Russian Il-78 Sighting Revives China Tanker Deal Questions, Puts Indo-Pacific Reach…
A Russian Il-78 photographed with an ambiguous tail marking has renewed questions about a possible Chinese tanker acquisition, putting long-range airpower, military logistics and…
AUKUS Picks USS Colorado for Australia’s Forward Submarine Hub
USS Colorado has been designated the first American submarine for AUKUS rotations from Western Australia, linking forward undersea operations with the maintenance infrastructure and…
France Plans 140 km Rafale Hammer XLR to Narrow Air-Defence Strike Gap
France’s planned 140 km Hammer 250 XLR would give Rafale greater reach against enemy air-defence sites, but mobile radars, targeting delays and long-range missiles will shape its operational…
Malaysia Sets November NSM Replacement Decision as LCS Missile Gap Looms
Malaysia plans to select its NSM replacement in November 2026, but integrating new anti-ship missiles with its LCS fleet could take years, complicating naval readiness in the South China…
North Korea Deploys 122mm Artillery Near South Korea, Raising Border Stakes
North Korea’s apparent deployment of 122mm self-propelled artillery at Kaepung raises border stakes as exposed guns, disputed mines and fortification work sharpen tensions with South Korea.
Malaysia’s First FA-50M Jets Due October 30, Bolstering South China Sea Airpower
Malaysia will receive its first two FA-50M Block 20 jets on 30 October, launching a US$920 million airpower renewal whose South China Sea impact will depend on weapons integration, trained…
Chinese Y-9, Russian IL-20 Flights Trigger Japan Scrambles During Keen Sword
Five Chinese Y-9 and Russian IL-20 flights near Japan prompted fighter scrambles over four consecutive days during Keen Sword 27, highlighting surveillance opportunities and the readiness…
Singapore Builds G550–P-8A Surveillance Network to Counter Submarine Threats
Singapore is building a G550–P-8A surveillance architecture that would connect airborne early warning, maritime monitoring and anti-submarine warfare across the approaches linking the…
Iran Repairs Eagle 44 Underground Airbase After Strikes, Seeking to Preserve Hormuz…
Iran is repairing access to its Eagle 44 underground airbase after repeated reported strikes, highlighting how exposed taxiways and damaged support infrastructure could constrain residual…
[VIDEO] Türkiye’s SIPER Block 2 Switches Targets Mid-Flight, Bolstering Steel Dome
Türkiye’s SIPER Block 2 reportedly intercepted a replacement target after receiving new instructions in flight, demonstrating greater engagement flexibility within the Steel Dome air defence…