Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and DCX Systems Limited announced a
Ukraine has reportedly received the first of two Swedish Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Sweden, a development that could raise concerns for Russia. The Swedish-made aircraft, designated ASC 890 and equipped with the Erieye radar system, made its reported maiden test flight over the Lviv region in western Ukraine, according to Ukrainian media outlet UNIAN
South Koreas Ministry of National Defense and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
Caracal, the U.A
China and Indonesia held their first-ever Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Beijing on Monday, marking a new step in strengthening their strategic bilateral ties. The talks brought together Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun with their Indonesian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
The Maldives has publicly unveiled five Ajban 442A armoured military vehicles purchased from the United Arab Emirates, in a move that highlights its growing focus on military preparedness under President Mohammed Muizzu. The previously undisclosed procurement came to public attention when the vehicles were seen being unloaded at Hulhulé Island earlier this month
The United States remains heavily reliant on Chinese-made components for military drones, complicating its defense posture in the Pacific and exposing a vulnerability in its defense supply chain. As the Pentagon accelerates drone production to prepare for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific, critical parts such as batteries, gliders, engines, radios, and cameras are still being sourced from China—a country that controls around 90 percent of the global drone market,
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Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at delivering
The first 2025 activation of the Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea (MCM Black Sea) was completed on April 16