As
reported by Laurent Lagneau on March 26, 2025, the French Air and Space
Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace, AAE) will receive a total of 50
Mirage 2000D aircraft upgraded under the Rénovation Mi-Vie (RMV,
Mid-Life Upgrade) program, two more than previously planned. On 26 March
2025, the Ministry of the Armed Forces stated that 47 modernized
aircraft were delivered in 2024 and that three more are scheduled for
delivery in 2025. This adjustment was not mentioned in the Ministry’s
2025 defense budget press kit, which emphasized the delivery of 14
Rafale aircraft. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The RMV program, initiated to address system obsolescence and extend the aircraft's operational relevance beyond 2030, includes the integration of the CC422 30mm cannon pod derived from the Mirage F1’s CC420. (Picture source: French Air Force) |
On
March 31, 2025, Milkor, a South African company founded in 1981, shared
more details about its participation in the LAAD 2025 exhibition
scheduled from April 1 to 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The company is
set to present a range of unmanned aerial systems, land vehicles, naval
platforms, and weapon systems developed to meet a broad spectrum of
operational requirements. The presentation of these systems is intended
to address the specific challenges faced by military and security
agencies in South America, including border control, maritime
surveillance, peacekeeping, and internal security. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Among the platforms mentioned in Milkor's tweet are the Milkor 380 drone, the IPC catamaran, the Vanguard MRAP, and the SuperSix grenade launcher, which is currently being tested by Colombia as an alternative to US launchers. (Picture source: Milkor) |
Mar
31
Breaking News | US secretly supplies Flyer 72 LD light tactical vehicles to Ukrainian Special Forces
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| The Flyer 72 Light Duty, now confirmed to be in Ukrainian service, is a modular, internally and externally air-transportable off-road platform manufactured by Flyer Defense and used by U.S. Special Operations Forces. (Picture source: Facebook/Рейнджер) |
As noted by
Praise the Steph on March 31, 2025, the United States has secretly
delivered at least one Flyer 72 Light Duty (Flyer F72-LD) light tactical
vehicle, designated M1297 A-GMV in the U.S. Army inventory, to Ukraine.
These highly mobile, purpose-built military platforms are now in use
with the Ukrainian 4th Separate Special Purpose Regiment “Ranger”
(Military Unit A5011), stationed in Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast.
Mar
31
US officially recognizes the Type 094 Jin-class submarine as China’s first credible naval nuclear deterrent
On March 26,
2025, the U.S. Strategic Command officially assessed that the Chinese
People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operates six Jin-class (Type 094)
ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), constituting China’s first
credible sea-based nuclear deterrent, as each vessel is equipped with up
to 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).
Mar
31
Ukraine deploys first Bohdana-B 155mm towed howitzer as a new step toward full artillery modernization
On March 24,
2025, Ukraine’s 47th Separate Artillery Brigade received its first
Bohdana-B towed 155mm howitzer, a domestically manufactured artillery
system developed as an alternative to the 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled
version. The system is based on the artillery unit of the self-propelled
Bohdana, mounted on a towed carriage adapted from the Soviet-era 2A36
Giatsint-B howitzer. The barrel length remains at 52 calibers, identical
to that of the original self-propelled system.
Mar
31
US-Germany jointly develop new generation of rockets/missiles launcher GMARS with 400 km range.
German Company
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin from the United States have taken a
significant step forward in the field of long-range precision fires with
the presentation of their latest joint development, the Global Mobile
Artillery Rocket System (GMARS).
Mar
31
Exclusive: US THAAD Air Defense System Proves Effective in Israel Downing Six Houthi Missiles.
The United
States' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, deployed in
Israel since October 2024, has demonstrated its operational
effectiveness by intercepting multiple missile threats originating from
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. According to information published on
March 30, 2025, by the Clash Report X account, the THAAD air defense
missile system has successfully intercepted six Houthi missiles aimed at
Israel to date. Read full Defense News at this link ...
Mar
31
Japan completes Type 12 surface-to-ship missile deployment to protect strategic straits against Chinese naval expansion
On March 30,
2025, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) formally completed the
activation of the 8th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment at Yufuin
Garrison in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. The unit, under the 2nd Artillery
Brigade and composed of approximately 300 personnel, operates both Type
88 and Type 12 surface-to-ship missile systems. This marks the final
step in the Ministry of Defense’s plan to establish seven such regiments
nationwide.
