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Russia has reportedly have reinstated the operation of a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft from the Soviet Union era called the “M-55 Geofizika” (NATO codename – Mystic B) after suspending its service in 2017.
In 2021, the United States approved the potential sale of 12 latest variants of F-16 fighter jets to its close ally, the Philippines — however, the proposed purchase has been delayed due to financial constraints faced by Manila, which deems the offered price by Washington as “too pricey” and beyond its financial capability.
For the past month, two Chinese coast guard ships have reportedly been ‘loitering’ in the waters of the South China Sea, conducting patrols around gas and oil fields belonging to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
One of Washington’s staunchest allies in the Middle East, Bahrain, is poised to deploy the most advanced variant of the Abrams main battle tank, the M1A2 SEPv3 (Systems Enhanced Package).
Following the announcement by the United States Air Force of the retirement of 250 of its fighter aircraft next year, the United States Navy is now planning to decommission 19 of its warships next year.
Fighter jets F-15SG, F-35, and JAS39 Gripen from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), United States Air Force (USAF), and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are currently engaged in aerial maneuvers over central Thailand.
Several days ago, the fifth prototype aircraft of the KF-21 “Boramae” successfully conducted air-to-air refueling for the first time, as announced by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, the country’s defense procurement agency.
Iranian military has reportedly deployed its second unit of advanced electronic warfare systems called “Cobra V8” in Bandar Abbas, capable of jamming enemy reconnaissance aircraft approaching its airspace.
A United States MQ-9 Reaper drone was forced to make an emergency landing in Poland after reportedly “falling victim” to electronic warfare attacks by Russian military targeting its Global Positioning System (GPS) system.
Saudi Arabia is reported to be considering the purchase of 33 C-390 Millennium transport aircraft manufactured by the Brazilian company Embraer, a decision that could further strain its defense relations with longtime ally, the United States.