Asia

As part of its efforts to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities, the Taiwanese Army has adjusted its artillery modernization strategy, now focusing on acquiring the latest M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers from the United States. This decision is part of the country’s broader defense restructuring, which emphasizes asymmetric warfare and long-range systems. The “Ruiting Project,” […]

On December 12, 2024, the Malaysian Armed Forces officially received their first delivery of FlyEye unmanned aerial systems (UAS), manufactured by the Polish WB Group. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s efforts to enhance its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. The delivery followed intensive training of Malaysian personnel at WB Group’s facilities in Silesia, […]

During the DSE 2024 defense exhibition in Vietnam, the AZP anti-aircraft defense system was introduced as a new protection system for strategic infrastructures. Developed by a Vietnamese company, the AZP aims to enhance the defense of airports, docks, factories, and military bases against a wide range of aerial threats, including fighter jets, helicopters, bombers, paratroopers, […]

The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China. The US Army deployed the mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines earlier this year for annual joint military exercises with its longtime ally, and decided to leave […]

On December 16, 2024, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior signed a significant contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement, formalized by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, underscores the country’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS). The helicopters […]

On December 11, 2024, Leidos Inc., based in Reston, Virginia, announced that it had secured a $987 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide maintenance and logistical support for the upgraded F-16A/B jets, now modernized into the F-16V (Viper) standard, which constitutes a significant portion of Taiwan’s fleet. This contract, established under the […]

On December 9, 2024, a batch of five Sikorsky PZL Mielec S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters arrived in the Philippines. This delivery is part of a 2021 contract for 32 units under the Additional Utility Helicopters Acquisition (Phase 4) program, which aims to modernize the Philippine Armed Forces’ air transport and support capabilities to […]

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. The 135-billion rupee ($1.5 billion) contract is an effort to make up for losses. The sanctioned strength of the Su-30 fleet is 272 aircraft but only 259 are in service. “The […]

At the Vietnam Defence 2024, from December 19 to 22, 2024, Russia will unveil the Rubezh-ME coastal missile system for the first time. Developed by the Kaluga Instrument-Making Plant “Typhoon,” this modern system is built on a compact, mobile, and integrated architecture designed to meet the operational needs of armed forces in diverse environments. Mounted […]

The Turkish Army has recently received a batch of GZPT-T1 armored personnel carriers (APCs) as part of a service life extension program for its existing fleet of M113 vehicles. This delivery follows a contract signed in May 2023, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of the Turkish Army’s armored vehicle capabilities. These upgraded vehicles […]