According to a report published by India Today on January 26, 2025, the Indian Navy has officially integrated the Israeli Rampage air-to-surface missile into its MiG-29K fighter jets, marking a step in enhancing its aerial capabilities. This strategic development aligns with India’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities in response to increasing regional security challenges […]
Iran; Air Force to induct Russian Su-35 fighter Jets
A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official revealed on Monday that Iran has proceeded with its planned purchase of Russia’s Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, underscoring the growing relations between the two countries. Ali Shadmani, deputy coordinator of the IRGC’s Khatam-ol-Anbia Central Headquarters, told state-affiliated Student News Network that the acquisition is intended to enhance Iran’s […]
Israel; Air Force to upgrade F-16Is self protection suite
Elbit Systems Ltd., a leading Israeli defense company, has secured an $80 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to develop and install advanced protection technology on the Israeli Air Force’s F-16I fighter jets. This initiative aims to ensure the survivability of the aircraft in increasingly complex and diverse aerial threat environments, reflecting the […]
Vietnam; MoD negotiates buy of South Korean K9 Thunder 155mm
According to information published on January 20, 2025, by The Korea Times, South Korea is nearing a milestone in its defense exports with the finalization of an agreement to supply K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to Vietnam. Industry and government sources indicate that negotiations between the two nations are in advanced stages, with a contract for […]
China; Local industry unveils Tiangang aerial guided bomb.
As reported by China Defense Blog on January 19, 2025, the Chinese Tiangang 500kg Gliding Extended-Range GPS-Guided Bomb provides a practical solution to enhance precision-strike capabilities by leveraging its extensive inventory of bombs, reducing the need for entirely new munitions. Proposed by the state-owned company Norinco, this bomb, closely resembling the US-made AGM-154 Joint Standoff […]
Iran-Pakistan; Governments negotiate strategic collaboration in defense industries
During an official visit to Islamabad, Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, reaffirmed Iran’s intent to strengthen strategic relations with Pakistan through the joint production of military equipment. This statement, reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim News on January 21, 2025, was made during a meeting with […]
Japan; Army orders additional 17 Chinook helicopters
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the armed forces. Under the deal, Tokyo will invest 71.4 billion yen ($458.1 million) for five aircraft in the CH-47J custom-built Japanese variant and 161.1 billion yen ($1 billion) for 12 platforms in the CH-47JA extended-range variant. The agreement […]
India; Army orders 47 new T-72 BLT bridge-laying tanks
As reported by Alpha Defense on January 21, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹1,560.52 crore contract (approximately $180,748,186.64) with the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a division of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL), for the procurement of 47 T-72 Bridge-Laying Tanks (BLTs) for the Indian Army. The agreement was finalized in […]
China; Successful test of hypersonic air-to-air missile
China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which is said to pose an unprecedented threat to America’s B-21 stealth bomber. Citing scientists involved in the project, the South China Morning Post revealed that the hypersonic weapon underwent rigorous heat-resistance testing to meet the stringent standards of the People’s […]
Philippines; Air Force inducts new S-70i helicopters
The 10 helicopters delivered throughout 2024 make up part of a larger contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters for the country. Lockheed Martin has announced that it made a total of 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopter deliveries over 2024: five in June 2024 and five in December 2024. The contract, signed in 2022, stated […]