According to information published by the Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) on May 27, 2025, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is in advanced discussions with Japan’s Ministry of Defense regarding the possible acquisition of the K-Racer autonomous transport drone. This unmanned aerial system, developed to meet modern logistical needs, gained recent attention following a successful demonstration during […]
Greece; Navy orders Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarine
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer the BlueWhale autonomous submarine system to the Hellenic Navy. This agreement formalizes a bilateral defense cooperation project involving the integration of IAI’s BlueWhale unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into Greek naval operations, with HAI assuming a key role […]
Peru; Police receives first locally made 700 ARAD-5 rifles
The Army Arms and Ammunition Factory (FAME S.A.C.) has delivered a first batch of 700 ARAD-5 assault rifles (5.56×45 mm) to the Ministry of the Interior, for the benefit of the end user, the Peruvian National Police (PNP). Referring to this first delivery of ARAD-5 rifles, the general manager of FAME, Jorge Zapata Vargas, commented: […]
US: DoD launches Pulling Guard program to protect commercial shipping
The US military seeks semi-autonomous escort solutions to protect unarmed commercial vessels from asymmetric threats, primarily from uncrewed surface vessels. Through the Pulling Guard program, the Pentagon is looking to substitute for more costly and sparsely-available escort options such as guided missile destroyers and carrier strike groups. This will involve autonomous systems remotely supervised by […]
Estonia; Army orders Javelin Anti-tank missiles
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a significant Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Estonia. The proposed sale, valued at an estimated $296 million, includes 800 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and related equipment and support. The contract for Estonia includes eight fly-to-buy missiles, 72 new Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLUs), and […]
Philippines; Coast Guard orders 40 patrol boats from France
The Philippines has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA to deliver 40 fast patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. Under the deal, the Vendée-based company will base the fleet on its proprietary FPB 110 MK 2 design, with shipments to incorporate integrated logistics support and maintenance services. The platforms will join five other […]
Egypt; Air Force shows interest in the Chinese J-35 stealth fighter
During the recent China-Egypt joint air drills, Eagles of Civilization 2025, held between April and May at Wadi Abu Rish Air Base, non-official sources reported that the Commander of the Egyptian Air Force, Lieutenant General Mahmoud Fuad Abdel Gawad, expressed a strong interest in China’s J-35 stealth fighter. While this information has not been officially […]
UK; Army unveils 20-40-40 doctrine aiming for 80% unmanned systems force structure.
On May 26, 2025, the British Army unveiled a radical transformation of its ground warfare doctrine, introducing the 20-40-40 strategy, as reported by The Times. Drawing key lessons from the Ukrainian battlefield, this new doctrine breaks with decades of reliance on heavy armor in favor of a flexible, drone-centric force structure. In an era defined […]
Ukraine; MoD mulls MiG & Su upgrade with Swedish aid.
Ukrainian and Swedish officials discussed upgrading Ukraine’s Soviet-era aircraft fleet with modern avionics recently. The upgrades would include integration of advanced radars, defensive equipment, and electronic warfare countermeasure systems on the Ukrainian aircraft. The upgrades were part of a broader discussion to enhance Ukraine’s aviation capabilities, including a potential collaboration between the Ukrainian and Swedish […]
India; MoD approves indigenouse stealth fighter development
India’s defense minister has approved a framework for building the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, the Defence ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors. Indian state-run Aeronautical Development Agency, which is executing the programme, will shortly invite initial interest from defense firms […]