President Xi Jinping wants to transform China’s military into the world’s most powerful force by 2050. And he could be on track to do it. On the opening day of its National People’s Congress in Beijing on Monday, China announced a defense budget of 1.11 trillion yuan (US$175 billion) for 2018. That represents an 8.1% […]
Putin touts new ‘invincible’ missile capable of piercing U.S. defenses
(CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted Thursday of new weaponry that will render NATO defenses “completely useless” — and delivered a warning to the world about Russia’s resurgent military might. In an annual address to the Russian parliament, the Kremlin leader said Russia had developed a new, nuclear-capable cruise missile with “unlimited” range that […]
India to procure four Project 11356 frigates under $3bn deal
If you think Russian frigates are cheap, think again. Surprising that India still bought Russian frigates when they can make they can already make frigates, destroyers, and even aircraft carriers of their own. “New Delhi and Moscow have finalized the terms of a contract for four new stealth frigates that Russia will deliver to the […]
US attack submarine in Subic for routine visit
MANILA— The United States Embassy in Manila on Thursday announced the arrival of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone for a routine port visit during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. In a statement, it said the visit highlights the strong partnership between the US and the […]
First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate delivered to ROK Navy
South Korea’s defense procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today that the first FFX Batch II (FFX II) frigate “Daegu” was delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy). Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the lead ship of the new Daegu-class FFX-II frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK […]
UPDATE: The Philippines witnesses rare, ‘super blue blood’ moon
MANILA — A phenomenon described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” not seen since 1866 — a super blue blood moon sighting — is occurring on Wednesday evening. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the sighting started at 6:49 p.m., Jan. 31 and will end 12:09 a.m. of […]
Australia to build tech hub for military drones
The Australian government has confirmed on Monday it will back a bid from Queensland State to develop a USD38.30-million facility that will supply the country’s defense force with drones and robotics. Queensland Innovation Minister Kate Jones said the Defense Cooperative Research Center (CRC) was a vote of confidence in the state’s world-leading innovation and technology […]
Trump accepts invitation to visit Britain
White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said here Tuesday that US President Donald Trump had accepted an invitation by British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit the United Kingdom. According to the White House, Trump called May earlier on Tuesday, the first since their twitter dispute, and the two leaders “exchanged holiday greetings and warm wishes […]
Japan eyeing to arm its F-35 with Joint Strike Missile
Japan Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said during a press briefing on December 8 that the Japanese government is planing to arm its Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth multirole aircraft with Joint Strike Missile (JSM). Onodera said the plan is to arm Japnese F-35 with JSM as stand-off missiles. “The JSM is a long-distance anti-ship […]
US, Korea launch ‘realistic air combat exercise’
Today, United States and Republic of Korea (South Korea) air forces launched VIGILANT ACE 18 which wil be a “realistic air combat exercise”. The US Air Force said VIGILANT ACE, a regularly scheduled flying exercise, will be held on the Korean Peninsula from December 4 to 8. It will be participated by 12,000 US Navy, […]
US aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea en route to USS Ronald Reagan
“A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa at approximately 2:45 p.m. today,” US Navy Task Force 70 Public Affairs said. “The names of the crew and passengers are being withheld pending next of kin notification,” it added. “Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will […]
US naval pilot draws penis using jet condensation trails
A United States Navy air crew was grounded after a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft EA-18 Growler was used to draw a giant male reproductive organ in the skies over Okanogan County in Washington state on November 16. Images of the said shape formed by the jet’s condensation trails were uploaded to social media and have […]
Airbus showcases armed C-295 aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space has unveiled a new variant of its C-295 twin-turboprop tactical military aircraft, an armed Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. Airbus Defence and Space showcased the new variant at the Dubai Airshow in UAE. “The development of further applications for the C295, as well as our other aircraft, is a key […]
US agrees to lift payload limit on South Korean missiles
“President Trump has reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to defend Korea, and President Trump and I agreed to further strengthen the robust combined defense posture of our two countries,” South Korea President Moon said during the joint press conference after meeting US President Trump at Blue House in Seoul on November 7. Moon also revealed that […]
LOOK: Trump brings ‘The Beast’ for Asian trip
United States President Donald Trump, who is travelling overseas via Air Force One, has also brought with him the ‘Cadillac One’ or ‘The Beast’, the US Presidential State Car for his Asian trip which will end in Philippines. United States Secret Service showed in its official social networking page photos of the US presidential motorcade […]
Japan buying more defense equipment from US
Japan will be purchasing more military equipment from the United States to enhance its defense against the North Korean nuclear threat. “One of the things, I think, that’s very important is that the Prime Minister of Japan is going to be purchasing massive amounts of military equipment, as he should,” US President Donald Trump said […]
Trump warns China, other nations: ‘Japan is a warrior nation’
United States President Donald Trump, prior to embarking on his Asian trip, warned China and other nations in an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that if the North Korean nuclear threat will not be resolved “warrior” Japan may take action. Trump credited China for its efforts in resolving the North Korean nuclear threat, however, […]
Chinese vessels enter Senkaku waters – Japan
The Japanese government protested the entry of four Chinese Coast Guard vessels in waters of Senkaku Islands on November 2. According to Japan Coast Guard (JCG), in reports by Japanese media, the ships entered the waters off Uotsuri Island shortly after 10 am and stayed there for about 90 minutes. JCG also noted that one […]
WATCH: Russian submarine launches cruise missiles against ISIS
The Russian Federation Ministry of Defense (MOD) said that on October 31, Velikiy Novgorod diesel-electric submarine has launched Kalibr cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea to ISIS targets in Syria. The Russian MOD said that targets included group of terrorists, several command posts and a large weapons depot of ISIS in Abu Kamal city part […]
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