BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) and BRP Lolinato To-ong (PG902) were christened on 6 September. The two brand new Israeli patrol boats are the first of nine that the Philippines has… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Christens Two Brand New Israeli Patrol Boats"
At the Red Sea coastal city of Hudaydah on 1 September, the Houthi Movement, which is backed by Iran and controls western Yemen, including the capital Sana, hosted a massive… Continue reading "The Houthis in Yemen Unveil Their New Anti-Ship Missiles At “The Promise of the Hereafter” Military Parade"
The United States Department of Defense’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the Department of State has approved three military sales to Taiwan, totaling $1.1 billion, and has notified… Continue reading "Sale of US Missiles to Taiwan Approved by State Department"
In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Lieutenant General Steven Rudder pointed out that long range strike capability will be vital for… Continue reading "Marine General Claims Long Range Missiles Key to Fighting China"
Last week, construction began for infrastructure relating to the Philippine Air Force’s incoming surface-to-air missile batteries. Under Project TIKAS, the Department of Public Works and Highways will construct facilities to… Continue reading "Philippine Air Force Begins Surface-to-Air Missile Infrastructure Construction"
Indian Navy has unveiled requirements for a new ship-launched surface to surface missile (SSM). The missile, referred to as ‘Glidefire SSM’, is to be developed under the Make-II category of… Continue reading "Indian Navy Seeks Development Of New ‘Glidefire’ Missile"
The U.S. Department of State has authorized the sale of up to $3 billion worth of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia and up to $2.2 billion worth of THAAD missiles… Continue reading "The US Approves Sale of Patriot Air Defense Missiles to Saudi Arabia and THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missiles to the UAE"
On the 2 August, Japanese outlet Mainichi Shimbun reported the Japanese government’s intent to accelerate the enhancement programme of the Type 12 truck-launched anti-ship missile. Pushing forward the deployment timetable… Continue reading "Japan Accelerates Upgrade Programme of Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile, Strengthen Defense Against China"
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen condemned a series of live-fire ballistic missile drills conducted by the People’s Liberation Army on Thursday as “irresponsible”, saying that the “deliberate” acts presented an “unprecedented”… Continue reading "Taiwanese President: Chinese Live-Fire Ballistic Missile Drills “Irresponsible”"
Ismail Demir, President of the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industry, announced that SUNGUR, Turkey’s first Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS), developed as part of the Portable Air Defense Missile System… Continue reading "Turkey’s First Man-Portable Air Defense System SUNGUR Enters Service"