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[BravoZulu]

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.

 

[haze99]

South Korean sales to Vietnam

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

 

[haze99]

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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[haze99]

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

www.zona-militar.com

 

[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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[BravoZulu]

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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[Hiryu2.0]

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

 

[haze99]

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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[BravoZulu]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced that the prospective guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) was formally launched at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on Thursday.

In a statement, AFP said the launch was attended by AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., Navy commander Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, Defense Undersecretary Salvador Melchor Mison, and HD HHI chief executive officer Lee Sang Kyun.

Launching refers to the shipbuilding milestone where the ship leaves the dry dock and enters the water for the first time.

"The BRP Diego Silang, named after the Filipino revolutionary hero, is the sister ship of BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), which also departed Korea on Thursday and is expected to arrive at the Subic Shipyard on April 8," the statement read.

Both guided-missile corvettes are equipped with a variety of weapons and sensors that can be used against anti-surface, anti-submarine, and anti-air warfare.

The Department of National Defense and HD HHI signed the PHP28-billion contract for the two ships on Dec. 28, 2021.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1247088

 

[Junglejim]

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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Japan with Type 12, US an its typhon and the Philippines and its Brahmos are really putting that net on the gaps with Taiwan in between. My guess is it will protect the Eastern side of Taiwan so Taiwan can focus on the West facing China.

 

[BravoZulu]

The US State Department has approved a prospective sale of 20 F-16 aircraft to the Philippines, part of a larger package that includes hundreds of medium-range, air-to-air missiles, bombs, anti-aircraft guns and ammunition, worth $5.58 billion.

The official notice of the sale follows US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines last week, and it comes ahead of the annual Balikatan exercises, a joint military drill between the long-time treaty allies.

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[PEMM]

Finland and Philippines to deepen defense cooperation, Nokia wants to sell something, I guess related to 5g.

Did we have any defense ties prior?

Gibo, Finnish envoy discuss defense ties

Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has met with Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines Saija Nurminen to discuss opportunities for defense industry cooperation, according to the Department of National Defense (DND).

In a statement on Monday, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said Ambassador Nurminen paid an introductory visit to the DND office on 2 April, where she expressed her support for a rules-based international order.

During their meeting, Teodoro highlighted that Finland’s geography and history have fostered its strong resilience to regional threats, contributing to its “advanced capabilities in securing its defense supply chains.”

“Meanwhile, Ambassador Nurminen conveyed that Finland seeks to cooperate with like-minded countries that uphold a rules-based international order, such as the Philippines,” Andolong said.

He said the Finnish envoy also mentioned that Nokia, a known Finnish multinational company, is interested in supporting the Philippines’ Self-Reliant Defense Posture program.

“The meeting concluded with Secretary Teodoro expressing the DND’s interest in enhancing its cooperation with Finland, particularly in conjunction with the Philippines’ Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept in areas relative to defense supply chain management,” Andolong said.

Read more at: https://tribune.net.ph/2025/04/07/gibo-finnish-envoy-discuss-defense-ties

 

[BeNder]

Like I said, it's getting hot

China escalates military drills around Taiwan: not a 'rehearsal' warns commander | Fox News

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[Junglejim]

Like I said, it's getting hot

China escalates military drills around Taiwan: not a 'rehearsal' warns commander | Fox News

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Brawner to PH soldiers: Plan for action in case of Taiwan invasion

MANILA, Philippines — Soldiers in the northern frontier of the country should prepare in case there is an invasion of Taiwan, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner

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Judging by the actions of the country and how it read the room from the economy and positioning itself... they might be on to something

 

[BravoZulu]

Malaysia:
The keel-laying ceremony for the Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) project of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) was officiated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Datuk (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, and witnessed by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, at Istanbul Shipyard, Türkiye, today.

The keel-laying is a significant milestone in the construction of a ship’s main structure. This traditional ceremony in the shipbuilding industry marks the start of assembling the ship’s major blocks in the dock. It follows the steel-cutting ceremony, which was held on December 4, 2024, and signifies the transition from the initial construction phase to the assembly phase.

During the visit of the Malaysian delegation to Türkiye, the Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) meeting was held on April 7, 2025, chaired by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense alongside company representatives. The PMC oversees the management, administration, contract execution, and progress of the LMSB2 construction. During the meeting, the company presented updates on the progress of all three vessels, demonstrating highly impressive advancements in the project.

Based on the current progress, the LMSB2 vessel is expected to be completed and launched by mid-2026, with delivery to the RMN anticipated by the end of 2027.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-new...l-of-first-lms-batch-2-corvette-for-malaysia/

 

[Soldier35]

The Vietnamese Armed Forces have shown footage of the landing of marines on the coast. The exercises involved the use of PT-76B and BTR-60PB light tanks, the landing was carried out from a Project 771 medium landing ship. It is worth noting that it is quite difficult to see this military equipment in excellent, close to new condition these days. Judging by all the videos, the Vietnamese army carefully monitors the condition of its military equipment. The PT-76B light tank used by Vietnam was produced in the USSR from 1959 to 1963. The PT-76B is also in the Russian army, but they are in storage. The PT-76B tank is equipped with a 76.2 mm D-56TS rifled gun. The BTR-60PB was also produced in the USSR from 1960 to 1987. The Vietnamese BTR-60PB is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun and a 7.62 mm machine gun. Russia is also currently using the BTR-60PB.

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[haze99]

Philippines buys from India

Breaking News: India Ships Second BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery to Philippines Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Breaking News: India Ships Second BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery to Philippines Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

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