Indonesia expands its Red White Frigate project
According to a new letter of intent, the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) plans to construct another two Red White Frigates. An associated licensing agreement was...
India may have finally settled its aerial refueller requirement
On 29 December 2025, India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved the US$1.08 billion purchase of six refuelling aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Israel...
Australia mulls how to achieve low-cost mass fires on distant targets
The Australian Army is exploring how to provide indirect fire support for amphibious-capable combined arms forces. It wants ground-launched and low-cost systems, according to...
China commissions improved frigates and destroyers
As even more advanced surface combatants continue to enter service in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the service showcased improved variants of its...
S. Korea’s KF-21 Boramae completes flight test programme
The KF-21 Boramae 4.5-generation fighter from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has now completed its flight test programme. The milestone was achieved on 12 January,...
Thai Army Buying 1 Billion Baht Worth of Armored Vehicles from China
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has signed a follow-on procurement contract under its Fiscal Year 2025 defence budget for additional VN1 8×8 wheeled armoured...
Sri Lanka set to receive ten ex-US Bell 206 helicopters
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to take delivery of ten ex-US TH-57 helicopters. These helicopters, based on the Bell 206 Sea Ranger,...
What a LARC! Australia orders new amphibious logistics vehicles
On 14 January, shipbuilder Birdon announced that the Australian government had awarded it an A$125 million (US$84 million) contract to build new-generation, over-the-shore, amphibious...
Australia invests heavily in aircrew training for RAAF
On 12 December 2025, the Australian government announced investment of more than A$300 million (US$201 million) in air mission training for the Royal Australian...