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[Mike1976]

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Cleared to Enter Frontline Service After Completing Flight Tests

South Korea completes KF-21 Boramae flight testing, clearing its first homegrown fighter for production and frontline service.

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[Mike1976]

Philippine Navy’s first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel departs South Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel has departed South Korea for delivery to the Philippines under the Horizon 2 program

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[Mike1976]

Indonesia starts sea trials of KRI Prabu Siliwangi offshore patrol vessel in Italy

KRI Prabu Siliwangi completed a first sea trial in Italy on January 8, 2026, beginning crew integration and system verification ahead of deployment to Indonesia

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[Mike1976]

Japan Reveals New Anti-Ship Missile Using Rolling Terminal Maneuvers to Defeat Naval Close-In Defenses

Japan reveals a new coastal anti-ship missile using rolling terminal maneuvers to defeat naval defenses and strengthen sea denial.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. approves $2.3B P-8A Poseidon sale to replace Singapore’s maritime patrol fleet

U.S. approves a $2.316B Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A aircraft, MK 54 torpedoes, and mission systems.

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[Mike1976]

Taiwan Discloses Procurement Quantities of ALTIUS 700M and 600ISR Drones for Asymmetric Defense

Taiwan confirms plans to buy over 2,000 ALTIUS drones, signaling a major shift toward asymmetric, drone-centric defense planning.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea deploys Hyunmoo-V bunker-buster ballistic missile to deter North Korea

South Korea has begun operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-V ballistic missile, confirming active service status and integration into conventional deterrence

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[Mike1976]

Indonesia Secures Arrowhead 140 Frigate Design Licences Under £4 Billion Deal with UK

Indonesia and the UK advance a £4 billion maritime partnership with new Arrowhead 140 frigate design licences.

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[Mike1976]

Taiwan Navy Begins Dive Tests of Hai Kun First Indigenous Attack Submarine

Taiwan’s Hai Kun submarine begins its first dive tests, pushing the Indigenous Defense Submarine program toward mid-2026 delivery.

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[Mike1976]

Philippines Accepts 5 Polish-Built S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters to Boost Combat Lift

Five Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk helicopters enter Philippine Air Force service, boosting combat lift capacity and deepening Poland-Philippines defense ties.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Extreme Cold Training to Prepare for Arctic Warfare

U.S. and Japanese forces train for extreme winter warfare in Hokkaido during Exercise North Wind 26, strengthening deterrence and cold-weather readiness.

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[Mike1976]

Indonesia Takes Delivery of First Rafale Jets Heralding New Era of Air Power in Southeast Asia

Indonesia has received its first Rafale fighter jets from France, launching a 42 aircraft program to modernize its air force and strengthen defense ties.

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[Mike1976]

Malaysia's first Maharaja Lela littoral combat ship starts sea trials after years of delays

Malaysia’s first Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship began sea trials on January 20, 2026, marking the start of open-water testing for the Malaysian Navy

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[Mike1976]

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Bangladesh Signs China Deal to Locally Produce Military Aerial Drones With Full Tech Transfer

Bangladesh Air Force secures Chinese tech transfer to manufacture military aerial drones and UAVs locally, boosting autonomy and drone readiness.

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[Mike1976]

Singapore Orders Terrex S5 8x8 IFVs as Army’s Next-Generation Infantry Combat Vehicle

Singapore awards ST Engineering a contract for Terrex s5 based IFVs, reinforcing domestic land warfare modernization and digital integration.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea to modernize F-15K Slam Eagle strike fighters following $2.8B contract with Boeing

South Korea begins a $2.81 billion Boeing-led F-15K Slam Eagle modernization under a U.S. Air Force FMS contract extending service into the 2040s.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Completes Final M1A2T Abrams Tank Production for Taiwan Closing 108 Vehicle Program

U.S. production of Taiwan’s final M1A2T Abrams tanks is complete closing a 108 vehicle program central to restoring heavy armor.

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[Mike1976]

Singapore Air Force Starts Receiving Used C-130H Hercules Tactical Transport Aircraft

Singapore Acquires Second-Hand C-130H Hercules Military Transport Aircraft to Sustain Airlift Fleet

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[Mike1976]

Singapore Validates Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming as Airbus H225M Helicopter Integrates Flexrotor Drone

First live flight validates Singapore’s H225M helicopter teaming with Airbus Flexrotor drone under full crew control.

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[Mike1976]

Singapore Certifies World-First Automatic Air Refueling on Airbus A330 Aircraft Tanker

Singapore becomes the first nation to certify automatic air-to-air refuelling on the Airbus A330 tanker aircraft.

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