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Singapore to receive lead ship of new Invincible-class Type 218SG submarines
25/07/2024

Singapore to receive lead ship of new Invincible-class Type 218SG submarines



The submarine being loaded to a civilian cargo vessel in Germany. Photo c/o Warship P**n. The lead ship of the new Type 218SG Invincible-c...

Japan launches ninth, commissions sixth Mogami-class multi-mission frigate
27/06/2024

Japan launches ninth, commissions sixth Mogami-class multi-mission frigate



Launching of Natori (FFM-9) at MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard. Photo c/o MHI. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has reached new milesto...

Philippines receives first batch of 32-unit S-70i Black Hawk helicopter order
27/06/2024

Philippines receives first batch of 32-unit S-70i Black Hawk helicopter order



One of the S-70i Black Hawl helicopters for the PAF being unloaded from the An-124-100 transport aircraft. Photo c/o Polish Embassy in the...

Malaysia selects Turkish MILGEM corvette for its LMS Batch 2 project
25/06/2024

Malaysia selects Turkish MILGEM corvette for its LMS Batch 2 project



Infrographic on LMS Batch 2 project . Photo c/o Malaysia MINDEF. The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has signed a Memorandum of Under...

Korean shipbuilder launches first of two new corvettes for the Philippines
19/06/2024

Korean shipbuilder launches first of two new corvettes for the Philippines



Launch of new corvette, the future BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06). Photo c/o HD HHI. South Korean naval shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...

Vanuatu receives Australian-funded landing craft
18/06/2024

Vanuatu receives Australian-funded landing craft



The RVS Sokomanu. Photo c/o Auatralian High Commission in Vanuatu. The Vanuatu Police Maritime Wing (PMW) has received a landing craft tha...

Australia cancels plan to fit Collins-class submarines with Tomahawk cruise missiles
05/06/2024

Australia cancels plan to fit Collins-class submarines with Tomahawk cruise missiles



A Tomahawk missile launched from a US subamrine. Photo c/o US DoD. The Australian Government will not be pushing through with plans to arm...

Japan commissions fifth Mogami-class multi-mission frigate
28/05/2024

Japan commissions fifth Mogami-class multi-mission frigate



The JS Yahagi (FFM-5). Photo c/o MilitaryP**n @ Reddit. Japanese naval shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formally handed o...

Malaysia provides insight on revised naval “15 to 5” Transformation Roadmap
22/05/2024

Malaysia provides insight on revised naval “15 to 5” Transformation Roadmap



A screenshot of the RMN's revised 15-to-5 Transformation Roadmap. Photo c/o Malaysian Defence. The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) released inf...

Philippines adds last two T129B ATAK attack helicopters into service
22/05/2024

Philippines adds last two T129B ATAK attack helicopters into service



Ceremonial pouring of champagne on one of the new T129Bs of the PAF. Photp c/o 15th Strike Wing. The Philippine Air Force’s 15th Strike W...

Thailand to recommend continuing stalled submarine project with China
20/05/2024

Thailand to recommend continuing stalled submarine project with China



A Type 039 submarine, which will be used as basis for the S26T submarine for Thailand. Photo x/o Military and Commercial Technology. The def...

Malaysia receives US approval for potential sale of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
13/05/2024

Malaysia receives US approval for potential sale of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods



Sniper ATP targeting pod installed on an F/A-18 Super Hornet. Photo c/o EDR Magazine. (Press release by Defense Security Cooperation Agenc...

China conducts first sea trials of new Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian
13/05/2024

China conducts first sea trials of new Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian



The Fujian during sea trials. Photo c/o The Aviationist. China has commenced the initial sea trials for its new Type 003 aircraft carrier ...

Indonesia signs contract with Naval Group for new Scorpene Evolved attack submarines
04/04/2024

Indonesia signs contract with Naval Group for new Scorpene Evolved attack submarines



A CGI of the Scorpene Evolved submarine. Photo c/o Naval Group. On 28 March 2024, Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has signed a c...

