On 4 June 2025, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation stunned New Delhi with a bold proposal. Moscow offered India the Su-57E stealth fighter and full access to its source code. Such access would let India embed home-grown avionics and weapons under its Make-in-India drive. Indian officials note this latitude eclipses anything previously granted by Western suppliers. […]
Russia; China secretly exporting Silent Hunter laser systems to counter Ukrainian drones
On May 30, 2025, Military Informant released what appears to be the first visual evidence of a Chinese-made laser air defense system used in active combat in Ukraine. The footage, shows a laser system being operated by the Russian special forces unit “Kochevnik,” also referred to as “Nomad.” The video includes sequences showing internal operation […]
Czech Republic; Air Force to extend Gripen lease until F-35 jets reach full capability.
On June 3, 2025, the Czech Ministry of Defence announced its acceptance of a renewed lease offer from Sweden for the continued operation of 12 Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets through 2035. The contract proposal was endorsed by the Defense Minister’s Collegium and will be submitted to the government for information. The newly negotiated terms […]
Somalia; Turkey delivers initial batch of 3 T.129 attack helicopters
On June 5, 2025, Turkish Aerospace Industries delivered three T129 ATAK attack helicopters to the Somali Armed Forces, marking a milestone in Ankara–Mogadishu defence cooperation. The aircraft are the first combat helicopters ever fielded by Somalia and arrive via a new defence pact that has made Türkiye the Horn nation’s principal security partner since 2017. […]
Algeria; S-400 SAM deployed in live fire exercise
As reported by Clash Report on May 30, 2025, during the tactical live-fire exercise “Al-Sumoud 2025,” the Algerian People’s National Army officially showed for the first time the operational deployment of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system. The system was visibly integrated into the exercise, with launcher and radar components employed in the scenarios […]
Sweden; MoD selects US TPY-4 air defense radar
On June 4, 2025, U.S. company Lockheed Martin announced that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has selected the Lockheed Martin TPY-4 next-generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance the country’s long-range surveillance capability, making Sweden the third nation to adopt this fifth-generation radar platform. The decision represents a strategic move by Sweden to bolster its […]
Uzbekistan; Local industry exhibits upgraded T-64 tanks
Semey Engineering’s modernized T-64 main battle tank was presented at the Victory Park exhibition in Tashkent, marking the first public appearance of Uzbekistan’s ambitious tank upgrade program. The Uzbek modernized T-64 features a strikingly redesigned turret and hull, now fully encased in protective armor covers believed to include ceramic elements. The original Soviet-era optics and […]
Portugal; Navy to explore development of small subs with Korean shipyard
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Navy to explore the joint development of futuristic small submarines. Signed at the recent Marine Defense Exhibition 2025 (MADEX) in Singapore, the agreement is part of a potential strategic partnership that includes ship maintenance, repair, and overhaul, according to Chosun. It comes as […]
Latvia; Army orders ASCOD tracked AFV from Finland
Finnish Patria to Assemble ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Latvia Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have announced a collaboration to assemble and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility. The collaboration marks the fifth anniversary of Patria’s operations in Latvia and the first anniversary of the Defence Partnership Latvia (DPL) armored vehicle production […]
Poland; Army orders 120mm tank gun ammunition from local industry
Poland has signed a 150-million Polish złoty ($39.9 million) contract to acquire thousands of 120mm tank rounds from Mesko, a subsidiary of state-owned PGZ. Each 7.3-kilogram (16-pound) Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot Tracer (APFSDS-T) munition, with a propellant charge of 8.4 kilograms (18.5 pounds), is designed to pierce heavily armored targets. The rounds feature a GUW-7-120 electric […]