Mar
31
US company Sikorsky turns to export market for its S-97 Raider attack helicopter after US program cancellations
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| Powered by a General Electric YT706 turboshaft engine, the same model used in the MH-60M Black Hawk, the S-97 Raider attack helicopter has a top speed of 440 km/h. (Picture source: Sikorsky) |
As reported by
RID on March 25, 2025, Sikorsky held a demonstration of its S-97 Raider
attack helicopter at the Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach,
Florida, on February 11 and 12, 2025.
The event was organized for an
international audience, with the objective of promoting the X2 platform
for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program and
South Korea’s experimental utility helicopter project (XUH), both of
which focus on acquiring a 14–15 ton class fast multirole rotorcraft.
The company is seeking international buyers following the U.S. Army’s
cancellation of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program
and its earlier decision to award the Future Long Range Assault
Aircraft (FLRAA) contract to a competing platform. Read full defense news at this link...
Mar
30
Ukraine Reinforces Air Defense Network with Converted R-73 Air-to-Air Missiles on US HUMVEE Vehicle.
In response to
relentless aerial assaults from Russian forces, Ukraine has unveiled an
innovative mobile air defense system that repurposes existing military
assets to address critical defense needs. This new system integrates
Soviet-era R-73 air-to-air missiles onto U.S.-supplied HMMWV (High
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) platforms, creating a highly
mobile and effective solution against aerial threats such as drones and
missiles. Read News Russia - Ukraine War at this link ...
Mar
30
Breaking News: US-Japan to Co-Produce AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missiles Amid Rising Threats from China and North Korea.
According to
information published by the Japanese Press Agency Kyodo News on March
30, 2025, Japan and the United States have announced the early launch of
a joint coproduction program for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The announcement was made during a meeting
in Tokyo between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japanese
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani.
Mar
30
Exclusive: US Navy Validates AEGIS Combat System on Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer During Live Ballistic Missile Intercept Test.
In a unique
demonstration of advanced missile defense capabilities, the U.S. Navy
executed a groundbreaking test in which a two-stage ballistic missile
was dropped from a C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft using
parachutes before being launched directly into the air.
Mar
29
Located
on the remote northwest coast of Greenland, Pituffik Space
Base—formerly known as Thule Air Base—is rapidly emerging as one of the
United States’ most strategically vital military installations. Amid
intensifying global competition for Arctic dominance, this base is now
at the heart of America’s defense posture in the region, serving as a
forward-operating sentinel against the rising threats posed by Russia
and China.
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| Front view of Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, showcasing key U.S. Space Force facilities operating under extreme Arctic conditions. The base plays a vital role in missile warning, space surveillance, and strategic Arctic defense. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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Mar
29
Russian Air Force Receives First Su-35S 4++ Generation Fighter Jets Despite Western Sanctions.
According to
information published by the Russian Press Agency TASS on March 29,
2025, the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the
Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec, has delivered the first
batch of Su-35S 4++ generation fighter jets of the year to the Russian
Aerospace Forces (VKS). Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link
...
Mar
29
Breaking News: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces NMESIS Anti-Ship Missile Deployment in Philippines to Counter China.
On March 28,
2025, during his official visit to Manila, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete
Hegseth announced the deployment of advanced military assets to the
Philippines, including the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction
System (NMESIS), an anti-ship missile system, and unmanned surface
vessels. This strategic move underscores the deepening defense
collaboration between the United States and the Philippines, aiming to
bolster regional security amid escalating tensions in the South China
Sea.
Mar
29
Breaking News: US Delivers First F-16V Fighter Jet to Taiwan to Boost Air Defense Against China Threats.
On March 28,
2025, U.S. Congressman William Timmons announced the delivery of the
first F-16V fighter jet to Taiwan via his official X account, marking a
key moment in U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation. That same day, Taiwan's
Vice Defense Minister Po Horng-huei attended the official delivery
ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
The event marked a significant milestone in Taiwan’s ongoing effort to
modernize its air defense capabilities.
Mar
28
Exclusive: China Unveils Multi-Barreled Weapon That Outguns US Phalanx Close-In Weapon to Tackle Hypersonic Missiles
China is
reportedly developing what may become the world’s most powerful machine
gun, a groundbreaking project designed to counter one of the most
formidable challenges in modern warfare: hypersonic weapons. Unveiled as
a multi-barreled weapon system under the Metal Storm project, the new
Chinese development is said to outgun the U.S. Navy’s Phalanx Close-In
Weapon System (CIWS), offering a high-speed, high-volume solution to
intercept and neutralize hypersonic threats.
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