Defence Security Asia

Fresh satellite and ground imagery from the United States’ Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar has ripped apart official narratives by revealing the devastating accuracy of Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal — a wake-up call for Washington and its regional allies who have long touted the base as an impenetrable fortress.

Fragments of advanced Indian missile systems used during Operation Sindoor—namely the supersonic BrahMos, MBDA-developed SCALP-EG, and Israeli-made Harop drones—are now reportedly being scrutinised by foreign weapons experts in what analysts are calling an unprecedented surge in battlefield technical exploitation.

India’s ambitious plan to lease between six to eight Russian-built Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic bombers—a move that could have radically expanded its long-range strike capability—is now on the verge of collapse as Russia’s defence industry buckles under wartime stress.

Russia is reportedly ready to scrap the Admiral Kuznetsov, its only aircraft carrier, a move that will leave Moscow powerless at sea compared to America’s 11 nuclear-powered carriers.

An image snapped near a quiet longhouse in Saratok has triggered a geo-strategic mystery: was it America’s legendary B-2 Spirit en route from Diego Garcia, fresh off high-risk Iran strikes — or did Southeast Asia just glimpse China’s stealthy Xian H-20 in action for the first time?

A series of brief Il-76 landings in Iran is fuelling rumours of Moscow delivering advanced weapons, fighter jets, and air defence assets — but hard evidence remains elusive.

India’s drive to expand its P-8I Poseidon fleet now faces headwinds after a 50 percent price surge, challenging its ambition to dominate the IOR as PLAN submarines increase patrols.

Despite official denials, high-resolution satellite images confirm Iran’s June missile barrage caused major structural damage at the US Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, including the destruction of a critical secure communications dome.

“Brazil’s decision to abandon India’s Akash missile and pursue NATO-standard EMADS underscores the fierce competition for global air defence contracts — and the high stakes for India’s self-reliant defence push

A senior Israeli official has renewed Tel Aviv's urgent call for President Trump to keep Türkiye locked out of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, insisting the stakes for Israel’s survival are simply too high to gamble with.

On 15 May 2025, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), through its famed Sukhoi Design Bureau, officially lifted the veil on the upgraded Su-57M1 — a significant milestone that signals Moscow’s determination to stake a stronger claim in the fifth-generation fighter arena.

In yet another sign of Dhaka’s pivot towards diversified defence procurement, the Bangladesh Army is reportedly exploring the acquisition of the SH-15 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, a modern truck-mounted artillery system developed by China’s state-owned defence conglomerate, NORINCO.

In a major intelligence windfall with far-reaching implications for regional security, India’s air defence and electronic warfare systems have reportedly captured a trove of digital and electronic signatures from advanced Pakistani military platforms during a series of hostile engagements earlier this year.

Ukraine’s new F-16s, once hailed as a symbol of hope, now risk joining the same graveyard where hundreds of Abrams tanks lie wrecked — the price of a modern war waged without enough air defence.

In a strategic move, Japan’s transfer of Abukuma-class destroyers promises the Philippine Navy its first serious leap in anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare.