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On May 20, 2025, the USS Tripoli marked a turning point at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California, by becoming the first large amphibious ship to use the base’s newly completed ammunition pier, redefining fleet logistics. This long-awaited upgrade, in development since 2011, allows America-class vessels to safely moor and load ordnance directly at port. The shift away from helicopter-based replenishment promises greater efficiency, security, and cost savings for the U.S. Navy.
 

According to information published by CNBC TV18, an Indian News TV channel, on June 11, 2025, India is engaged in high-level deliberations over a Russian proposal to jointly manufacture the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF) and enhancing the country’s indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities. This proposal arrives amidst growing U.S.
 

On June 2025, Aselsan’s CEO announced that Türkiye’s fifth-generation fighter KAAN will now communicate in real time with the country’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, the ANKA-3 and KIZILELMA, thanks to a new secure datalink system developed in-house. The revelation marks a milestone in Türkiye’s air dominance doctrine by introducing a truly integrated manned-unmanned operational network. This capability reflects a fundamental shift from platform-centric to network-centric warfare.
 

On June 16, 2025, South Korea's Hanwha Systems and U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop integrated air defense systems, as reported by The Korea Times. The announcement comes amid growing demand for interoperable and layered air defense architectures in response to increasingly complex aerial threats in both the Indo-Pacific and NATO theaters.
 

At the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition held in Jakarta from 11 to 14 June, Indonesian company PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada unveiled a new addition to its portfolio: the Rajawali 500 cargo drone, which is expected to undergo field evaluations by the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) soon.
 

On June 14, 2025, BAE Systems’ Typhoon multirole fighters and Airbus Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft, key assets in British airpower, are being prepared for deployment to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
 

As reported by UDN on June 14, 2025, Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun (SS-711), began autonomous movement under its own power within the Port of Kaohsiung. This represents the vessel’s transition from dockside integration and harbor acceptance testing to the initial dynamic phase of pre-sea trials.
 

According to information released by the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025, a large-scale military parade took place in Washington, D.C., marking both a historic commemoration and a display of future technological capabilities.
 

As reported by the Swedish Ground Combat School (MSS) on June 12, 2025, Sweden is undertaking a large-scale modernization and acquisition program that will result in the delivery of 154 Stridsvagn 123 tanks to the Swedish Army by 2031. The effort includes the refurbishment and upgrade of 110 Stridsvagn 122 tanks and the purchase of 44 newly built Leopard 2A8 tanks. The upgraded tanks will be designated Stridsvagn 123A, while the new production vehicles will be designated Stridsvagn 123B.
 

Unveiled at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition, the SLT (Senjata Lawan Tank) anti-tank rocket system is the result of a strategic partnership between two Indonesian defense companies, PT Hariff Dipa Persada (Hariff Defense) and PT Dahana. This project represents a key development in Indonesia’s efforts to establish domestic production of light weaponry, aiming to meet both training and, eventually, operational requirements. Read more. 

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According to information published by Patria Group on June 16, 2025, Patria hosted the official opening ceremony of its new F‑35 forward fuselage production facility at the Halli site in Jämsä, Finland, on Friday, June 13, 2025. Read more. 

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On June 14, 2025, Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar successfully launched the Roketsan-developed Çakır cruise missile from its Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), marking a critical advancement in AI-driven strike capabilities.
 

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its annual Yearbook on 16 June 2025, which confirms the end of an era: the gradual reduction of nuclear arsenals that began after the Cold War is now over. In contrast, all nuclear-armed states pursued in 2024 a strategy of modernization, expansion, or innovation in their nuclear capabilities.
 

In a context of rapidly evolving aerial surveillance doctrines and the growing prominence of autonomous systems, Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have announced a strategic cooperation to develop an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) solution based on an unmanned platform. This partnership relies on General Atomics’ MQ-9B, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone capable of both autonomous and remotely piloted operations. Read more.
 

According to information released by BAE Systems on June 13, 2025, the company has entered into a new agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of additional BONUS 155mm precision-guided artillery munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract, valued at approximately $62 million, represents the third procurement of this munition type by Sweden since 2017.
 

At the Indodefence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, Nurol Makina showcased its NMS 4x4 light armored vehicle, a model already operational with Indonesian police units. The Turkish manufacturer is now aiming to extend the vehicle’s use to the Indonesian armed forces while promoting its capabilities to neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
 

As reported by Opex360 on June 15, 2025, France is examining the potential transformation of the Airbus A400M Atlas into a heavy combat aircraft with multirole capabilities beyond tactical airlift and aerial refueling. The French Air and Space Force (AAE) originally committed to acquiring fifty A400M aircraft. However, the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), enacted in August 2023, reduced this number to at least thirty-five by 2035. Read full defense news at this link...

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At Indo Defence 2025, the company E-System Solutions exhibited a mock-up of the Belarusian Buk-MB2K medium-range air defense system. The Buk-MB2K has recently entered service with the Belarusian Armed Forces and is intended to intercept various airborne and surface threats under conditions involving heavy electronic warfare and coordinated attacks.
 

On June 16, 2025, U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was abruptly rerouted toward the Middle East, marking a major shift in U.S. naval posture. As reported by Reuters, a planned port call in Da Nang was canceled due to an “emergent operational requirement.” Departing the South China Sea, the carrier’s westward trajectory, confirmed by Marine Traffic data, signals a rapid redeployment amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
 

As reported by Motor-Fan.jp on June 8, 2025, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted the Fuji Firepower Exercise for fiscal year 2025, one of the most high-profile live-fire drills held annually.
 

At the IndoDefence 2025 exhibition, Indonesian company PT Industri Ketahanan Nasional (IKN) presents the First Win Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV), developed in collaboration with Thailand’s Chaiseri. The vehicle is currently under prototype production in Indonesia, with the certification process ongoing at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia.
 

According to information released by the Australian Department of Defence on June 16, 2025, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous drone has reached a significant milestone in its development, marking a pivotal moment for the country's military aviation industry. This achievement follows a one billion Australian dollar investment by the Albanese government to support this new generation of combat drones.
 

According to information published by the Slovenian Ministry of Defense on June 13, 2025, Slovenia has confirmed the procurement of 12 French-made CAESAR 6x6 155mm self-propelled howitzers. This acquisition follows the nation’s formal accession to a multinational European defense framework, initially established between France, Croatia, and Estonia in June 2024.
 

During the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Parade held on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., one of the standout highlights was the public unveiling of the Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), presented in a fully armed configuration featuring the Kongsberg Protector Medium Caliber Turret-30 (MCT-30). Armed with a 30mm/40mm Bushmaster automatic cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, the system signaled a clear step forward in the U.S.
 

According to information published by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) in June 2025, the U.S. Army is advancing its Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Increment 3 program to enhance its short-range air defense capabilities. This initiative, developed under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping framework, aims to replace the legacy FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile with the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI).
 

According to information published by the British Royal Air Force on June 13, 2025, Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets of the British Royal air Force (RAF) based at the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork, Poland, have executed six NATO enhanced Air Policing (eAP) missions within six days, intercepting a total of 15 Russian military aircraft operating close to NATO airspace.
 

According to information published by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on June 10, 2025, Senior Colonel Wang Xuemeng confirmed that China’s Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier strike groups recently conducted coordinated training operations in the Western Pacific and surrounding waters. These drills were executed under the annual training plan of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), focusing on enhancing far-sea defense and joint combat capabilities.
 
 
 
 
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