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In a stark escalation of rhetoric that underscores the increasingly combustible dynamics of the Middle East, Iran has issued a direct threat to launch long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone strikes against the U.S.-U.K. joint military base on Diego Garcia—a strategically pivotal outpost in the Indian Ocean—should Washington initiate military action against the Islamic Republic.
As Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence prepares to open tenders for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) procurement programme this October, competition among prospective international shipbuilders is intensifying.
In a bold demonstration of maritime ambition and technological prowess, Russia has unveiled its latest nuclear-powered attack submarine, Perm—a formidable vessel equipped with the game-changing Tsirkon hypersonic missile system.
In a dramatic and rare encounter that has captivated military analysts and defence watchers globally, a Russian Navy Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft was recently captured on video being “escorted” by US Navy F-35C and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets as it flew perilously close to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
Several months ago, Defence Security Asia reported that Russia has successfully concluded its 2018 agreement with Myanmar’s military regime, delivering six advanced Sukhoi Su-30SME multirole fighter jets to bolster the operational capabilities of Myanmar’s Air Force amidst a complex geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia.
Once heralded as a transformative weapon in the West’s strategic arsenal, the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile had inspired confidence among Western political leaders and military strategists, who believed it could decisively shift the balance in the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, now deep into its third year.
Marking a significant leap forward in its strategic aerial capabilities, North Korea has officially showcased its high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designated the Saetbyol-4, remarkably similar in aerodynamic design to the renowned U.S.-built RQ-4B Global Hawk.
Türkiye is poised to significantly bolster its air combat capabilities by receiving an initial batch of 20 pre-owned Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft from the United Kingdom as early as 2026.
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.
In the evolving landscape of modern armored warfare, main battle tanks remain pivotal in shaping military dominance and geopolitical influence.