Japan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyo’s first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness
Chinese embassies contacted potential Rafale customers to spread doubts about the performance of French-made jets following the aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan in May
ASELSAN has completed a live-fire test of its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, confirming the system’s ability to deflect infrared-guided missiles equipped with active warheads
A Patriot air defense battery in Kyiv was reportedly destroyed this week following coordinated Russian strikes using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and Iskander-M ballistic systems