The Chinese government announced the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao island (Scarborough Shoal) a day after Manila passed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act which aim to extend its control over some islands and sea lanes in the South China Sea. The two legal measures intended to control certain islands and sea lanes in the South China within the Philippines exclusive economic zone are certain to put Beijing and Manila on a collision course
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Swedens new tactical transport aircraft. “Embraer is honored with this selection by Sweden
The Chinese Navy's carrier-borne electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, the J-15D will debut at Airshow China 2024 starting next week in Zhuhai. The aircraft is considered a direct competitor to the American F/A-18 Growler EW aircraft that rides on U
Naval Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales and KNDS to work on integrating their solutions into the multipurpose and modular launching system (MPLS) that can launch missiles, rockets UAVs and bombs from a single launcher. A “technological breakthrough” in the service of operational superiority, the MPLS responds to asymmetric and protean threats
Yemeni air defense forces intercepted and downed a U.S
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kaga helicopter carrier has completed integration tests with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing fighter. The completion of these tests, announced on the fleets X social media page, clears the way for Japanese pilot training on the F-35B from 2025
Denmark confirmed financial contributions totaling approximately
Germany is set to reintroduce voluntary national service for 18-year-olds, who will now be surveyed for their interest in joining the Bundeswehr as part of an effort to strengthen national defense and meet NATO obligations. The proposal requires men turning 18 in 2025—estimated at around 300,000—to complete a digital questionnaire regarding their willingness to serve
The Australian Army has begun training soldiers on its newly acquired Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks, with the first group completing operations and maintenance training at Puckapunyal, Victoria. The Australian Army plans to deploy 75 Abrams M1A2 tanks, with 46 units already delivered from the United States under the U
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the U.S