South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), under the leadership of Director Eom Dong-hwan, has unveiled plans for the launch of the 2nd and 3rd military satellites of Project 425. These Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are scheduled to be deployed utilizing SpaceX's Falcon-9 launch vehicle from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida later this year
A Russian warplane unintentionally released a bomb over the town of Rubizhne in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, as confirmed by Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the region's Moscow-appointed government. The FAB-250 bomb, carrying a high-explosive warhead, did not result in any injuries, according to reports from the Associated Press
Germany has reversed its decision on the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet embargo against Saudi Arabia, and could change its mind on selling those jets to Turkey. Arms sales ban on Saudi Arabia was in place since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
China has decided to impose sanctions on five U.S
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Turkey's request for the purchase of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States remains in limbo, despite three calendar years passing since the initial request. The F-16 Block 70 requests from other countries, including Bahrain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Greece, Taiwan, and Jordan, have been approved, with delivery schedules in progress
In response to the escalating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces has received a donation of 100 electronic warfare systems from the Ukrainian company Metinvest to counter cheap but lethal First Person View (FPV) drones. The donation, valued at over UAH 11 million, is aimed at fortifying the brigade's defenses against the growing threat of enemy drones
In response to a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly deployed a warship and commandos to intercept the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, MV Lila Norfolk. The vessel transmitted distress signals on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) portal, indicating the presence of approximately five to six unknown armed personnel
Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has declared the country's intention to acquire the Chinese FC-31 fifth-generation fighter, potentially altering the Pakistan Air Force's fleet dynamics, which was earlier coupled with interest in the Turkish-made KAAN fifth-generation fighter. The induction of the FC-31, also known as the Shenyang J-31, is anticipated to potentially replace early versions of the F-16 within the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet
In a significant show of support, Germany has committed to transferring weapons worth over €10 billion and handed over a substantial military aid package to Ukraine, comprising Skynex, PATRIOT, and IRIS-T air defense systems. This latest contribution is part of the broader military assistance initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting its dedication to reinforcing Ukraine's security infrastructure