Very recently, Exercise BARRACUDA-XIII was undertaken by Pakistan from 9 to 11 December 2025 along the coast of Arabian Sea to test preparedness against oil pollution incidents at sea. Led by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), the exercise represented a coordinated national effort involving Pakistan Navy (PN), port authorities, oil terminal operators, civil administration, […]
The Pakistan Navy achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its second MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khaibar, during an official ceremony held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkiye. This prestigious event underscores the deepening defense cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, two nations bound by historical ties and shared strategic interests. Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
Egypt has reportedly finalized a substantial defense contract valued at approximately $400 million to acquire 10 Chinese-manufactured WJ-700 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). According to information emerging from Chinese and Arabic defense reporting channels, the agreement was executed in June 2025, representing a significant expansion of Egypt’s drone warfare capabilities. Should the deal proceed to […]
ASELSAN has signed a major export contract with Poland covering the supply of electronic warfare systems for the Leopard 2PLM1 main battle tank, as part of a broader modernisation package that also includes reconnaissance systems and simulators. The agreement, disclosed via Türkiye’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), has a total value of approximately 410 million USD. […]
China has embarked on constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a transformative leap in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) capabilities. Satellite imagery and leaked photographs from 2025 reveal intensive construction activity at the Dalian Shipyard, where large hull sections and reactor-related modules have been identified. These distinctive features set the Type 004 apart […]
Pakistan Navy has achieved a significant milestone in its naval modernization program with the successful launching of GHAZI, the fourth Hangor class submarine, at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd’s Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. This development marks a crucial step forward in Pakistan’s strategic defense capabilities and reinforces the growing defense partnership between Pakistan […]
China’s new medium airlifter has flown for the first time, with the turboprop-powered Y-30 conducting its maiden flight at Xi’an Aircraft Corporation’s airfield. As China’s new medium airlifter has flown for the first time, low-quality images circulating online show an aircraft matching previous AVIC models of a “New Medium Transport,” suggesting the type has entered […]
The Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating enhanced capabilities against aerial threats. As the Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile, the FM-90 (N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile system successfully engaged maneuverable aerial targets during the firepower demonstration, reaffirming the Navy’s […]
China’s cutting-edge high-altitude, high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle has achieved a significant milestone. China CH-7 successfully completed its maiden flight at an airfield in Northwest China, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s advanced drone development program. The Global Times learned from the 11th Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) that this achievement […]
The Netherlands orders Skyranger air defense systems, with most units to be produced domestically through Rheinmetall’s Dutch facilities. As the Netherlands orders Skyranger air defense systems, the contract signed in Soesterberg aims to strengthen the country’s capability to counter evolving drone threats through both mobile combat platforms and fixed installations, with delivery scheduled by 2029. […]
