France–UAE Rafale F5 Deal Revives Fighter Partnership as Technology Questions Remain
France and the UAE have reopened Rafale F5 cooperation, restoring a major combat aviation partnership while leaving unresolved questions over funding, technology access and industrial…
Oman Weighs JF-17 Thunder, Opening Door to China-Pakistan Near Hormuz
Oman is reportedly exploring JF-17 Thunder fighters with Pakistan and China, raising questions over Hormuz air defence, Western military ties and the logistics of a third frontline fighter…
Malaysia Orders 34 Thai Support Vehicles to Sustain CAESAR Firepower
Malaysia is acquiring 34 Thai-designed support vehicles for its CAESAR artillery programme, addressing the ammunition, maintenance and communications requirements behind sustained…
[VIDEO] Indonesia Tests KHAN Launcher With TRG-122 Rockets, Advancing Kalimantan…
Indonesia’s reported firing of TRG-122 guided rockets from its ITBM-600/KHAN launcher highlights progress in Kalimantan-based precision fires, with targeting networks, ammunition support and…
[VIDEO] Iran Unveils Upgraded Arash Drone, Claims 100kg Warhead and GPS-Free Guidance
Iran has unveiled an upgraded Arash attack drone with a claimed 100kg warhead and GPS-independent navigation, signalling a push to sustain long-range strikes against regional military…
Pentagon’s 850-Jet F-35 Framework Targets US and Allied Combat Readiness
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin’s preliminary framework connects at least 850 proposed American F-35 purchases with spare parts, upgrades and long-term support, making logistics performance…
EMOC by EM&E Group: Mortar Carrier Designed to Maximise Battlefield…
EMOC by EM&E Group brings battlefield survivability into focus for mortar carrier design, highlighting the relationship between indirect fire support, operational continuity and crew…
India Eyes Final S-400 Delivery in November, Bolstering China–Pakistan Air Defence…
India expects its fifth S-400 squadron in November 2026, completing a delayed US$5.43 billion acquisition whose strategic impact depends on deployment, interceptor stocks and network…
China’s Type 08 Gets Anti-Drone Cage as Pakistan Drill Deepens Army Cooperation
China has displayed a Type 08 IFV with an anti-drone roof cage and side grilles during Karakoram 2026, linking armoured survivability with deeper China–Pakistan army interoperability.
Australia Reveals Ghost Shark Drone Swarms and Mines, Expanding Indo-Pacific Sea…
Australia’s Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle can carry up to 12 sea mines, deploy Altius drone swarms and deposit underwater supplies, widening naval options while leaving key…