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The aircraft were accepted during a ceremony on the 29 January and will stay at Dassault’s Flight Test Centre, with deliveries scheduled for the end of 2026. Dassault was awarded the US$16.6 billion contract to supply 80 F4 Rafale aircraft in December 2021. The aircraft are intended to replace the Air Force’s older Dassault Mirage […]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines intends to acquire additional 155mm self-propelled howitzers in 2025, though no official confirmation has been made. The Philippine Army operates 12 ATMOS 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzers acquired from Israel’s Elbit Systems. If confirmed, this potential acquisition is part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program, which […]

Saudi Arabia has announced an increase in its defense budget for 2025, raising military expenditures to $78 billion from $75.8 billion in 2024. This allocation accounts for 21% of the country’s public spending and 7.1% of its gross domestic product, according to Ahmad Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). The increase […]

The Indian Army is set to expand its fleet of heavy-duty drones to enhance long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. A long-term roadmap for this expansion is expected to be released soon, with a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely-piloted aircraft (RPAs) capable of operating beyond 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). The army […]

The Bangladesh Army has recently received more than 18 units of the TRG-230 and TRG-300 multiple rocket launcher systems, manufactured in Türkiye. This acquisition represents a significant enhancement to the artillery capabilities of the Bangladesh Army. These systems, developed by the Turkish defense contractor Roketsan, are designed to improve the Army’s firepower and flexibility on […]

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) and Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have secured approval for their joint bid to construct six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. Indian government-owned MDL confirmed the development in a disclosure statement last week. “MDL confirms that the Commercial bid submitted by MDL has been opened by the Ministry of […]

According to information published on Military Cognizance Facebook account on 28 January 2025, approximately 20 soldiers from the Philippine Army’s artillery regiment are set to begin specialized training with the U.S. Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Typhon missile system in February 2025. The training, which will focus on the advanced capabilities of the Typhon system, particularly its […]

According to a report published by India Today on January 26, 2025, the Indian Navy has officially integrated the Israeli Rampage air-to-surface missile into its MiG-29K fighter jets, marking a step in enhancing its aerial capabilities. This strategic development aligns with India’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities in response to increasing regional security challenges […]

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official revealed on Monday that Iran has proceeded with its planned purchase of Russia’s Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, underscoring the growing relations between the two countries. Ali Shadmani, deputy coordinator of the IRGC’s Khatam-ol-Anbia Central Headquarters, told state-affiliated Student News Network that the acquisition is intended to enhance Iran’s […]

Elbit Systems Ltd., a leading Israeli defense company, has secured an $80 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to develop and install advanced protection technology on the Israeli Air Force’s F-16I fighter jets. This initiative aims to ensure the survivability of the aircraft in increasingly complex and diverse aerial threat environments, reflecting the […]