The Philippine Navy has deployed an AgustaWestland AW159 Mk220 Wildcat anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter equipped with a box launcher for the Israeli-made Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile aboard the guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06). This marks a significant milestone in the country’s maritime defense modernization efforts, particularly in enhancing Philippine Navy aviation strike […]
Japan; MoD interested in locally developed cargo drone
According to information published by the Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) on May 27, 2025, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is in advanced discussions with Japan’s Ministry of Defense regarding the possible acquisition of the K-Racer autonomous transport drone. This unmanned aerial system, developed to meet modern logistical needs, gained recent attention following a successful demonstration during […]
Philippines; Coast Guard orders 40 patrol boats from France
The Philippines has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA to deliver 40 fast patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. Under the deal, the Vendée-based company will base the fleet on its proprietary FPB 110 MK 2 design, with shipments to incorporate integrated logistics support and maintenance services. The platforms will join five other […]
India; MoD approves indigenouse stealth fighter development
India’s defense minister has approved a framework for building the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, the Defence ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors. Indian state-run Aeronautical Development Agency, which is executing the programme, will shortly invite initial interest from defense firms […]
China; SS-UAV Aerial Mothership is designed to launch 100 swarming drones.
On June 2025, the Chinese private firm Jiutian is scheduled to begin flight tests of its SS-UAV, a new category-defining high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) aerial mothership drone,. The project’s accelerated timeline reflects China’s broader push to rapidly field next-generation unmanned systems, alongside its ongoing sixth-generation fighter jet program. The drone’s early flight testing signals a critical […]
China; Army reveals new variant of the DZJ08 80mm rocket launcher
a new variant of the Chinese DZJ-08 80mm recoilless weapon system has been observed featuring a DNS181 high-explosive fragmentation (HE-Frag) warhead with programmable air-burst capability. The associated fire control system, suspected to be designated DRU181, appears to be detachable and reusable across multiple disposable launchers. The fire control interface includes a digital screen and full […]
Qatar; MoD orders FS-LIDS Coyote Counter-Drone systems
Raytheon has signed a $1-billion agreement with Qatar to deliver the Fixed Site – Low, Slow, Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS), making Doha the system’s first international customer. The agreement includes production work in the US, contributing to engineering and advanced manufacturing. The technology is designed to detect, track, and neutralize small, slow-moving drones. It integrates […]
Pakistan; Chinese CM-400AKS hypersonic missile destroyed S-400 SAM battery
The CM-400AKG, a missile developed by China’s state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), represents a new generation of precision strike weaponry. Though typically labeled a hypersonic weapon for its Mach 5-plus speed, it more accurately fits the description of a quasi-ballistic missile due to its steep terminal dive attack profile and high-altitude cruise […]
North Korea; Air Force reveals indigenous air to air & precision strike bombs
According to a picture released by the North Korean state news agency on May 17, 2025, North Korea has revealed the development of a new air-to-air missile and aerial bombs converted into precision-guided munitions. These weapons were highlighted during large-scale air force drills attended by the North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, marking a significant […]
Qatar; MoD signs a $2B orders for MQ-9B reapers from the US
On May 14, 2025, during U.S. President Donald Trump’s official visit to Doha, a significant milestone in U.S.-Qatar defense cooperation was achieved, as reported by the U.S. Government in an official statement released the same day. According to this statement and confirmed by multiple defense news outlets, including the Associated Press, the United States and […]