According to The Bangkok Post, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jet over its American-made F-16 Block 70 counterpart. The Saab Gripen and the Lockheed Martin F-16 are two popular fourth-generation multirole fighter jets and are much cheaper and easier for smaller air forces to operate than the […]
Armenia; MoD mulls Indian made surface to surface missiles
According to the Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW), as of July 5, 2024, Armenia is actively exploring options to enhance its missile capabilities by considering the acquisition of theater quasi-ballistic missiles from India. This move has been largely prompted by Azerbaijan’s recent deployment of the Israeli-made LORA system during the final days of the 2020 […]
Saudi-Arabia; Hanwha to Supply MFR Air Defense Radar for M-SAM batteries
On July 9, 2024, South Korean Defense Company Hanwha Systems, led by CEO Sung-Chul Eoh, announced a significant contract to supply Multi-Function Radar (MFR) for the Middle-range Surface-to-Air Defense System MSAM-II, also named Cheongung-II to Saudi Arabia. Valued at approximately USD 867 million, this agreement marks Hanwha Systems’ second international export of the Cheongung-II MFR, […]
Pakistan; F-17 Fighter armed with nuclear-capable Ra’ad cruise missiles.
According to an article published on July 3, 2024, by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), their analysis of photos from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade rehearsals suggests a major evolution in Pakistan’s nuclear strike capabilities. These images indicate that the JF-17 Thunder aircraft could be equipped with the Ra’ad air-launched cruise missile, capable of […]
India; Russia approves local licensed production of 125mm 3VBM17 Mango Ammunition
The Russian state corporation Rostec, through its subsidiary Rosoboronexport, has launched the production of 3VBM17 Mango ammunition, equipped with armor-piercing sub-caliber projectiles, in India. These munitions, designed to target armored vehicles with advanced protection, are part of the Make In India program. This announcement was made by Rostec on July 4, 2024. The 125mm Mango […]
China; Air Force test stealth fighter Jet armed with drones.
According to the South China Morning Post, China has reportedly succeeded in testing a new aircraft that combines a stealth fighter with two detachable drones. This innovative design was demonstrated at an airport located at the southern edge of the Mu Us Desert in Ningxia, northwestern China. However, no photos of this aircraft have been […]
Vietnam; Navy test fires compact version of VCM-B coastal missile system.
At the beginning of June, local media reported that Vietnam had activated Brigade 679 of Naval Region 1, part of the Vietnam People’s Navy. This brigade is the first Vietnamese coastal defense unit equipped with the locally developed VCM-B coastal defense missile system, using the VCM-01 anti-ship missiles. On June 7, 2024, it was revealed […]
Armenia; MoD orders CAESAR Howitzers from France
On the sidelines of Eurosatory 2024, a leading event for the defense and security industry, Armenia signed a major contract with France for the acquisition of CAESAR cannons. This new agreement marks an important step in strengthening defense relations between the two countries, which have been growing for some time. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu […]
UAE; MoD signs $3.5B. order for South Korea’s M-SAM
The United Arab Emirates has finalized a $3.5 billion preliminary agreement with South Korea to procure the M-SAM mid-range air defense missile system. This deal, initially struck in 2022, marks a pivotal step in the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance its national security infrastructure. According to TacticalReport, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD) […]
Japan; US agrees to local manufacturing of Patriot SAM
The United States and Japan may soon initiate joint production of missiles for Patriot anti-missile systems. This potential collaboration was discussed during a series of talks in Tokyo involving defense complex representatives from both countries. These discussions led to an agreement to create working groups aimed at further enhancing cooperation in the defense sector, including […]