On December 2, 2024, a Japanese government source revealed that Japan would supply specific defense equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Djibouti under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program. This program, launched in April 2023, aims to strengthen the defense capacities of nations that share Tokyo’s strategic values. For the 2024 fiscal year ending […]
Syria; Rebels captures advanced Russian made Podlet-K1 radar
As reported by Clash Report on December 4, 2024, Syrian rebels have achieved the first recorded capture of an intact Russian 48Ya6-K1 Podlet-K1 low-altitude surveillance radar system, taken during an offensive near Hama at the headquarters of the Assad regime’s 25th Special Forces Division. The system, valued at approximately $5 million and integral to the […]
Bangladesh; MoD modernizes tri-services to deter India and Myanmar.
The change in government in Bangladesh, marked by the appointment of an interim cabinet led by Muhammad Yunus, has reignited discussions about revisiting the “Forces Goal 2030.” This ambitious plan, introduced in 2009 under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership and revised in 2017, was designed to transform the Bangladeshi Armed Forces into a modern and versatile military […]
Malaysia; Navy orders Littoral Mission Ship Batch-2 from Turkey
On December 4, 2024, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officially commenced the construction of its Littoral Mission Ship Batch-2 (LMSB2) at Istanbul Shipyard in Türkiye. Under the LMSB2 project, three ships will be constructed based on the Ada-class corvette design, which was selected through an agreement between Malaysia and Türkiye in June 2024. This corvette […]
South Korea; Military deploys Skylight laser weapon to protect Seoul.
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul. Globally, laser systems like the British Dragonfire and Israeli Iron […]
Qatar; Air Force orders additional Typhoon fighters
On December 6, 2024, the Qatari government announced its intention to acquire 12 additional Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, thereby strengthening its military aviation capabilities and deepening defense ties with the United Kingdom. The agreement was disclosed following the state visit of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to the United Kingdom, where he met with […]
Kazakhstan; Singapore’s ST Engineering joins local KPE to develop new 8×8 AFV
On December 6, 2024, the Singaporean company ST Engineering entered into a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) to establish in-country production for a new 8×8 amphibious multi-purpose armored vehicle. The vehicle will be based on the Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a design developed by ST Engineering and engineered to operate in open water […]
Syria; Rebels capture T-90A tanks
As reported by Tendar on December 4, 2024, Syrian opposition forces have captured several T-90 and T-90A tanks, among the most modern combat vehicles supplied by Russia to the Syrian Army. These tanks, equipped with sophisticated firepower, protection systems, and mobility features, could significantly enhance the rebels’ combat capabilities. Their acquisition occurs amid an escalating […]
Turkey; Air Force to acquire ex-British Hercules C4 Aircraft.
Military relations between Türkiye and the United Kingdom have advanced with Türkiye’s acquisition of 12 Hercules C.4 aircraft from the Royal Air Force (RAF). Internationally known as C-130J-30 Super Hercules, these transport planes mark a significant upgrade for the Turkish Air Force, allowing the replacement of outdated Lockheed C-130B Hercules aircraft that have been in […]
Israel; Navy awaits surplus SH-60F helicopters
Over the past decade, there have been many discussions about the operational possibility of increasing the intelligence-gathering range of the Sa’ar 6 missile boats. In a dialogue between the Air Force, the Navy, the Planning Directorate, and the Ministry of Defense, several alternatives to the very old AS.365 “Bat” helicopter were examined, and finally, due […]