The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington’s closest allies in the Middle East. The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that […]
Taiwan; Government approves defense budget boost
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te announced that the island’s defense budget would now exceed 3% of its gross domestic product, marking a new stage in the modernization of its armed forces amid escalating tensions with China, as reported by AP News. This statement, made on Thursday during a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce, […]
India; Army plans to acquire 250 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles .
On March 19, 2025, reports indicated that the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were on the verge of a defense acquisition, with plans to purchase 250 BrahMos missiles. The deal, valued at approximately $2.4 billion USD, is currently under consideration by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. […]
Taiwan; Air Force test fires new Hsiung Feng 3 anti ship missile
Should it be introduced into service, the air-launched Hsiung Feng 3 could boost Taiwan’s anti-ship missile capacity and kill zones. The F-CK-1 with a pair of HF-3 test articles was seen conducting a ground taxi test on 21 February at Ching Chuang Kang Air Base, followed by captive carry test flights on 7 and 12 […]
India; Air Force inducts Ashwini LLTR radars to service.
As part of efforts to enhance its defense industry’s self-reliance, India signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of 18 Ashwini Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTR). This order, valued at $330 million, marks a step in equipping the Indian Air Force (IAF) with domestically developed surveillance capabilities in response to China’s expanding […]
India; DRDO unveils “Surya” 300 kW directed-energy laser weapon
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making significant strides in the field of directed-energy weapons (DEWs), developing a 300 kW laser weapon system, reportedly named Surya. With an operational range of 20 kilometers, this new system promises to enhance India’s defense capabilities in modern warfare, aligning with the growing global interest in laser-based […]
India; Army selects Russian 1,000hp engines for T-72 tanks upgrade
The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rosoboronexport a $248-million contract to deliver modern engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. Under the terms, the Russian state-owned arms developer will provide 1,000 horsepower engines to New Delhi’s Soviet-era vehicles. The military currently operates about 2,500 tanks that are fitted with its legacy 780 […]
Tajikistan; Army parades Chinese HQ-17AE mobile SHORAD launchers
Tajikistan publicly showcased its newly acquired HQ-17AE short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the first time during a military parade celebrating the country’s 32nd anniversary of its Armed Forces on 23 February 2025. Four combat vehicles and two transporter-loader vehicles were on display, demonstrating Tajikistan’s latest efforts to modernize its air defense capabilities and highlighting […]
India; Planned local production of Israeli TROPHY active protection system
In February 2025, a significant collaboration was announced between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd (Rafael) from Israel and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) from India, marking a new chapter in the indigenization of advanced defense technologies. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the integration of the TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) into […]
India; Navy orders 26 additional Rafale fighters
India and France have concluded negotiations for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine carrier-based fighter aircraft, a strategic contract valued at approximately $7.6 billion (€7 billion). According to Indian Defence News, the formal agreement is expected to be signed in April 2025 during a visit to India by the French Minister of Defence. This acquisition […]