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Tajikistan buys Chinese HQ-17AE air defense system
Tajikistan publicly displayed its newly acquired HQ-17AE air defense system for the first time during a military parade marking the 32nd anniversary of its Armed Forces. The event showcased four combat vehicles and two transporter-loader vehicles, underscoring the growing military cooperation between Tajikistan and China. According to reports, the HQ-17AE, an advanced short-range surface-to-air missile…
Read MoreUkrainian forces receive new locally made kamikaze drones
A Ukrainian charity organization has delivered a batch of newly developed kamikaze drones to the country’s armed forces, reinforcing their capability to strike Russian positions. According to the foundation, Come Back Alive, the drones—designated as the SETH UAS—are a locally produced loitering munition designed to provide frontline units with a more cost-effective and flexible alternative…
Read MoreUkraine ramps up Novator armored vehicle production
Ukraine’s defense industry is set to ramp up production of the Novator armored vehicle, with the manufacturer planning to double output in 2025. The announcement was made by Vladyslav Belbas, CEO of Ukrainian Armor, during a televised interview on military developments. Belbas acknowledged that the year began with challenges related to contract finalization, as multi-year…
Read MoreUkraine to buy 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has maintained its position as the country’s largest purchaser of drones over the past three years, significantly increasing the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its armed forces. The growing procurement aligns with Ukraine’s strategic push to enhance its battlefield capabilities against Russian forces. According to Hlib Kanevskyi,…
Read MoreUS controls 43% of global arms exports
The United States has strengthened its dominance in the global arms trade, accounting for 43% of all major arms exports between 2020 and 2024, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The latest data highlights a growing divide in the global defense market, with U.S. exports rising while Russia,…
Read MoreSIPRI: Ukraine becomes world’s largest arms importer
Ukraine has emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms between 2020 and 2024, with its imports surging nearly 100 times compared to the previous five-year period, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The dramatic increase reflects the influx of Western military aid following Russia’s full-scale invasion…
Read MoreTurkish company successfully tests laser anti-drone system
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, has successfully tested its GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System against first-person view (FPV) drones, which have become a critical threat in modern warfare. The system demonstrated its ability to detect, autonomously track, and eliminate FPV drones in multiple test scenarios, confirming its role as a key component in Türkiye’s national…
Read MoreUkraine to receive more IRIS-T air defense systems
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Sunday, March 9, that Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German defense company Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T air defense system. The agreement is expected to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities by expanding cooperation and increasing the supply of air defense missiles and systems.…
Read MoreUS Marines deploy first F-35 squadron to Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its first F-35 squadron from the continental United States to Japan, marking a strategic shift in aviation operations within the Indo-Pacific. On March 8, 2025, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, known as the Black Sheep, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, under the Marine Corps’ Unit…
Read MorePoland to buy more K2 tanks in $6.2B deal
South Korea is expected to finalize another major arms deal with Poland as early as next month, government officials said Sunday. The proposed agreement, valued at approximately 9 trillion won ($6.2 billion), would see Seoul exporting an additional 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks to Poland. This follows the initial agreement signed in July…
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