Indonesia signs contract with Fincantieri for 2 new multipurpose offshore patrol vessels
03/04/2024

Indonesia signs contract with Fincantieri for 2 new multipurpose offshore patrol vessels



The Italian Navy's Francesco Morosini (P431), a PPA in Light configuration. Photo c/o Decode39. Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has confir...

Philippines formally inducts first batch of new ASCOD 2 Sabrah light tanks, Guarani 6x6 APCs
08/03/2024

Philippines formally inducts first batch of new ASCOD 2 Sabrah light tanks, Guarani 6x6 APCs



Some of the Sabrah light tanks and new 6x6 APCs during the handover and induction ceremony last 05 March 2024. Photo c/o PIA Tarlac. The P...

Indonesia receives new medium tanks, armored and tactical vehicles
01/03/2024

Indonesia receives new medium tanks, armored and tactical vehicles



Some of the 10 Harimau medium tanks prior to handover to the TNI-AD. Photo c/o PT Pindad. The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) received 52 new tac...

Singapore to procure 8 new F-35A Lightning II 5th-generation fighters
29/02/2024

Singapore to procure 8 new F-35A Lightning II 5th-generation fighters



F-35A Lightning II fighters, these examples in service woth the Royal Australian Air Force. Photo c/o Australian DoD. Singapore’s Defence ...

Singapore announces plans to replace Heron 1, Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles
25/02/2024

Singapore announces plans to replace Heron 1, Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles



A Heron 1 UAV. Photo c/o Janes. The Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Major General Kelvin Khong announced that the ser...

Brunei inducts into service its first two C-295MW transport aircraft
18/02/2024

Brunei inducts into service its first two C-295MW transport aircraft



One of the RBAirF's C-295MW aircraft. Photo x/o Airbus Defence. The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) has inducted the first two Airbus C-295M...

Australian Hunter-class frigate to proceed after surviving future fleet review
14/02/2024

Australian Hunter-class frigate to proceed after surviving future fleet review



A scale model of the Hunter-class frigate. Photo c/o Defence Connect. The Australian Government completed a stringent review of their plan...

Thailand to request funding for initial batch of new fighter aircraft
04/02/2024

Thailand to request funding for initial batch of new fighter aircraft



The F-16 Block 70/72 Viper is among those beong considered by the RTAF. Photo c/o Lockheed Martin. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) was rep...

Indonesia begins construction of second B**g Karno-class indigenous corvette
29/01/2024

Indonesia begins construction of second B**g Karno-class indigenous corvette



TNI-AL and shipyard officials during the first steel cutting ceremony. Photo c/o TNI-AL. Indonesian shipbuilder PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati ...

Indonesia shows interest to acquire Chinese YJ-12E coastal defense missile system
08/01/2024

Indonesia shows interest to acquire Chinese YJ-12E coastal defense missile system



The YJ-12B, variant used by the PLAN. Photo c/o China Military. Indonesia was reported to have shown interest in acquiring the Chinese-mad...

Indonesia delays procurement of ex-Qatari Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft
08/01/2024

Indonesia delays procurement of ex-Qatari Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft



A QEAF Mirage 2000-5 fighter. Photo c/o Defense Mirror. The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed that it would be delaying the...

Indonesia to receive large patrol vessel from Japan as part of aid
20/12/2023

Indonesia to receive large patrol vessel from Japan as part of aid



The Kunigami-class patrol vessel of the JCG, used as basis for new patrol vessels built for the Philippines. Photo c/o Wikipedia. The Indo...

Malaysia to open tender for 12 new helicopters by 2024.
19/12/2023

Malaysia to open tender for 12 new helicopters by 2024.



RMAF EC725AP medium helicopters. Photo c/o Helis.com. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will be procuring 12 new helicopters in 2024, w...

Australia signs contract with Hanwha for 129 AS21 Redback IFVs
18/12/2023

Australia signs contract with Hanwha for 129 AS21 Redback IFVs



The AS21 Redback. Photo c/o Australian DOD. The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed on 08 December 2023 that it signed a contra...

Indonesia signs contract for 24 new S-70M Black Hawk helicopters
08/12/2023

Indonesia signs contract for 24 new S-70M Black Hawk helicopters



Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters. Photo c/o Lockheed Martin. The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MOD) signed a contract with Indonesi...

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