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Royal Thai Navy Receives Refurbished, Upgraded Bell 212 Helicopter

November 13, 2025 @ 05:10 AM

Bell Textron has announced the
Korean Aerobatics Team’s Participation in Dubai Air Show Doubtful After Japan Suspends...

November 6, 2025 @ 12:07 PM

The South Korean Black Eagles aerobatic teams participation in the Dubai Air Show has become doubtful after Tokyo suspended permission for it to refuel in Japan en route to the United Arab Emirates (U.A
Italian Officials Observe Turkish Baykar Drone Flights

October 8, 2025 @ 03:58 PM

A high-level delegation from Italys Defense Ministry visited Baykars facilities in Tekirdağ and Istanbul to examine the companys unmanned aerial platforms and defense technologies. On October 7, Baykar said in a statement that the delegation was led by Italian Deputy Minister of Defense Matteo Perego di Cremnago and included Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Antonio Conserva, Army Commander Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello, and Deputy Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto
Japan to Donate 10 Surveillance Drones to Sri Lanka

September 30, 2025 @ 10:29 AM

Japan will provide 10 surveillance drones worth about ¥500 million ($3.36 million) to Sri Lankas navy, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced after talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Tokyo on Monday
Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement Takes Effect

September 11, 2025 @ 07:20 AM

The Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) came into force today, paving the way for a legal framework of enhanced defense cooperation between the two allies. In an official
Russia, China Warn Japan over U.S. Typhon Missile Deployment

September 1, 2025 @ 07:08 AM

Russia and China have separately warned Japan over its decision to allow the United States to deploy the “Typhon” intermediate-range missile system during joint military exercises in Japan next month. Both governments said the move threatens regional security and could provoke countermeasures
UK F-35B Fighter Still Grounded In Japan after Emergency Landing during Joint...

August 12, 2025 @ 06:24 AM

A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet remains grounded in Japan after making an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport on Sunday due to a technical malfunction. The jet, operating from HMS Prince of Wales, landed at around 11:30 a
First Moscow–Pyongyang Flight Lands amid Arms Transfers

July 28, 2025 @ 07:17 AM

The first direct commercial flight between Moscow and Pyongyang landed Monday morning, highlighting the growing strategic alignment between Russia and North Korea as both nations deepen military, economic, and political cooperation. A 440-seat Boeing 777-200ER operated by Nordwind Airlines touched down at Pyongyang Airport at 9:30 a
Japan Considers Transferring Warships to Philippines amid China Tensions

July 7, 2025 @ 05:40 AM

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
Raytheon Signs $250M Deal with Mitsubishi Electric for ESSM Block 2 Missile

June 25, 2025 @ 11:23 AM

Raytheon has secured a $250 million contract with Japans Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems. The contract, structured as a Direct Commercial Sale, includes missile kits, components, and parts, along with technical support to enable MELCO to produce the missile in Japan

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