Few weapon systems symbolize post-Cold War US military operations more than the AH-64 Apache. Entering service in 1986, the Apache arrived just in time to see its intended enemy, the… Continue reading "In Profile: AH-64E Version 6, the Network-centric Attack Helicopter"
In late 2018, the Australian Defense Force requested tenders for Land 400 Phase 3, their program to replace their inventory of M113. This follows the order of over 200 Boxer… Continue reading "Could Australia’s Next IFV Be Too Heavy and Undergunned?"
Late last month the might of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) put on an impressive display, showing off some of their newest vessels and unveiling a brand new… Continue reading "China’s PLA Navy Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Fleet Review & a New Destroyer"
It has emerged that India’s government has been forced to cut its potential order for a new standard issue service rifle from 800,000 down to just 250,000 even before a… Continue reading "Budget Constraints Force India to Slash Future Rifle Order"
Earlier on TFB we reported on the South Korean Military’s insistence on picking up every single brass cartridge fired while conducting live fire training. Soon after, we received an Indian reader… Continue reading "Indian Military’s Improvised Brass-Catchers"
An odd product that has appeared on Republic of Korea (ROK) Army K1A and K2 rifles in recent years is this brass catcher. Outside of a few dedicated reloaders in… Continue reading "ROK Military’s Obsession with Brass Collecting"
Speaking at the annual Sea Power Conference on May 14t, British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced plans to build up to six new amphibious warships for the Royal Marines. According… Continue reading "UK Plans to Build Six New Amphibious Warships for Royal Marines"
Japan’s pacifism has been seen by many in Japan as a core element of the postwar Japanese identity. At the center of that is Article 9 of the constitution: “Aspiring… Continue reading "The JSDF and Article 9: From the Cold War to the Present"
The Australian government has signed contracts with Hanwha Defense Australia to procure 129 locally manufactured Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army. The contract is worth around AU$7 billion… Continue reading "Australia Signs Contract for Redback IFVs"
Pakistan is conducting a series of ballistic missile tests in order to “strengthen its deterrence” and increase its strategic stability in the region stretching from South Asia to the Arabian Sea… Continue reading "Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of The Ghauri Medium Range Ballistic Missile"