India launched two new warships for the Indian Navy on 17 May. The Surat and Udaygiri were launched at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Surat is the fourth and… Continue reading "Indian Shipyard Launches Two Warships, Awaiting Further Orders"
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) Annex on 18 May. The ceremony took place at the Japan Coast Guard… Continue reading "U.S. and Japan Coast Guards Expand Cooperation, Begin Operation SAPPHIRE"
BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) was commissioned into the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on May 6. The vessel is the largest to date to join the PCG fleet, providing a boost… Continue reading "Philippine Coast Guard Commissions Largest Vessel to Date"
Australian Minister of Defense Peter Dutton announced on Sunday that an additional $454 million AUD was being allocated for the Loyal Wingman program enabling the production of seven additional MQ-28A… Continue reading "Australia Announces Order for Seven Additional Loyal Wingmen"
India’s Ministry of Defence released two Requests for Information (RfI) on May 12 to procure Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) for the Indian Army. One RfI calls for approximately 700 PMV… Continue reading "Indian Army Seeks 1,200 4×4 ‘Protected Mobility Vehicles’"
Philippine Army (PA) and Marine Corps (PMC) are set to receive multi-launch rocket systems (MLRS) as early as June of this year. News of the upcoming shipment was announced on… Continue reading "Philippines Set to Soon Receive First-Ever MLRS from Korea"
Taiwan may be looking for alternatives to US M109A6 Paladin howitzers following notification from Washington that the arrival of the self-propelled 155mm guns may need to be delayed until 2026… Continue reading "Supply Delays Lead Taiwan to Consider Alternatives to US Howitzers"
Last week, German chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Japan where he discussed working with Japan on matters related to security and the economy. As part of the G7, Japan had joined… Continue reading "German Chancellor Scholz Discusses Security While in Japan"
Eielson Air Force Base completed its two-year build-up of the 354th Fighter Wing on April 15th. The airbase, which is located near Fairbanks, Alaska, was selected by the Air Force… Continue reading "Eielson Air Force Base Completes Two-year F-35A build-up"
An American nuclear-powered attack submarine has practised loading long-range missiles in Australia for the first time. While alongside at Fleet Base West (HMAS Stirling) USS Springfield (SSN-761) took on board an inert… Continue reading "US Navy Practices Loading Tomahawk Missiles in Australia"