comes amid intensifying...
In a landmark moment for Southeast Asian air power, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has formally received its first three Dassault Rafale B multirole fighter jets during a ceremony at Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac production facility near Bordeaux. The handover —...
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