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 […]
Indonesia; Air Force orders Turkish KAAN stealth fighter Jet
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 […]
Türkiye; KC46A and A330 MRTT compete in aerial refueling tender.
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 […]
Indonesia; MoD mulls buy of 42 J-10 fighter jets from China
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 […]
Kuwait; Navy signs $2.45 billion contract for Falaj 3 missile boats
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, […]
Philippines; MoD orders 12 additional FA-50PH jet fighters from Korea
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 […]
India; Russia offers Su-57E stealth fighter with source code access
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. […]
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 […]
Saudi Arabia; MoD negotiates buy of up to 200 Sky-guardian attack drones from US
Saudi Arabia is in advanced discussions with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for the potential acquisition of up to 200 MQ-9B drones. If confirmed, this deal could become the largest international contract ever signed by the U.S. manufacturer. The project is part of a broader defense package estimated at $142 billion, announced by former […]
Bangladesh; Navy negotiates buy of 6 KSS-I submarines from South Korea
Bangladesh Navy is engaged in advanced negotiations with South Korea for the acquisition of six Improved Jang Bogo-class submarines under a defense procurement program valued at approximately $2 billion. The submarines are based on the German Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine design and are manufactured by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The BNS Pekua facility, […]