Pakistan Conducts a Test Launch of the Fatah-ll GMLRS
On December 27, 2023, the Pakistan Armed Forces successfully carried out a test firing of the Fatah-II, an indigenously made GMLRS.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Ukrainian Pilots Start flying with F-16
After completing basic training in the United Kingdom, the Ukrainian pilot began flying F-16 fighter jets in Denmark.
Defence Politics
Greece Starts R&D on Defence Industry
Greek Defence Ministry states that the Hellenic Centre for Defence Research and Innovation Development will be established.
Country
Air
Land
E/W
Sensors
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Delievers First ASELFLIR-400 EO Systems
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that the first ASELFLIR-400 electro-optic systems were delivered on Twitter (X).
Country
Investment
Analysis
Is Germany Ready for a War?
Germany is the world's fifth largest arms exporter, but this does not mean being ready for a war. Frauke Niemeyer reveals for German NTV.
Analysis
Achievements and Transformations in Turkish Defence 2023
TurDef reviews political dynamics, strategic acquisitions and groundbreaking technological advancements that have shaped Turkish defence and aerospace industry.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Japan Completes SH-60L Naval Helicopter’s Development
Japanese MoD announced that the development of the new SH-60L naval multirole helicopter was completed.
Sensors
IAI To Provide Electro-Optics to the Thai Navy
The Royal Thai Navy signed a contract with the Israeli IAI for six MINI POP electro-optical systems for patrol vessels.
Weapon / Missile
Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Uses Decoys
A Russian Kh-101 air-launched long-range cruise missile was spotted using flares during its dive on target in Ukraine.
Air
ROK Inks Deal for the Second Batch of LAH Helicopters
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has signed a $1.1 billion agreement with KAI for the second batch of LAH lightweight attack helicopters.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
The U.K. Announced New ASRAAM Missile Aid For Ukraine
British Defence Ministry announced that new aid for Ukrainian air defence, including 200 AIM-132 ASRAAM IIR-guided missiles, will begin.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Starts Mass-Producing UJ-26 Kamikaze UAV
Ukraine announced that mass production of UJ-26 Beaver long-range kamikaze UAV has begun alongside other UAV systems.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Japan Puts Modified JS Kaga DDH On Sea Trials
JMDSF has announced the sea trials of the JS Kaga helicopter carrier (DDH) modified to carry F-35B STOVL fighter jets.
Country
Behçet Karataş Appointed General Manager for ASFAT
After Esad Akgün left the General Directorate of ASFAT Inc., a new appointment was made to the company. Karataş is the new CEO.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army accelerates fielding of next-generation air defence systems - The US Army is prioritising rapid deployment of integrated air and missile defence systems to counte...
- 15:00 European defence strategies shift toward long-term industrial mobilisation - European governments are aligning defence planning with sustained industrial mobilisation, focusing...
- 15:00 China expands unmanned combat aerial vehicle capabilities - China is advancing development and deployment of unmanned combat aerial vehicles to enhance strike,...
- 15:00 Japan strengthens integrated missile defence command systems - Japan is improving coordination between sensors, interceptors and command networks to enhance respon...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater vehicles gain prominence in naval deterrence - Navies are expanding use of autonomous underwater vehicles for surveillance, mine countermeasures an...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems evolve toward multi-layered engagement models - Military organisations are deploying layered counter-UAS systems combining electronic warfare, inter...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapons drive development of global tracking networks - Defence agencies are investing in integrated global sensor networks to detect, track and respond to...
- 15:00 Military space operations shift toward resilient constellation models - Armed forces are adopting distributed satellite constellations to improve survivability and maintain...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft redefine future air combat concepts - Air forces are integrating autonomous collaborative aircraft into operational planning to extend rea...
- 15:00 Industrial scalability becomes decisive factor in defence acquisitions - Governments are increasingly prioritising suppliers with the ability to scale production rapidly and...
- 09:00 US Air Force advances next-generation ISR integration - The US Air Force is enhancing integration between airborne, space-based and ground ISR systems to en...
- 09:00 European militaries expand focus on civil-military infrastructure resilience - European governments are increasingly integrating civilian infrastructure such as energy grids and t...
- 09:00 China strengthens joint firepower coordination across services - China is improving coordination between missile forces, airpower and naval assets to enable rapid an...
- 09:00 Japan enhances distributed basing for air operations - Japan is investing in dispersed airfields and rapid deployment capabilities to maintain air operatio...
- 09:00 Autonomous systems expand role in maritime domain awareness - Navies are deploying networks of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to improve maritime doma...
- 09:00 Counter-drone systems move toward fully integrated defence networks - Military organisations are integrating detection, electronic warfare and interception systems into u...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence efforts prioritise global sensor coverage - Defence agencies are expanding global sensor coverage through satellites and ground systems to ensur...
- 09:00 Distributed space architectures become standard military approach - Armed forces are increasingly adopting distributed satellite constellations to enhance resilience an...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft expand into electronic warfare roles - Future autonomous wingman systems are being designed to perform electronic warfare, decoy and suppre...
- 09:00 Defence procurement increasingly driven by industrial capacity - Production scalability, supply chain resilience and delivery timelines are becoming decisive factors...
