Iran said it had fired Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles at Tel Aviv, saying the strikes “shook the shelters” across the city, according to Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announcements on June 18, 2025. The claimed deployment represents Iran’s assertion of using its most advanced missile technology in ongoing military operations against Israeli targets during the current escalation […]
Taiwan has commenced sea trials of its first domestically manufactured submarine, marking a significant milestone in the island’s defense modernization efforts amid growing tensions with mainland China. The vessel represents the cornerstone of Taiwan’s ambitious submarine program launched in 2016, designed to deliver eight submarines to strengthen the nation’s underwater deterrent capabilities. CSBC Leads Taiwan’s […]
France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent at the 2025 Paris Air Show for France’s acquisition of Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to replace its aging E-3F Sentry AWACS fleet. Defense ministers Sébastien Lecornu and Pål Johansson formalized the agreement on June 18, 2025, covering two GlobalEye aircraft with an […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has officially unveiled the Shahed-107, a sophisticated loitering munition designed to extend Tehran’s drone warfare capabilities significantly. The Iranian publication Mehr first reported the drone’s public presentation, marking a strategic advancement in Iran’s expanding unmanned systems arsenal during heightened regional tensions. Extended Range Capabilities Define New Platform The Shahed-107’s […]
Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Baykar and Italian defense giant Leonardo have officially launched their joint venture, LBA Systems, marking a significant milestone in European defense cooperation. The agreement, “Turkish Baykar, Italy’s Leonardo Launch JV Named LBA Systems”, was signed during the International Paris Airshow by Selçuk Bayraktar, Baykar’s chairperson and CTO, and Roberto Cingolani, […]
China is poised to achieve a significant naval milestone with the expected commissioning of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in 2025. This advanced vessel represents China’s most sophisticated carrier to date, featuring cutting-edge electromagnetic catapult technology and marking the nation’s transition into a true blue-water navy capable of projecting power across global maritime domains. […]
Indonesia has secured a groundbreaking $10 billion defense acquisition deal with Turkiye for 48 advanced Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets, marking the largest defense industry export contract in Turkish history. This monumental agreement, announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, represents a transformative moment for both nations’ defense […]
Turkiye’s leading defense technology company ASELSAN has significantly strengthened its position in Southeast Asia through five strategic agreements signed at INDODEFENCE exhibition, marking a pivotal expansion into Indonesia’s growing defense market. These comprehensive partnerships encompass technology transfer, co-production arrangements, and joint development initiatives that will transform ASELSAN’s regional influence and establish new benchmarks for Turkish-Indonesian […]
The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a substantial $1.1 billion contract modification for the production and delivery of advanced AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, reinforcing America’s commitment to maintaining superior air-to-air combat capabilities. This massive defense contract demonstrates the continued strategic importance of short-range air-to-air missile systems in modern military operations and international defense partnerships. […]
According to Jane’s Defense News, Pakistan is poised to significantly enhance its air power capabilities through the upcoming acquisition of China’s cutting-edge J-35 stealth fighter aircraft. This development positions the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as one of the first international military forces to operate China’s latest fifth-generation combat aircraft. FC-31 Gyrfalcon Stealth Fighters Senior Pakistani […]
