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https://news.usni.org/2025/12/24/china-wants-nine-aircraft-carriers-by-2035-says-new-pentagon-report

 

[Redav]

A sub made of clay?

North Korea Discloses Ongoing Construction of an 8,700-Ton Nuclear-Powered Strategic Submarine

North Korea showed an 8,700-ton “nuclear” missile submarine hull, a potential shift toward a more survivable sea-based deterrent.

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[Mike1976]

A sub made of clay?

North Korea Discloses Ongoing Construction of an 8,700-Ton Nuclear-Powered Strategic Submarine

North Korea showed an 8,700-ton “nuclear” missile submarine hull, a potential shift toward a more survivable sea-based deterrent.

www.armyrecognition.com

Given their inability to produce a half reliable artillery barrel or shell I'd be very concerned of this thing being a floating Chernobyl ...

 

[Mike1976]

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet to gain full air-to-ground strike capability by 2027

South Korea confirms KF-21 Boramae fighter jet will gain full air-to-ground combat capability by 2027, accelerating the fighter’s operational timeline.

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[Mike1976]

Japan’s Improved Land-Based Type 12 Missile Completes U.S. Tests for Extended Naval Deterrence

Japan confirms long-range Improved Type 12 missile after U.S. tests, expanding coastal strike reach and reshaping naval deterrence in East Asia.

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[Mike1976]

HD Hyundai of South Korea wins Philippine Navy contract to deliver two new frigates

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries wins contract to deliver two next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy by 2029.

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[Mike1976]

Philippines chooses to upgrade FA-50PH light combat aircraft as regional security pressure grows

KAI signs a US$64 million contract to upgrade Philippine FA-50PH jets, extending air combat capability through 2029.

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[Mike1976]

Israel's IAI Confirms Barak MX Air Defense Missile System Contract for Royal Thai Air Force

Israel's IAI confirms export of Barak MX air defense missile system to Thailand, giving the Royal Thai Air Force a new medium-range missile defense capability.

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[haze99]

North Korea

Inside the Missile Rollout: North Korea’s Assembly Line Stuns Military Experts

New images from a North Korean missile plant show far more than expected, and they weren’t meant for outside eyes.

indiandefencereview.com

 

[haze99]

North Korea

North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles

According to **Reuters**, North Korea test-fired hypersonic missiles on Sunday, with state media KCNA saying the launch was intended to gauge the country’s “military operational capability regarding war deterrence.” The report said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, underscoring...

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[Mike1976]

Philippines invites Japan to build five new Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessels for Coast Guard

The Philippines opened bidding for five 97-meter MRRVs Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessels for the Coast Guard under the JICA-funded MSCIP Phase III program.

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[Mike1976]

Türkiye’s Baykar TB3 Drone Offer to Japan Points to Emerging Drone Carrier Concepts in the Pacific

Türkiye’s offer of Bayraktar TB3 drones to Japan points to a potential new approach to drone carrier operations in the Pacific.

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[Mike1976]

Philippines requests KF-21 fighter jet delivery from South Korea between 2027 and 2029

The Philippines seeks KF-21 Boramae deliveries from 2027 to 2029, aligning fighter acquisition with Horizon 3 planning and FA-50PH production timelines.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Buy from Temu, get Temu performance.

Thai Army reviews Chinese VT-4 tank reliability after issues during Cambodia border clashes

Thai Army reviews Chinese VT 4 tank reliability after videos show barrel ruptures and engine issues during operations near Cambodia.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Philippine Army orders thousands of DSAR-15 5.56mm carbines from South Korea in new contract

Philippine Army awards Php752M contract to Dasan Machineries for 15,626 DSAR-15 5.56mm carbines under MEAB procurement.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Malaysia confirms order of second Turkish-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship

Malaysia confirms a second Turkish-built MPMS order, boosting maritime enforcement and defense ties with Türkiye.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Taiwan Navy Kang Ding frigate enters dry dock for major missile upgrade

Taiwan’s Kang Ding frigate enters Kaohsiung dry dock as part of a NT$43B program upgrading missiles, radars, and combat systems through 2030.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Taiwan and U.S. Begin Joint 155mm Artillery Ammunition Production to Secure Wartime Supply

Taiwan and the U.S. confirm joint 155mm artillery ammo production, boosting defense sustainability and resilience in a high-intensity conflict scenario.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Elbit Systems Secures $275M to Supply Helicopter Self-Protection Suite to an Asia-Pacific Country

Elbit Systems secures a $275M deal to supply helicopter self-protection and DIRCM systems to an Asia-Pacific military customer.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Mike1976]

Malaysia may seek South Korea's KF-21 fighter as F/A-18 Hornet delays threaten Air Force

Malaysia has begun exploratory talks with KAI on the KF-21 fighter following ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets delays and scheduled Hornet and Su-30MKM retirements.

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