East Asia and Pacific Region
China Unveils Type 625 Anti-air Gun System
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Month: May 2024
East Asia and Pacific Region
China’s aggressive surveillance attempts on the Japanese coast ended in embarrassment as a Chinese WL-10 drone crashed in the sea
The Chinese government reported the loss of a suspected military drone and an engineering vessel in its coastal seas this month, around the time its armed forces held “punishment” drills around neighbouring Taiwan. The maritime […]
Europe
Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024
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Cruise Missiles
Poland purchases several hundred JASSM extended-range cruise missiles worth $735 million.
Poland is set to buy 677 million euros ($735 million) worth of long-range missiles from the United States to boost its defense capabilities to counter potential Russian threats, Warsaw said Monday. The contract, which is […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time
The Ukrainian Air Force, led by Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, announced via social media that they have successfully intercepted Russian Kh-22 missiles for the first time. During the night of April 19, 2024, Russian forces launched […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army
Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia’s first AS9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) and AS10 armored ammunition resupply vehicle at the company’s facility in Changwon, South Korea. The howitzer, designated Huntsman, began its “mate” process, […]
C4iSR
Sweden sends $1.3 billion worth aid package to Ukraine, includes two ASC 890 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
The Swedish government said Wednesday that it will donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine, in the largest package of assistance Sweden has so far donated. “It consists of equipment that is at the […]
Europe
Protests Erupted In Armenia After Land Ceded To Azerbaijan
Protests were seen throughout Yerevan on May 27 as demonstrators blocked traffic as part of a planned civil disobedience campaign aimed at putting pressure on Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian. More than 270 people have […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Canadian Bombardier Defense Opens New Office in Australia
Canadian aerospace company Bombardier Defense has inaugurated a new office in Australia to enhance its presence in the Asia-Pacific. Located in Adelaide, the center will incorporate teams to meet on-site user demands and facilities for […]
Europe
Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy
Ukrainian drones hit Novorossiysk port, causing a fire and power outages, reports say. The attack follows heightened defenses at the port after previous Ukrainian strikes on Crimea. Novorossiysk is vital for Russia’s oil exports and […]