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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels engaged in aggressive and dangerous actions against a Philippine government vessel in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday morning, damaging equipment and injuring a crew member. According to PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela, the incident occurred at approximately 9:14 AM while the BRP […] The post Chinese Coast Guard attacks Philippine vessel first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Russian defense officials have showcased a new strike-capable configuration of the Orion unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with two Kh-BPLA (TKB‑1030) guided missiles. The Orion, developed by Kronstadt Group, is already in use by the Russian military for reconnaissance and limited strike missions. The latest variant was publicly displayed carrying two newly integrated Kh-BPLA munitions, which […]View the full article

BlackSky, a U.S.-based space intelligence company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, released a detailed satellite image on November 19 showing the United Arab Emirates’ Al Fursan aerobatic team flying their newly acquired Chinese-built L-15 aircraft during the 2025 Dubai Airshow. The image, captured by one of BlackSky’s real-time Earth observation satellites, shows multiple L-15 trainers in […]View the full article

The United States military has withdrawn its Typhon mid-range missile launcher from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni after deploying it there in September for joint exercises with Japan. The Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau notified the city of Iwakuni about the withdrawal on November 17, according to information communicated to local officials. The launcher, known as Typhon, […]View the full article

South Korea showcased a new variant of its indigenous wheeled armored vehicle, the 8×8 “Tigon” MCV-105, at the 2025 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX), underlining the country’s efforts to expand its ground systems portfolio for both domestic use and export. The MCV-105, developed by Hanwha Defense, features a 105mm tank gun mounted in […] The post South Korea tests export waters with new wheeled tank first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Türkiye and Indonesia have formally concluded a defense agreement for the procurement and local production of KAAN fighter jets. The Defense Industry Agency of Türkiye (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı) announced the signing of the commercial contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense during the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul. The agreement covers the delivery of 48 […] The post Indonesia to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

During the DFNC3 International Defense Industries Forum, Ukraine and the United Kingdom signed a project agreement on joint artillery production. The announcement was confirmed by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, as reported by Militarnyi. The agreement on artillery manufacturing reflects an ongoing effort to establish localized production of Western-standard systems inside Ukraine. Although the specific […] The post Ukraine, UK agree on joint artillery production first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Ukrainian technology company IXIAN has introduced a new robotic engineering system designed for battlefield recovery and heavy-duty technical operations. The platform, based on the company’s Terrikon-X unmanned vehicle, has been upgraded with a manipulator arm capable of clearing debris and conducting engineering tasks remotely. According to IXIAN, the Terrikon-X platform can carry a payload exceeding […] The post Ukrainian firm develops robotic recovery vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

China appears to be drawing further inspiration from Russian military design, as a newly observed Chinese armored vehicle bears a clear resemblance to Russia’s KamAZ Typhoon series. The vehicle, seen in a recent video, shares a nearly identical configuration to the Russian Typhoon, a modular, mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle developed by KamAZ for the Russian […] The post China copies Russian Typhoon armored vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

A Ukrainian company has built a heavy electric robotic ground vehicle designed for the kind of terrain and threat environment that the war in Ukraine has made grimly familiar — and the Mamont prototype addresses the battlefield realities that off-the-shelf systems were never designed to handle. Armolab, a Ukrainian developer, has unveiled the Mamont — […]View the full article

Ukrainian officials have released new details about their ambitious FP-5 Flamingo missile program, confirming that the weapon was conceived, developed, and fielded in less than nine months. According to POLITICO, Iryna Terekh, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Fire Point, said the rapid development underscores Ukraine’s ability to deliver advanced defense capabilities under wartime conditions. […] The post Ukraine reveals details of new long-range cruise missile first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will dispatch a team to Kuwait in September to evaluate 38 retired F/A-18 Legacy Hornet fighter jets as part of a possible acquisition program, according to Malaysian defense officials. General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, the newly appointed Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, confirmed that the U.S. […] The post Malaysia to inspect Kuwait’s retired F/A-18 Hornets first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Americas Raytheon won a $333.2 million contract for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) full rate production requirements, spares, and round design agent. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $908,144,803. Work will will continue through September 2030. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. General Dynamics won a $188 million modification for Construction Spares associated with the Virginia Class …

Americas Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., part of Lockheed Martin, has received a $232.4 million contract modification to procure additional long-lead time materials for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopters. This modification is for Lot 10 full-rate production of the aircraft for the US Marine Corps. The work will be carried out at Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, Connecticut, and is set to be completed by March 20262. The Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland, is overseeing the contract and will use fiscal year 2025 aircraft procurement funds for this project. This contract ensures that the Marine Corps’ next-generation heavy-lift helicopter program remains on s…

A multinational engine consortium developing the next-generation fighter engine for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken a key step toward integration, aligning more closely with the program’s aircraft developers as preparations advance for first flight. The consortium—comprised of Japan’s IHI, the UK’s Rolls-Royce, and Italy’s Avio Aero—announced a new cooperation agreement with Edge […] The post Japan, UK, Italy tighten engine pact for sixth-gen fighter first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, are gaining hands-on experience with a new class of unmanned underwater systems designed to improve data gathering in coastal and littoral environments. On August 5, 2025, Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, launched JaiaBot autonomous underwater vehicles during a familiarization […] The post U.S. Marines test new underwater bots first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom announced earlier this week that it has signed a new cooperation agreement with the U.S.-based company LeVanta Tech Inc. The deal focuses on the joint development of “float-and-fly” systems — vehicles capable of operating both on water and in the air. In a statement, Ukroboronprom CEO Herman Smetanin said, “LeVanta […] The post Ukraine could get revolutionary naval drones first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s defense industry has significantly expanded its armored vehicle output, with one manufacturer confirming record deliveries to frontline units. On September 10, Vladislav Belbas, director of the company Ukrainian Armor, announced that his firm has supplied more than 1,000 Novator armored vehicles to Ukraine’s Defense Forces. […] The post Ukraine ramps up production of armored vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

India’s MKU Limited has signed a ₹660 crore ($75 million) contract with the Indian Army for the supply of nearly 30,000 night vision weapon sights, in what the company describes as one of the largest electro-optics deals in the country’s defense sector to date. According to MKU, the agreement covers 29,762 Netro NW 3000 night […] The post Indian army buys almost 30,000 night vision weapon sights first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Serbia has publicly displayed newly acquired Russian electronic warfare systems, including the Krasukha-2, during a recent military parade in Belgrade. The presentation marked the first public acknowledgment that Serbia had received the systems from Russia, despite ongoing international sanctions tied to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to information released during the parade, Serbia showcased […] The post Serbia receives Krasukha jamming systems from Russia first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article