Roketsan, a leading Turkish defense company specializing in missile production, has started the development and testing of a hypersonic variant of its Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). This news was revealed through a post on the X (formerly Twitter) account of “TurkishFacts4u” on September 24, 2024, marking a monumental achievement in Turkey’s growing missile capabilities. […]
Japan; MoD allocates funds for Next-Gen P-1 EW Aircraft
Tokyo is investing 41.4 billion yen ($288.2 million) to develop a next-generation electronic warfare aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Requested for fiscal year 2025, the initiative aims to advance plans to replace the service’s aging Lockheed EP-3 Orion fleet. The new system is expected to boost the […]
Indonesia; Air Force orders 4 Airbus H145 Helicopters.
The Indonesian Air Force has recently taken an important step in its training modernization program by ordering four Airbus H145 helicopters. This announcement was made at the Bali International Airshow, which is being held from September 18 to 21, marking a new collaboration between Indonesia and Airbus Helicopters. As part of this agreement, Airbus will […]
Iran; IRGC reveals new Jihad TBM with 1000 km Range.
On September 21, 2024, Iran showcased its latest ballistic missile system, the “Jihad,” during a military parade in Tehran. Developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Aerospace Force, this missile represents a significant milestone in Iran’s missile technology, marking the debut of a new liquid-fuel missile platform. The unveiling of the Jihad missile underscores […]
Turkey; S-400 decommissioning offered to US in return for F-35 deliveries
Turkey has reportedly made significant progress in talks with the United States on the details of plans to decommission Russian supplied S-400 long range air defence systems, which is intended to facilitate the NATO member’s resumption of acquisitions of F-35 fifth generation fighters and possibly its full reentry into the F-35 program as a Tier […]
Indonesia; Navy accepts locally-built OPV 90M vessel in Lampung.
According to information published by the Indonesian MoD on September 18, 2024, Major General TNI Drs. Nugroho Sulistyo Budi, M.M., M.Han., Special Advisor to the Minister of Defense on Political Affairs, presided over the launch ceremony of the OPV 90M vessel. IDDEA Launches AI-Powered Military Equipment Guide App MEGA for Precision Identification The OPV 90M […]
Philippines; Army reestablishes Scorpion FV101 CVRT company
The Philippine Army had embarked on an ambitious project to modernize twelve of its aging Scorpion tanks, with a budget of $4.6 million. This project included replacing the gasoline engines with diesel engines to address the shortage of spare parts. This enhancement not only increased the reliability of the tanks but also made them more […]
Indonesia; MoD mulls procurement of Indian BrahMos missiles
Indonesia is preparing to conclude a major defense agreement with India, aiming to acquire supersonic BrahMos missiles, thereby boosting its capability to address regional tensions. This potential deal follows the successful delivery of these missiles to the Philippines, marking a significant milestone for India in defense exports and strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia. Recently, a […]
Iraq; MoD orders Korea M-SAM for $2.63 billion.
According to Defense Arabic on September 9, 2024, Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Al-Abbasi announced that the contract for the South Korean Cheongung-II (M-SAM II) air defense missile system has been finalized and will be signed next week. According to Heo Baek-yoon, the contract involves eight batteries of this system, also known as the “Korean Patriot,” […]
Qatar; Army orders RCH 155mm SP Howitzers, send surplus PzH 2000 Howitzers to Ukraine.
According to information published by the German newspaper Bild on September 15, 2024, Germany approved the sale of advanced RCH 155 155mm wheeled se lf-propelled artillery systems to Qatar. In return, Qatar will hand over 12 of its 24 Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. The vehicles will be brought up to operational […]