Japan progresses naval EM gun development

Japan’s shipboard electromagnetic (EM) railgun development is progressing with further testing, according to imagery shared by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JMSDF noted...
UH-60 helicopter

Korean Air selected as preferred bidder for UH-60 performance upgrade project

Korean Air has been selected as the preferred bidder to conduct performance upgrade program for the UH-60 helicopter, a key asset in the Republic...
SU-35

ROSOBORONEXPORT to unveil latest Russian weapons and civilian equipment at SITDEF...

JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT (part of Rostec State Corporation) is the organizer of the joint Russian exhibit at the SITDEF PERU 2025 International Defence Technology Exhibition,...
Aces 5

Rapid Exit: Evolving Ejection Seats

As aircraft designs evolve, so must the means of saving the pilot when the aircraft is lost. Ejection seats for pilots and aircrew were pioneered...
Flying display by AVIC's Shenyang J-35A. (Kelvin Wong)

China’s Modern Air Threat Arrives – Exit Recycled Russian Jets

Air Show China demonstrated that Chinese air power is leaving behind its legacy Russian jets in favour of nationally developed platforms. One of the main...
MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft

BAE Systems to supply VMS for Ghost Bat

BAE Systems Australia has entered into a 10-year Head Agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver its Vehicle Management System (VMS) for the latter’s...
MQ-4C

US Triton UAVs to deploy from Japan

The US military will deploy Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (HALE UAVs) from Kadena Air Base in the southern...
Homar-K MLRS

South Korea and Poland move on missile joint venture

South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace has signed a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture with WB Group, the largest private defence company...
Photographs of China’s Luyang II-class guided-missile destroyer “Changchun” (150) (top) and Jiangkai II-class frigate Binzhou (515) (bottom)

“Japanese Aegis”-Equipped JS Akizuki Participates in Surveillance of Chinese Navy Vessels

On March 21, the Japan Ministry of Defense Joint Staff Office announced the successful monitoring of movements by two Chinese Navy vessels in waters...
Diagram illustrating the importance of Japan’s defense industrial bas

Japanese Government Releases New “Defense Industry Subcontracting Guidelines”

On March 24, the Japanese government released new defense industry guidelines governing transactions between major defense companies and their subcontractors. Developed by the Acquisition,...

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