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At present, two European countries, the Netherlands and Denmark, have expressed readiness to transfer their F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to address Russian “air dominance” concerns.
Another European warship has encountered critical issues while engaged in operations in the Red Sea to protect commercial vessels from Houthi’s suicide drone and anti-ship ballistic missiles, forcing abruptly halted operations and return to its home country.
Early this year, Pakistan conducted a test launch of the Fatah-II Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) developed by its local defence industry, showcasing yet another “show of force” to its neighboring countries, especially India dan now Iran due to the latest flare-up in the border areas.
The 7.5 Richter scale earthquake that struck Taiwan has also affected its defense system, with reports from the country indicating damage to its F-16 Block 72 fighter jets.
North Korea has conducted a test launch of its latest intermediate-range hypersonic missile named “Hwasong-16B,” designed to evade enemy air defense systems and strike its enemies vital interests in the region.
The competition to supply fighter aircraft is intensifying in Thailand, involving three contenders, following a proposal from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to offer the FA-50 “Fighting Eagle” fighter aircraft to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
The Spanish Ministry of Defense is currently auctioning off its fleet of aging M60 armored vehicles at a price of Euro 47,000 (RM240,000) for any interested parties wishing to acquire American-made armored vehicles.
Just days after acquiring two patrol vessels worth Euro 1.18 billion (RM5.9 billion), Indonesia announces another significant procurement – two submarines from the French company Naval Group.
The United States has turned to Turkey for assistance in its efforts to boost artillery shell production for supply to Ukraine, which is currently facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition.
If North Korea launches its nuclear-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) “Hwasong-15” towards the United States, the ballistic missile would only take a mere 33 minutes before it strikes the North American country, revealed a study by China’s defense scientists.