On 1 May, Australia and South Korea concluded the Foreign and Defense Ministers’ (2+2) Meeting in Melbourne. The conference saw high-level discussions on security cooperation between the democracies. Some of… Continue reading "South Korea Interested in Joining AUKUS Agreement"
As the United States continues to shift its focus towards great power competition with China, the race in defense technology is becoming increasingly prominent. America may retain the technological edge… Continue reading "RAND Proposes New Framework For Assessing Chinese Technological Advances"
US-Filipino relations have been turbulent over the last few years with former President Duerte pushing back against US State Department influence. The potential for improved relations between Manila and Beijing… Continue reading "US Army’s Multi-domain Task Force Concept Tested with Tomahawk Deployment to Philippines"
The North Korean defense industry continues its deliveries of new rocket weapon systems. In recent months, North Korea showcased the trials of its newest 240mm guided missile for the M1985/1991… Continue reading "North Korea Tests New Hwasongpho-16-Na Missile"
On March 21, the German Ministry of Defense signed a $1.2 billion contract with RTX, a subsidiary of Raytheon, for the purchase additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. According… Continue reading "Germany To Procure Additional Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems Worth $1.2 Billion"
The Japanese government has officially signed a contract for the purchase of up to 400 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles, part of Tokyo’s pursuit to bolster its long-range strike capabilities.… Continue reading "Japan Officially Signs Contract For Tomahawk Cruise Missile Purchase"
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency announced on Tuesday that it had conducted its first-ever test firing of an electromagnetic railgun from a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship at sea,… Continue reading "Japan Claims World’s First Railgun Test Firing At Sea"
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US continues to work to strengthen Europe’s air defense. In this context, the White House has approved the sale of the Arrow 3 air… Continue reading "US Government Approves Israel’s Export of Arrow-3 Air Defense Systems To Germany"
On 13 July, France’s parliament approved President Emmanual Macron’s 413 billion Euro spending boost to the nation’s armed forces. A part of France’s 2024-2026 budget it was previously announced by… Continue reading "French Parliament Approves Plans to Increase National Military Spending"
The first official video of the Damavand-2 frigate, which left the Bandar Anzeli port for its first sea voyage experience in recent weeks, has been released by Iranian media. The… Continue reading "Iran’s Damavand-2 Frigate Undergoing Sea Trials"