In response to evolving modern military tactics, Taiwan’s armed forces are drawing lessons from recent drone warfare, as seen in conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war. On December 6, 2024, during a visit to a military training center in Tainan, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Gu Lixiong reviewed technological advancements integrated into the military’s equipment and tactics. […]
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France; MoD orders Aarok MALE UAV
The Aarok, a French MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone developed by Turgis & Gaillard, has reached a critical milestone with the awarding of its first contract by the Ministry of Armed Forces through the Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé). This strategic contract explores the concept of a “certifiable but uncertified” drone, an innovative approach […]
US; New Dark Eagle SAM surpasses Russian S-300V4/400 and S-500 rivals.
Recent advancements in missile defense have led to the development of the Dark Eagle medium-range missile system. This missile system, integrated with the LRHW AUR, features a two-stage ballistic missile equipped with a gliding hypersonic warhead (C-HGB) capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 17. The testing of this missile system, which includes the […]
Papua New Guinea; Tension rises in troubled highlands
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country’s troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight “fire with fire.” Rival clans clashed over land near the country’s vast Porgera gold mine this year, killing at least 32 people and sparking a state of emergency. Prime Minister […]
Greece; Army opts for M113 modernization instead of new procurement
According to information published by the specialized website OnAlert on December 9, 2024, the Greek military has decided to modernize its fleet of M113 armored personnel carriers (APCs) rather than acquire new vehicles like the American M2 Bradleys or the French VBCIs. This decision, driven by budgetary constraints and operational requirements, represents a significant move […]
Japan; Government confirms military aid to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia
On December 2, 2024, a Japanese government source revealed that Japan would supply specific defense equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Djibouti under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program. This program, launched in April 2023, aims to strengthen the defense capacities of nations that share Tokyo’s strategic values. For the 2024 fiscal year ending […]
Ukraine; Air Force arms Su-25 with French AASM guided bombs
On December 3, 2024, an image published on a Ukrainian Telegram channel @soniah_hub revealed for the first time a Ukrainian Su-25 Frogfoot attack aircraft equipped with an AASM (Armement Air-Sol Modulaire) bomb under its wing. This photograph highlights a significant milestone in Ukraine’s aerial capabilities, demonstrating the successful integration of NATO-standard munitions onto a Soviet-designed […]
US Air Force; USAFE orders Swedish Giraffe 4A radars
Saab will supply US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) with multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems under a SEK525 million (US$48 million) order placed by BAE Systems on 9 December. The number of systems included in the contract was not disclosed and deliveries are expected to start in 2027. The systems will provide long-range surveillance and […]
Syria; Rebels captures advanced Russian made Podlet-K1 radar
As reported by Clash Report on December 4, 2024, Syrian rebels have achieved the first recorded capture of an intact Russian 48Ya6-K1 Podlet-K1 low-altitude surveillance radar system, taken during an offensive near Hama at the headquarters of the Assad regime’s 25th Special Forces Division. The system, valued at approximately $5 million and integral to the […]
Greece; Army selects Israeli PULS MRLS
According to OnAlert on December 5, 2024, Greece is in the final stages of approving the acquisition of 38 PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) multiple rocket launcher systems, manufactured by Israel’s Elbit Systems. Valued at approximately €500 million, the program is currently under review by the Greek Parliament and the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and […]