Jamal Peterson 
MANILA, Philippines — The JS Chokai, a Japanese destroyer, has been equipped to fire U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, a significant upgrade that allows it to hit targets more than 1,000 kilometers away. This enhancement makes it the first of its kind in the Japanese fleet to possess such long-range strike capabilities. This advancement is a … Read more
US and UK Collaborate to Combat Underwater Drone Threats The United States and the United Kingdom are teaming up to address the risks posed by underwater drones to ports and other vital structures, a recent announcement from the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has revealed. The collaboration aims to develop a robust array of commercial technologies … Read more
Pentagon Strikes Deals with Major Defense Contractors to Boost Missile Production Today, the Pentagon disclosed the signing of three major agreements with leading defense contractors aimed at increasing the production and supply of missile systems and their components. The deals, established with Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell Aerospace, are set to significantly expedite the … Read more
PARIS – The Dutch government is urgently planning to purchase an additional Patriot air-defense system at a cost of €940 million, approximately US$1.1 billion. This decision comes as an attempt to secure their production slot before it potentially falls into the hands of another buyer, amid growing international demand which could delay future deliveries until … Read more
Lockheed Martin Unveils New Missile Launcher On Tuesday, Lockheed Martin announced the successful deployment of a Hellfire missile from its innovative Grizzly launcher, set within a standard 10-foot shipping container. The innovative Grizzly launcher integrates aspects of Lockheed’s M299 missile launch platforms, offering three different configuration options. It is capable of launching both Hellfire missiles … Read more
Elbit Systems to Equip Israeli Aircraft with Laser Weapons JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems has announced its commitment to develop laser weaponry for the Israeli Air Force, which will be mounted on both fighter jets and military helicopters, as confirmed by the company on Tuesday. In a recent financial disclosure for the year 2025, Elbit shared … Read more
The U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II attack planes are currently participating in naval interdiction missions as part of Operation Epic Fury along its southern edge, focusing on attacking the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ rapid-assault boats in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, who spoke on Thursday. “The A-10 … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) — Anduril Industries is set to commence construction of its innovative high-speed combat drone, the Fury, described as a “loyal wingman,” at a newly established facility in Ohio in the near future. This initiative comes as a response to the heightened interest from the U.S. military in unmanned aerial vehicles, fueled by … Read more
COLOGNE, Germany — The German Navy is set to acquire four MEKO frigates from the local shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as an interim measure to enhance its submarine-hunting capabilities. This decision comes as the main project for the F126 specialized ships is experiencing delays. Interim Naval Strategy German defense authorities in Berlin have confirmed … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Despite some setbacks related to budget and contractual issues, Japan is actively expediting its partnership in the tri-nation GCAP fighter jet project with the U.K. and Italy. Industry experts believe these challenges are unlikely to affect the planned deployment year of 2035. Amid these developments, Japan’s ruling party is pushing forward with … Read more
