The Government of Pakistan announced on June 6, 2025, via its X account, that China has entered into formal negotiations with Islamabad to deliver the Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. This announcement marks a significant development in regional defense dynamics, as Pakistan seeks to expand its airborne surveillance and battle management capabilities. If concluded, the deal would introduce one of the most advanced Chinese AEW&C platforms into the inventory of the Pakistan Air Force, reinforcing its strategic command-and-control network with enhanced real-time situational awareness and early warning capabilities. In parallel to the KJ-500 negotiations, Chinese defense authorities have reportedly proposed the supply of 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets and HQ-19 long-range air defense missile systems to Pakistan. This broader package, if accepted, would represent one of the most comprehensive modernization initiatives in Pakistan’s defense procurement history. The J-35A offers radar-evading characteristics, multirole strike potential, and advanced sensor fusion, while the HQ-19 would bring exo-atmospheric interception and high-altitude ballistic missile defense to the region. Together with the KJ-500, these systems would significantly elevate Pakistan’s integrated air defense and offensive reach. The Shaanxi KJ-500 is a third-generation AEW&C platform based on the Y-9 turboprop transport aircraft. It features a fixed, non-rotating dorsal radome housing an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system capable of full 360-degree coverage. The KJ-500 can simultaneously detect, track, and prioritize aerial and maritime threats over a wide area, making it a critical force multiplier. It also functions as a battlefield command post, coordinating fighter aircraft, ground-based air defenses, and electronic warfare assets. With long endurance, secure data links, and network-centric warfare capabilities, the KJ-500 provides an essential command-and-control backbone for sustained high-intensity operations.

The US Department of Defense has awarded a $10.1-million contract to Canadian manufacturer De Havilland to supply a transport aircraft to Guatemala. The deal, part of a foreign military sale, includes one DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, spare parts, and ferry flight services. Work will be carried out in Calgary, Alberta, through December 2025. The Ontario-based company will coordinate with the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Base in Ohio to complete the project. The Twin Otter 300-G De Havilland’s DHC-6 Twin Otter is a short takeoff and landing platform that was introduced in the 1960s for utility applications. The modern Classic 300-G variant features upgraded avionics, expanded fuel capacity, and improved power. In this configuration, the plane extends to 52 feet (17 feet) long, has a wingspan of 65 feet (20 meters), and weighs 7,415 pounds (3,363 kilograms).

On June 11, 2025, Türkiye's Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) secured the largest defense export agreement in the Republic’s history, as Indonesia signed a $10 billion contract for 48 KAAN fifth-generation multirole fighter jets. Finalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, this unprecedented arms deal not only reshapes Ankara’s role in global defense exports but also signals a major strategic realignment in the Indo-Pacific. With Indonesia aiming to diversify away from Western suppliers, the acquisition of KAAN jets brings both technological autonomy and geopolitical depth. The KAAN, formerly known as TF-X, is a domestically developed fifth-generation fighter jet designed by TAI to replace Türkiye’s aging F-16s and directly compete with advanced platforms like the U.S.-built F-35 and China’s J-20. Featuring stealth capabilities, twin engines, and a modular architecture, the aircraft boasts a top speed of Mach 1.8, a 600-nautical-mile combat radius, and integrated sensor fusion, including AESA radar and infrared search-and-track systems. Designed for multirole air superiority and strike missions, KAAN also includes future capabilities for AI integration and drone teaming, key characteristics of next-generation air combat systems. The aircraft made its maiden flight in February 2024 and will transition from U.S.-made F110 engines to Turkish-made powerplants by 2030.

On begin of June, 2025, Türkiye’s defence leadership is weighing Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus against Airbus’s A330 MRTT to replace seven KC-135R tankers based at İncirlik. Negotiations have reportedly reached the pricing-and-options stage, according to senior officials. A modern tanker fleet is critical after decades of relying on 1960s-era refuellers. The choice will shape Türkiye’s long-range strike reach, F-35 re-entry hopes and Eurofighter talks. It also signals where President Erdoğan intends to tilt Ankara’s future alliances.   Boeing’s KC-46A carries 96 t of fuel, can off-load up to 3 600 kg/min via its fly-by-wire boom or 1 300 kg/min through wing-pod drogues, and is hardened with DIRCM, EMP shielding and limited EW self-protection. Airbus counters with the A330 MRTT’s 111 t fuel load, automatic boom, dual hose-and-drogue pods and a roomy main deck that swaps in 300 troops or six ISO pallets in hours. Both airframes accept boom or probe receivers, but only the MRTT is already cleared on the Eurofighter and A400M, while the KC-46A still lacks Eurofighter certification despite 20+ US/NATO receivers on its list.

As reported by Intelligence Online on May 26, 2025, Indonesia is in the process of formalizing a plan to acquire 42 second-hand Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon fighter aircraft from China, sourced directly from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) inventory. The proposal, reported by multiple sources and partially confirmed in a now-deleted Facebook post by Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, indicates that Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) pilots are expected to be sent to China for training on the J-10 platform. The procurement would represent a rapid-response solution to Indonesia’s aging fleet and could be officially announced during the Indo Defence Expo & Forum, scheduled for June 11–14, 2025. The J-10s would reportedly be removed from operational PLAAF squadrons, allowing accelerated transfer, and would likely undergo necessary modifications to meet Indonesian operational and export compliance requirements before handover. The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has pursued multiple combat aircraft procurement efforts over the past decade following delays in replacing its retired Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II fleet. In 2015, the government planned to acquire 16 Su-35 Flanker fighters from Russia, but only 11 were contracted in 2018, with deliveries never materializing. This program was ultimately cancelled in 2021 due to the risk of U.S. secondary sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), as confirmed by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense in 2023. Indonesia subsequently pivoted toward Western suppliers, signing contracts with Dassault Aviation in 2022 for 42 Rafale F4 fighters. By August 2023, 24 aircraft had been officially ordered in two batches. Concurrently, Indonesia signed a memorandum with Boeing in 2023 for 24 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, with the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency estimating the deal’s value at up to $13.9 billion. The F-15EXs would be designated F-15IDN in Indonesian service.

The Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN), via its state-owned defense procurement agency Romtehnica, has awarded a contract to Spanish manufacturer Uro Vehículos Especiales S.A. (UROVESA) for the supply of 24 VAMTAC ST5 BN2 armored tactical vehicles. The contract, awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior tender notice, ensures the delivery of the vehicles to Military Unit 01145 in Roman, Neamț County, which operates under the 3rd Logistics Base "Zargidava" of the Romanian Armed Forces. The VAMTAC, short for Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico, is Spain’s answer to the U.S. Humvee wheeled light tactical vehicle, developed by the Spanish Company UROVESA since the early 1990s. It is designed to operate across extreme terrains and harsh environments. Featuring a 4x4 configuration with independent suspension and a robust ladder chassis, the VAMTAC has become a mainstay in the Spanish Armed Forces and has been exported to over 25 countries in various roles including troop transport, reconnaissance, medevac, and special operations. The ST5 is the latest and most advanced generation of the VAMTAC family. The BN2 variant ordered by Romania features integrated ballistic and mine protection, offering NATO STANAG Level 1 to Level 2 protection levels, depending on configuration. Equipped with a 188 hp diesel engine from Steyr, the ST5 BN2 reaches speeds of 135 km/h and offers a range of over 600 kilometers. It can transport up to four fully equipped soldiers and supports mission-specific upgrades such as remote weapon stations, communication suites, or medical evacuation modules.

Citing information published on June 4, 2025, by Yabiladi, a Moroccan digital news platform, the first shipment of U.S.-manufactured M-ATV (MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles) for the Moroccan Armed Forces arrived at the port of Casablanca on June 3, 2025. This delivery represents a key milestone in the modernization of Morocco’s tactical vehicle fleet, enhancing the mobility and survivability of its land forces across varied operational theaters. The M-ATV, produced by American Company Oshkosh Defense, is a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle engineered to deliver MRAP-level protection with superior off-road performance. It is optimized for operations in rugged terrain and hostile environments, offering increased protection against improvised explosive devices, small arms fire, and underbody blasts. The arrival of these vehicles aligns with Morocco’s ongoing investment in high-mobility platforms capable of supporting counterinsurgency, peacekeeping, and rapid response missions. A total of 50 M-ATVs are expected to be delivered under the current program, sourced through U.S. Army surplus channels and refurbished to operational standards.

The deal for Falaj 3 missile boats is one of the largest ship deals for the Middle East and the region’s highest-value naval shipbuilding export to date. It follows the commissioning earlier this year of the first of type for UAE. Under the contract, Edge will lead the programme which includes the design, construction, trials, and delivery of the vessels, in addition to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and In-Service Support (ISS). The company will also provide the ammunition for the vessels and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), Edge Group’s naval arm and the UAE’s leading shipbuilder, has been selected as the build subcontractor for the programme. The Falaj 3 is a 60m offshore patrol vessel based on the Fearless-class patrol vessels built by Singapore Technologies in the 1990s. The vessel is designed for both littoral and blue water environments and has been designed with a reduced radar cross-section, infrared and acoustic signature for stealth. The Falaj 3 has a displacement of 641t, has a beam of 9.5m and a draft of 2.6m. Powered by four engines, four propellers and four generators that produce 1.2 Megawatts of power, the vessels have a maximum speed in excess of 26kt and a range of 2000nm. The vessel also has a crew complement of 39 personnel.

The Philippines has concluded an agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 12 additional FA-50PH Fighting Eagle light attack aircraft, raising the total number of FA-50s in Philippine Air Force (PAF) service to 24. The contract, signed on June 3, 2025, with the Philippine Department of National Defense, is valued at approximately $700 million, or 975.3 billion Korean won, and includes not only the aircraft but also follow-on logistics support and long-term maintenance assistance. All deliveries are scheduled to be completed by 2030. Manila signed a contract for 12 FA-50PHs in March 2014 with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), valued at USD 420 million, with delivery prioritized due to operational urgency. The selection was further influenced by the platform’s lower acquisition and maintenance costs compared to fourth-generation multirole fighters, and its adaptability to both training and tactical missions.

According to De Morgen on June 2, 2025, Belgium plans to rebuild its ground-based air defense capabilities with the acquisition of ten Norwegian NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) batteries, as part of a €36 billion military investment strategy led by new Defense Minister Theo Francken. This strategic planning effort is being finalized ahead of the June 2025 NATO summit in The Hague, where alliance members are expected to raise the defense spending guideline from 2 percent to 5 percent of GDP. Belgium, which has not yet met the existing 2 percent target, has reached an internal agreement to increase defense spending. The new plan is intended to meet capability targets defined by NATO and reassure allies of Belgium’s alignment with alliance obligations. Of the total €36 billion in planned acquisitions to be contracted by 2035, €28 billion is to be effectively spent. The reintroduction of air defense systems addresses a long-standing gap since the dismantling of Belgian anti-air capabilities in the 1990s. Before that, Belgium operated a layered system including long-range Nike Hercules batteries, medium-range MIM-23 Hawk systems, short-range Roland missiles, Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns, and Mistral MANPADS, primarily managed by the 14th Air Defence Artillery Regiment. By the late 2010s, Belgium’s national air defense relied almost entirely on F-16 fighters and the NATO Integrated Air Defense System (NATINADS), leaving the country without a real surface-to-air missile coverage.