HMS Saud (pennant number 820), Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) frigates

Saudi Arabia Launches First MMSC Frigate in Wisconsin, Marking Milestone in Tuwaiq Naval Modernisation Project

On December 16, 2025, Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s naval modernisation drive by moving HMS Saud (pennant number 820) — the first of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) frigates ordered by the Kingdom...
Russian S-500 Prometheus long-range air and missile defense system

Russia Deploys First S-500 Air Missile Defense System, Strengthening Near-Space Air and Missile Defense

Russia has announced that the first regiment equipped with its next-generation S-500 Prometheus air and missile defense system has officially entered combat duty, a milestone that Moscow portrays as a major step in strengthening its upper-tier defensive shield. According to...
Fujian Aircraft Carrier

Fujian Aircraft Carrier: China’s New Aircraft Carrier Fujian Makes First Post-Commissioning Transit Through Taiwan Strait

China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday (Dec 16), Taiwan’s defence ministry said, marking the vessel’s first known transit of the sensitive waterway since it formally entered service last month. In...
Su-30MKI

India: Virupaksha Radar to Give Su-30MKI 200 km+ Stealth Detection Against China-Pak J-20, J-35 Threats

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is accelerating work on the indigenous Virupaksha radar, a key sensor that lies at the heart of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious ‘Super-30’ modernisation programme. The effort is aimed at significantly enhancing...
Indian Navy, MH-60R Helicopter Squadron, INAS 335

Indian Navy to Commission Second MH-60R Helicopter Squadron INAS 335 at INS Hansa on December 17

The Indian Navy is set to significantly strengthen its rotary-wing aviation capabilities with the commissioning of its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), on December 17 at INS Hansa in Goa. Senior naval officials said the induction marks...
Rafale fighter aircraft

SFO Technologies Secures Thales Contract to Produce Critical Wired Structures for Rafale’s RBE2 AESA Radar in India

French aerospace and defence major Thales has awarded Indian firm SFO Technologies a contract to manufacture complex wired structures for the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar used on the Rafale fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in the...
Russian-made S-400 air defence system

RUSI Expert Urges India to Reassess S-400 Combat Resilience Amid Lessons From Ukraine War

In a candid assessment that could spark renewed debate within India’s defence and strategic community, Jack Watling, a leading land warfare expert at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has urged New Delhi to urgently re-evaluate the combat resilience of...
Safran Offers 100% Technology Transfer for AMCA Engine in Landmark Proposal to Boost India’s Defence Self-Reliance

AMCA Mk2: AMCA Mk2 Induction Likely After 2040 as Indigenous Engine Timeline Slips

India’s ambitious roadmap for fielding a fifth-generation fighter jet is undergoing a significant realignment, with fresh projections suggesting that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 may not enter service before 2040. The revised outlook is largely driven by delays...
Russia's Geran-3 Kamikaze Drones

Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drones: Russia Offers India High-Speed Geran-3 Strike Drone as Strategic Option, Testing New Delhi’s Self-Reliance Push

Moscow has reportedly presented India with a far more capable unmanned strike platform just weeks after proposing the upgraded Lancet-E loitering munition, signalling a renewed push to position Russian combat drones as a solution for New Delhi’s long-range precision strike...
Japan Live Sea Trials of New 100kW-Class Laser Weapon Aboard JMSDF Test Ship

Japan to Test Shipborne High-Energy Laser Weapon as Regional Tensions Rise

Japan is moving closer to deploying directed-energy weapons at sea, as a Japanese defense agency has confirmed that a high-energy laser system capable of shooting down drones is being installed on a naval vessel for future trials. The development marks...
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