The Indian Navy already has the last submarine of the six Scorpene submarines initially ordered from France as part of its P75 program in service. The country opted in 2023 to expand this fleet with another three units of the model that Spain also built in partnership with France, while it waits to make a […]
Pakistan; Qaswa offers to integrate AZB-81L precision gliding bomb into Turkish and Chinese UAvs & aircraft
Pakistan is poised to strengthen its presence in the international defense market with the introduction of the AZB-81LR, an innovative precision-guided weapon. Developed by Qaswa Industries, this small-diameter guided bomb is currently undergoing testing. According to a report by Intelligence Online dated January 20, 2025, it may soon be presented to the Pakistan Air Force […]
India; Army to induct indigenous Nag Mk2 anti-tank missile
On January 13, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the successful completion of field evaluation trials of the Nag Mk 2, an indigenously developed third-generation anti-tank fire-and-forget guided missile, conducted at the Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan. These trials demonstrated the missile’s ability to destroy all targets at both maximum and minimum range […]
Pakistan; Navy accepts 2nd Yamama class OPV
According to information published by Damen on December 17, 2025, the Naval Shipyard has delivered the second Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 2600 to the Pakistan Navy. The vessel, PNS Yamama, was officially handed over during a ceremony on December 17 at the Damen Shipyards facility in Constanta, Romania. This follows the delivery of the first […]
Philippines ; Air Force orders additional FA-50 jet fighters from Korea
As reported by Max Montero on January 15, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 Block 20 Fighting Eagle light attack aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of the Re-Horizon 3 program. Valued at approximately $680 million, this government-to-government (G2G) project is intended to […]
Japan; ATLA is to select the winner in a loitering UAVs competition
The Japanese military is preparing to integrate kamikaze drones into its arsenal for the first time, signaling a significant evolution in its military strategy. The Ministry of Defense announced that approximately 310 small attack drones will be introduced during the 2026 fiscal year. According to the Japanese newspaper The Sankei Shimbun on January 12, 2025, […]
UAE; New indigenous OPV launched
According to a PR published by EDGE on January 14, 2025, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, has achieved a pivotal moment with the launch of the first vessel in the FALAJ 3 programme. The United Arab Emirates Navy (UAEN) serves as the maritime arm of the UAE Armed Forces, tasked […]
Indonesia; MoD negotiates purchase of BrahMos cruise missiles from India
The Indian embassy in Jakarta has received a letter from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense regarding the potential $450-million purchase, The New Indian Express revealed, citing sources. To facilitate the purchase, a loan arrangement is being worked out with Indian banks, the Indian outlet added. The transaction can take place in the countries’ respective currencies, […]
Turkey; Army and Gendarmerie receives locally produced VURAN and KİRPİ II MRAPS
The Turkish security forces, including the Land Forces Command and the Gendarmerie, continue to benefit from national advancements in armored vehicles. A total of 100 new VURAN and KİRPİ-2 armored vehicles, equipped with locally produced engines, were delivered on January 10, 2025, to enhance their operational capabilities. This development marks a significant step in Türkiye’s […]
Turkey; Navy orders indigenous submarine, Aircraft carrier and missile Destroyer
The Turkish Navy has begun constructing three domestically produced warships: a submarine named MILDEN, the aircraft carrier MUGEM, and a TF-2000 destroyer. A symbolic first weld of the submarine was conducted at the Gölcük Shipyard to commemorate the event. Meanwhile, the inaugural sheet metal cutting of the naval forces’ aircraft carrier and destroyer was conducted […]