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Taiwan Begins Sea Trials For Indigenous Submarine
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Taiwan Begins Sea Trials For Indigenous Submarine

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 Submarine Push Shipbuilder CSBC Corp announced Tuesday that sea trials began Saturday at the southern port of Kaohsiung, nearly two years after the submarine’s initial

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France Picks Saab GlobalEye as E-3F AWACS Successor
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France Picks Saab GlobalEye as E-3F AWACS Successor

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 option for two additional units. Strategic Partnership Expands Defense Scope The joint declaration extends beyond aircraft procurement, encompassing MBDA’s Akeron MP anti-tank guided missile and

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Iran Unveils Shahed-107 Kamikaze Drone With New Features
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Iran Unveils Shahed-107 Kamikaze Drone With New Features

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 most notable specification is its impressive claimed flight range of up to 1,500 kilometers, positioning it as a long-range strike platform capable of reaching distant

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Turkish Baykar, Italy’s Leonardo Launch JV Named LBA Systems
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Turkish Baykar, Italy’s Leonardo Launch JV Named LBA Systems

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, Leonardo’s CEO, establishing equal shareholding between the two industry leaders. Addressing NATO’s Eastern Wing Defense Capabilities The partnership specifically targets the development of next-generation unmanned

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China Nears Three-Carrier Era As Fujian Readies For Launch
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China Nears Three-Carrier Era As Fujian Readies For Launch

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. Fujian Completes Extensive Sea Trials The Fujian has successfully completed multiple comprehensive sea trials, accumulating over 100 days of intensive testing since its first sea

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Indonesia Buys 48 Turkish Kaan Fighter Jets
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Indonesia Buys 48 Turkish Kaan Fighter Jets

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 capabilities and establishes Turkiye as a major player in the global fifth-generation fighter aircraft market. Landmark Defense Deal Signed The comprehensive 10-year agreement includes co-production

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