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The Philippines hosted its first-ever Drone Warfare Summit this week at Subic Bay, bringing together defense officials, manufacturers, and military representatives to discuss the evolving role of unmanned systems in modern warfare. The three-day event, running from October 27 to 29, highlighted the growing strategic importance of drones across air, land, sea, and underwater domains […]View the full article

Russian defense manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) has released new footage of its BMPT Terminator armored fighting vehicle in action. The promotional video, intended to highlight the platform’s firepower, instead reignited controversy after viewers noticed visible vibration in the twin 30mm 2A42 autocannons during firing, prompting questions about accuracy and stabilization. The Terminator, developed to support tanks […]View the full article

The United Kingdom has confirmed a £5.4 billion ($7.2 billion) defense agreement with Türkiye for the sale of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, a move expected to enhance NATO airpower and sustain more than 20,000 high-skill jobs in the British defense industry. According to a government announcement, the full value of the deal is estimated at […]View the full article

Dallas-based Airsight has announced the launch of AirGuard V3.18, a new software update that introduces automated visual tracking for security operators. The update integrates Axis pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with AirGuard’s electronic drone detection system, enabling faster and more reliable visual confirmation of drone threats without the need for manual camera operation. The company says the […]View the full article

Sentrycs, an established developer of protocol manipulation-based counter-drone technology, and Omnisys, a specialist in mission optimization systems for defense and homeland security, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving how sensors are deployed across complex operational environments. According to a joint statement, the collaboration brings together Sentrycs’ passive drone detection and mitigation capabilities with […]View the full article

I’m old enough to remember when the Fourth Fleet AOR was the sleepy island of misfit toys. Well, as the irreplaceable Ian Ellis informs us, America’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed Split, Croatia, en route to SOUTHCOM. After the carrier strike group crosses the Atlantic, ~19-23% of the deployed US Navy fleet will be in theater. As expected, his graphic tells the story. We are all hearing things and seeing things. Best stick to what is in open source. For every hand you see, there are ten more moving. At this moment, there is one place the U.S. military is taking consistent military action. That place is in the Western Hem…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Iranian-designed Shahed drones now pose a more persistent and unpredictable threat than ballistic missiles, forcing the Armed Forces to use a wide range of countermeasures under increasingly difficult operational conditions. “Shaheds have now become more dangerous in some cases than ballistic missiles,” Zelenskyy said during a press briefing, according to […]View the full article

The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to issue a new procurement contract to Sikorsky for the production of advanced helicopters based on its Jayhawk and Seahawk platforms, potentially reshaping the service’s rotary-wing fleet over the next decade. As reported by CT Insider, the Coast Guard intends to replace its aging Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopters, originally […]View the full article

Turkey has officially entered a new phase in its defense industry as the domestically developed Altay main battle tank joins the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces. The first delivery took place today at a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Kahramankazan, marking both the opening of BMC’s Ankara Tank and Next-Generation Armored […]View the full article

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is actively negotiating with France over a possible acquisition of Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Speaking with reporters, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is pursuing parallel talks with three nations—Sweden, France, and the United States—regarding the future of its tactical aviation fleet. “I am conducting three parallel conversations regarding aircraft—with the Swedes, […]View the full article

China has conducted the maiden flight of a new jet trainer aircraft, as shown in recently published images circulating on Chinese social media. The prototype aircraft was spotted during pre-flight preparations and later airborne, marking its debut in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s expanding aviation program. The jet, produced by Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG), […]View the full article

India’s Bengaluru-based Zulu Defence Systems has released new images showing large-scale production of its updated HOVERBEE reconnaissance drones, signaling the company’s shift from prototype development to mass manufacturing. The drone, designed for military surveillance and rapid-response operations, has been showcased in production batches featuring over a dozen next-generation models lined up on an indoor assembly […]View the full article

Peru has unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize its armored forces through a long-term partnership with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem and STX, combining imports and local production of advanced military vehicles. The initiative will replace Peru’s aging fleet of tanks and armored vehicles, most of which date back to the 1970s, and lay the foundation […] The post Peru to locally produce South Korean combat vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The Philippines is in talks with South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for additional fighter jet acquisitions, as reported by South China Morning Post on Monday. The discussions come on the heels of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2025, where KAI showcased its KF-21 Boramae multirole fighter. During the event, held October 19–23 […] The post Philippines looks to buy KF-21 fighter jets first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

South Korea’s defense industry is setting its sights on the Middle East as its next major export destination, according to a senior analyst from Korea Investment & Securities. At a seminar hosted Monday in Seoul by Hanwha Asset Management, a firm known for its defense-focused exchange-traded fund PLUS K-Defense, analyst Jung Nam-hyun said the region […] The post South Korea sets sights on Gulf arms market first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

South Korea and Malaysia have signed a new defense cooperation agreement aimed at expanding their collaboration in arms development, procurement, and joint production, according to South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on Monday in Kuala Lumpur by DAPA Minister Seok Jong-gun and Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled […] The post South Korea, Malaysia expand military industry cooperation first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

U.S.-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) aimed at accelerating the development of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technologies for U.S. and allied forces. According to a press release, the collaboration will combine the company’s experience in autonomous tactical aircraft—including the XQ-58A Valkyrie, Mako, and Tactical Firejet—with […] The post Kratos taps Korean expertise for next-gen MUM-T aircraft first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Russia has lost another Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter, with reports indicating that both crew members were killed in the crash. The incident, which occurred on October 27, was first reported by Militarnyi after analyzing multiple statements from pro-Kremlin military bloggers and unofficial Russian defense channels. Early in the morning, Russian Telegram channels began posting reports […] The post Russia loses another Ka-52 attack helicopter first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

With more news breaking since our BB-in-the-News Substack last week, we might as well start the week on the topic. In case you missed it, in Friday’s WSJ, Lara Seligman and Alexander Ward let us know there is more in the wind than just our friend John Konrad’s pleadings. Senior White House and Navy officials are in early discussions to replace the current mix of warships … The new fleet would comprise a number of large warships outfitted with more powerful long-range missiles, along with smaller ships such as corvettes, the people said. The Navy has 287 ships in its current inventory, mostly destroyers, cruisers, aircraft carriers, amphibious ships and submarines. A new …

TAC Armored Vehicles LLC, a defense manufacturer based in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced a modular anti-drone protection kit for its Jedi armored personnel carrier, drawing directly from battlefield lessons emerging from the war in Ukraine. In a statement, the company said its new “Active Anti-Drone Net” is designed to counter explosive drone attacks […] The post UAE firm equips armored vehicles with anti-drone mesh first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article