Israeli Navy has commissioned its new Drakon submarine. It costed 550 million euros to build, compared to 400 million for the two submarines that preceded it, and 300 million for the first three – and this sum does not include ancillary projects of developments for it by the Ministry of Defense and the defense industries […]
Indonesia; MoD seeks new arms from Russia
Russia has confirmed the receipt of an official request from Indonesia regarding the acquisition of weapons and military equipment for the 2025-2030 period. This request, currently under review, was announced by Vladimir Bulavin, head of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security. Bulavin also noted that the two countries are currently collaborating on seven […]
China extends DF-100 supersonic missile range to 4,000 km
On November 17, 2024, the Chinese account C Major provided updated data on China’s Dongfeng-100 (DF-100) supersonic cruise missile, also known as the Changjian-100 (CJ-100). The missile is a land-based system with a range reportedly between 3,000 and 4,000 kilometers and a sustained flight speed of Mach 4. It is designed for precision strikes and […]
Malaysia; Italian AW149 Helicopters selected for military, police & fire departments.
The Malaysian government has announced a major initiative to lease 28 AW149 medium helicopters under a contract with Italy, represented by Leonardo, valued at $3.4 billion over a 15-year period. This announcement was made by the Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, during his closing speech for the 2025 budget bill presented to […]
Saudi Arabia; Army operates Korean K239 MRL armed with CTM-290 missiles.
Recent imagery shared on social media platforms has revealed that Saudi Arabia’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) are now equipped with the CTM-290 tactical ballistic missile. This development marks the first public instance of the K239 system in Saudi Arabia being configured with the CTM-290 missile pods, highlighting a significant enhancement in the […]
Taiwan; MoD eyes Northrop Grumman E-2D AEW planes
According to information published by the Financial Times on November 11, 2024, Taipei is reportedly considering a substantial purchase of U.S. defense assets. The ROC is poised to request Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft. Taiwan eyes the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye in a potential U.S. defense deal, aiming to enhance surveillance and […]
Türkiye; MoD orders 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter
On November 13, 2024, Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yasar Guler officially announced that Germany has authorized the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye. This decision follows intense negotiations between Türkiye and the Eurofighter consortium partners, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, who played a key role in securing Germany’s approval. This acquisition […]
Philippines; Coast Guard orders 40 fast patrol craft from France
On November 5, 2024, the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved a plan for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPC). This $439 million project, funded by official development assistance from France, stipulates that […]
Taiwan; Army receives US ATACMS Ballistic Missiles
On November 9, 2024, Taiwan received its first shipment of the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a significant boost to the nation’s long-range strike capabilities amid escalating regional tensions. Confirmed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense and reported by the Taiwanese Central News Agency, this delivery marks a pivotal advancement in Taiwan’s defense readiness, particularly […]
Armenia; Army inducts additional Indian-made AKASH SAM system.
According to an article published on November 12, 2024, by the Indian newspaper The New Indian Express, India reportedly shipped a second battery of its Akash air defense system to Armenia. This delivery is part of a 2022 agreement, under which Armenia ordered 15 Akash systems valued at approximately $720 million. AKASH is a Short […]