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Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the armed forces.

Under the deal, Tokyo will invest $458.1 million for five aircraft in the CH-47J custom-built Japanese variant and $1 billion for 12 platforms in the CH-47JA extended-range variant.

The agreement requests the company build the fleet locally and adopt the Chinook Block II configuration, which features a more advanced airframe, fuel system, and drivetrain, increasing the system’s overall weight to boost its lift capability.

https://thedefensepost.com/2025/01/...loper Boeing confirmed,Block IIs in July 2024.

 

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South Korean sales to Vietnam

https://defence-blog.com/south-korea-nears-historic-howitzer-deal-with-vietnam/?amp

 

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Philippine Army could purchase additional 155mm self-propelled howitzers in 2025

Philippine Army could purchase additional 155mm self-propelled howitzers in 2025

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Abrams roll out in Taiwan

The first crews of the Taiwanese Army begin their training with the new M1A2T Abrams tanks acquired from the U.S

With the arrival of the first batch of 38 new M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States in mid-December, the Taiwanese Army has begun a significant

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[Soldier35]

A detachment of ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet, consisting of the corvettes Rezkiy and Geroy Rossiyskoy Federatsii Aldar Tsydenzhapov, Project 20380, arrived on the island of Bali in Indonesia to participate in the international naval exercises Komodo 2025. Representatives from 39 countries, including the United States, China and Japan, will participate in the Komodo 2025 exercises, organized by the Indonesian Navy, which will start on February 16 and last until February 22. The opening ceremony of the exercises is expected to be attended by the President of Indonesia. The Russian ships are accompanied by the medium sea tanker Pechenga.

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[Soldier35]

The crews of the Russian Pacific Fleet corvettes Rezkiy and Geroy Rossii Aldar Tsydenzhapov, Project 20380, took part in the opening ceremony of the international naval exercise Komodo-2025 in the city of Denpasar in Indonesia. During the opening ceremony, the ships of the countries participating in the military exercises passed in formation under the flags of their states. Aircraft and helicopters of the Indonesian Air Force flew in the sky.

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Singapore is enhancing its military capabilities with plans to procure new submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, and other defense assets.

Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen announced these plans during the Committee of Supply 2025 session, citing the need for preparedness in "turbulent times".

The country will acquire additional submarines and introduce new maritime patrol aircraft. A new infantry fighting vehicle with counter-drone capabilities is also part of the plans. Singapore's defense expenditure for 2025 is projected at approximately 23.4 billion Singaporean dollars ($17.4 billion), a 12.4 percent increase from 2024.

Minister Ng highlighted the importance of these investments, referencing the vulnerability of smaller states as seen in the Ukraine conflict. These procurements aim to maintain Singapore's qualitative edge through technological innovation and strategic partnerships.
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/news-and-...-the-committee-of-supply-2025-on-3-march-2025

 

[Mike1976]

South Korean sales to Vietnam

https://defence-blog.com/south-korea-nears-historic-howitzer-deal-with-vietnam/?amp

Vietnam Selects South Korea's K9 Thunder Marking a Strategic Shift in Military Relations in Asia

Vietnam Selects South Korea's K9 Thunder Marking a Strategic Shift in Military Relations in Asia

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https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/08/asia/north-korea-nuclear-submarine-int-latam/index.html

 

[BravoZulu]

Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government sources said Saturday.

The deployment, expected to commence at the end of the next fiscal year in March 2026, is aimed at bolstering the security of the country's southwestern Nansei island chain, strategically important for its proximity to Taiwan, amid growing fears the self-ruled democratic island may be invaded by China.

China regards Taiwan as a renegade province that must be reunified with the mainland, by force if necessary.

Authorities are assessing possible deployment sites, with local residents concerned they could be targeted in enemy attacks, the sources said.

The missiles may be deployed at the Ground-Self Defense Force's surface-to-ship missile regiment garrisons in Yufu in Oita Prefecture and the city of Kumamoto, according to the sources.

The southern island prefecture of Okinawa, which lies closer to mainland China, is unlikely to be a deployment site amid concern it could heighten tensions with Beijing, the sources said.

The missiles to be deployed are an upgraded version of the GSDF's Type-12 land-to-ship guided missile, with an extended range of 1,000 kilometers. Deployment in Kyushu would put North Korea and China's coastal areas within range.
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/...ing-long-range-missiles-on-kyushu-island.html

 

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North Korea

North Korea replicates US RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4 to boost strategic intelligence capabilities

North Korea replicates US RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4 to boost strategic intelligence capabilities

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