A carrier-based version of the Chinese J-35A could be considered for an all-new Russian aircraft carrier that may replace the Admiral Kuznetsov which is likely to be scrapped in the near future. Repairs and modernization of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier have currently been suspended,
The less than satisfactory performance of high cost U.S
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on July 10 completed a project to improve the search radar on the Republic of Korea Navys Incheon‑class frigate, ensuring higher reliability and longer service life for the ships primary sensor system. The
The United Kingdom and France have agreed to coordinate the use of nuclear weapons in the event of an extreme threat to Europe, marking the first such commitment between the two nuclear powers. The
Bell Textron Inc. has been
The Royal Netherlands Army has completed a live-fire trial of its new rocket artillery system, launching 16 rockets over two days at the Breezanddijk test range in the middle of the Afsluitdijk. The tests used temporary Precision and Universal Launch Systems (PULS), which were first delivered to the Netherlands in early 2024
Indonesia is expected to finalize a contract for 24 Rafale F4 multirole fighter jets during President Prabowo Subiantos visit to France on July 14, coinciding with French national Bastille Day celebrations. President Prabowo, who will be Frances guest of honor, is set to lead a 450-member military delegation for the parade on the Champs-Élysées
Poland has announced a major injection of
New images from a Chinese production facility have revealed what appear to be multiple J-35A stealth fighter airframes on an assembly line, raising questions about whether China has begun mass-producing its fifth-generation carrier-based aircraft. The J-35A, previously known as the FC-31 Gyrfalcon, is designed for operations from Chinas expanding fleet of aircraft carriers
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has confirmed that weapons and defense equipment orders reached €4 billion in the first half of 2025, signaling a marked increase in procurement activity ahead of Bastille Day. The accelerated spending reflects Frances ongoing rearmament efforts under the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), despite a constrained budgetary environment