South Koreas plan to purchase 36 additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States is likely to be scrapped following a sharp budget cut, according to opposition lawmaker Yoo Yong-won. Yoo, of the People Power Party, said on Sunday that the National Assemblys recently passed supplementary budget slashed funding for the project from 10 billion won ($7
Japan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyos first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness. The Philippine Navy confirmed the development Sunday, stating officials will conduct a “joint visual inspection” of the 109-meter-long vessels later this summer, following an invitation from Japans Defense Ministry
Six defence companies from across Europe gathered near Rome on July 3 to test unmanned systems as part of the European Defence Agencys (EDA) first-ever European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign. The
The Polish Armament Agency has signed a contract with URC Systems, spol. s r
An Indonesian pilot has flown South Koreas KF-21 fighter for the first time, putting the joint jet program back on track after years of stalled payments. Colonel Pnb Ferrel Rigonald of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) occupied the front seat during a test flight of the KF-21 prototype on June 27, 2025, from Sacheon Air Base in South Korea
Yemeni Houthis have
China's domestically developed C909 commercial jetliner completed its first international commercial flight on Tuesday. The aircraft, carrying 74 passengers, departed at around 08:00 from Hohhot Baita International Airport in north China's Inner Mongolia and landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The United States has delayed the shipment of several key weapon systems to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense interceptors and 155mm artillery shells, citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles, according to reports. The decision follows an internal review ordered by Elbridge Colby, the Department of Defense's chief policy adviser, which found certain U
The European defense sector has launched the
Turkey has revised its defense aviation priorities, advancing the timeline for its 10-ton multi-role helicopter program ahead of the ATAK-2 heavy attack helicopter, according to TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu.