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Breaking News: Pakistan Secures Largest Ever $4.6 Billion Defense Export Deal to Deliver 40 JF-17 Fighter Jets to Azerbaijan.

The Pakistani Government announced on June 6, 2025, through its official X account, the signing of a $4.6 billion defense agreement with Azerbaijan for the sale of 40 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, accompanied by a $2 billion investment package. 

This record-breaking deal not only marks Pakistan’s largest defense export in its history but also signals a major strategic alignment between two nations that have steadily cultivated deeper ties over the past decade

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A Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet in flight showcasing the multirole combat aircraft to be delivered to Azerbaijan under a record-breaking $4.6 billion defense export deal signed in June 2025. (Picture source: Wikimedia)

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Second batch of U.S. F16 Block 70 Fighter Jets Delivered to Bulgarian Air Force.

According to information published by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence on June 8, 2025, the second U.S. F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force successfully landed at Graf Ignatievo Third Air Base at 15:26 local time. 

The arrival of this advanced single-seat multirole combat aircraft, bearing tail number 313, marks a critical step in Bulgaria’s phased modernization of its national air defense capabilities. It was officially welcomed by senior Bulgarian defense officials, including Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev, and Colonel Metodi Orlov, commander of the host air base.  

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The Bulgarian Air Force's second F-16 Block 70 fighter jet touches down at Graf Ignatievo Air Base on June 8, 2025, marking another key step in the nation's air defense modernization program. (Picture source: Bulgaria MoD)

US to create a new base in Philippines to maintain unmanned naval vessels observing Chinese forces

On May 30, 2025, a notice published by the U.S. Department of Defense detailed plans to build a new maintenance and repair facility at Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Palawan, which will support both manned and unmanned surface vessels used by the Philippines to observe Chinese vessels. The project aims to construct infrastructure that can maintain 11.6-meter (38-foot) vessels, equipped with electrical, air conditioning, and support systems suitable for these platforms.

The upgraded facility will also support unmanned surface vessels that the U.S. has already delivered to the Philippines, including one Devil Ray T-38 and four Mantas T-12s. (Picture source: US DoD)

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ALERT: Japan fields new Type 12 coastal defense anti-ship missile system with 1,000 km strike range.

On June 8, 2025, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) publicly showcased for the first time its new long-range coastal defense missile launcher vehicle armed with the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM). This advanced system was revealed during the Fuji Firepower Exercise at the Higashi-Fuji training area in Shizuoka Prefecture, the largest annual live-fire event of the JGSDF, and represents a major step forward in Japan’s “counterstrike” capability to deter and respond to maritime threats. Read full Defense News at this link ...

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unveils its new Type 12 coastal defense anti-ship missile launcher vehicle during the Fuji Firepower Exercise on June 8, 2025, at the Higashi Fuji training area in Shizuoka Prefecture, marking the first public display of the system as part of Japan’s counterstrike capability initiative. (Picture source: Japan MoD X account)

 

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U.S. MV-75 rotorcraft advances to replace Black Hawk after successful flight test

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program reached a critical new milestone with the Special User Evaluation of the Bell Textron MV-75 tiltrotor at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Conducted to provide real-world operational context for the aircraft’s design, this test marks a significant step towards operational fielding of this next-generation assault aircraft, destined to replace the venerable UH-60 Black Hawk.
The MV-75 is tailored for the Army’s evolving doctrine of large-scale, distributed operations across theaters like the Indo-Pacific and Europe. Its long reach and high speed support the emerging Large-Scale, Long-Range Air Assault (L2A2) concept, which envisions deep strikes and rapid maneuver over hostile terrain 

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Technology: China develops hybrid variant of Type 99A tank for stealth and high-altitude combat

On June 2025, multiple social media reports indicated that China is developing a hybrid-powered tank combining diesel and electric propulsion. The design aims to enhance stealth, mobility, and energy efficiency. Verified images suggest a strategic evolution in PLA armored warfare. This platform appears tailored for high-altitude combat where traditional engines falter. It reflects China’s intent to adapt to regional challenges through technological innovation.   Read More.

 

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Everything you need to know about China J-35 stealth fighter jet for Pakistan Technical Review

The Shenyang J-35A is a fifth-generation, twin-engine, multirole stealth fighter developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). It is designed as a land-based stealth aircraft for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and serves as a versatile, mid-weight complement to the Chengdu J-20, enhancing China’s capacity for modern air superiority, strike operations, and network-centric warfare.

 

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ALERT: China in talks with Pakistan to deliver KJ-500 surveillance aircraft able to monitor Indian airspace.

The Government of Pakistan announced on June 6, 2025, via its X account, that China has entered into formal negotiations with Islamabad to deliver the Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. This announcement marks a significant development in regional defense dynamics, as Pakistan seeks to expand its airborne surveillance and battle management capabilities.

 

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Australia and U.S. to jointly develop and produce PrSM missile for HIMARS rocket launcher.

According to information published by the Australian Ministry of Defence on June 6, 2025, the Australian Government has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, establishing a cooperative program for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). This strategic agreement marks a major advancement in the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) long-range strike capabilities and strengthens bilateral defense industry cooperation.

 

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Flash Info: Georgia National Guard Activates First US Army 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on June 7, 2025, the historic activation of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Company under the Georgia Army National Guard. This milestone marks the creation of the very first dedicated EW company in the entire U.S. Army, placing the Georgia Guard at the forefront of a transformative shift in battlefield dominance. Created to confront the growing challenges in the electromagnetic spectrum, the unit is tasked with reinforcing U.S.

 

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ALERT: Japan fields new Type 12 coastal defense anti-ship missile system with 1,000 km strike range.

On June 8, 2025, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) publicly showcased for the first time its new long-range coastal defense missile launcher vehicle armed with the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM).

 

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Exclusive: British Navy to Pair F-35B Fighter Jets with Drones and Add Deck-Launched Missiles on Aircraft Carrier.

According to information published by the UK Ministry of Defence in its Strategic Defence Review 2025 on June 2, 2025, the British Royal Navy is preparing a radical overhaul of its naval aviation doctrine, aiming to create a leaner, more lethal, and technologically superior fleet.

 

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Breaking News: British Air Force fighter jets intercept two Russian spy planes near NATO airspace in Poland.

On 5 June 2025, two British Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets were scrambled from the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork, Poland, under NATO command to intercept and shadow two Russian Air Force reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft departing Kaliningrad airspace. The intercept operation, conducted over the Baltic region, involved a complex sortie to maintain the integrity of NATO’s eastern airspace and ensure the safety of civilian and allied air operations in the vicinity.

 

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Everything you need to know about China HQ-19 long-range air defense missile system Technical Review

The HQ-19 is a long-range surface-to-air defense missile system developed by the People's Republic of China. Designed as a high-altitude interceptor, it is intended to counter medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs), hypersonic glide vehicles, and satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). With both anti-ballistic missile (ABM) and anti-satellite (ASAT) roles, the HQ-19 enhances China's integrated missile defense and space control capabilities. Read full Technical Review about the HQ-19 at this link .

 

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Breaking News: China offers HQ-19 air defense missile to Pakistan rivaling Russian S-400 used by India.

According to information published by the Pakistani Government via its official X account on June 6, 2025, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan has achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough with China offering to supply the HQ-19 long-range air defense missile system. This potential transfer represents a strategic leap for the Pakistani Armed Forces, elevating its missile defense capabilities to levels previously unmatched in South Asia.

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