North Korea has conducted its first drills on nuclear counterattacks, simulating the management system of a “nuclear launch button” under the guidance of leader Kim Jong Un. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the commencement of these exercises. Kim Jong Un observed the simulated drills, which involved military maneuvers positioning for nuclear counterattacks […] The post North Korea conducts simulated nuclear launch first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

On the evening of the 20th, two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, SH-60Ks, went missing while conducting training approximately 280 kilometers east of Torishima in the Izu Islands. Flight recorders were found in close proximity, leading the Ministry of Defense to conclude that both helicopters had crashed. There are suspicions of a mid-air collision. A […] The post 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Amidst Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu’s visit to the Omsk Tank Plant (Omsktransmash), it has been revealed that full-scale production of GTD-1250 gas turbine engines for the T-80BVM tank has been resumed at the Russian engineering plant “Kaluzhsky Engine” (Kaluga). The T-80BVM represents a modern iteration of the Soviet-era T-80B tank, entering service in 2017 and […] The post Russia resumes production of engines for T-80BVM tanks first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

According to classified papers cited by The Washington Post, the WZ-8 drone, capable of flying at speeds three times faster than the speed of sound and at an altitude of 30 kilometers inaccessible to air defense systems, could significantly enhance China’s intelligence-gathering capabilities. Satellite images obtained by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) reportedly show two […] The post Leaked files: China deploys WZ-8 spy drones to fly over Taiwan first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

India delivered the first batch of BrahMos cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19. This delivery comes two years after the signing of a $375 million deal between the two nations. The export of ground launcher systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, along with the missiles themselves, commenced last month. This historic […] The post India delivers first BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

U.S. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron 2, under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, has initiated the assembly of 2nd MAW’s inaugural MQ-9A Reaper. The Marine Corps said in a release that led by Lt. Col. Michael Donlin, VMUT-2 is transitioning to become the MQ-9A Fleet Replacement Squadron, tasked with training Marine Corps’ MQ-9A pilots […] The post US Marines receive new MQ-9A Reaper drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

India successfully conducted a test flight of a domestically developed Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha on April 18. Conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, the test showcased the missile’s capability for very low altitude sea-skimming flight, marking a crucial advancement in India’s indigenous […] The post India conducts test flight of locally developed cruise missile first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) revealed details of the operation that led to the successful interception of a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, which launched Kh-22 missiles toward Ukraine. In a joint operation with the Air Force, Ukrainian forces shot down one of the Tu-22M3 bombers engaged in a missile attack on Ukraine during the night of […] The post Ukraine provides details of operation to down Tu-22M3 bomber first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Xian H-6 bomber. The WZ-8 is reportedly designed to operate at speeds three times faster than sound, soaring at an altitude of 30 kilometers. Primarily intended for strategic aerial reconnaissance missions across Southeast Asia, […] The post Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype. As noted by the company, Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and survivable tank ever operated by the British Army. Equipped with cutting-edge armor and formidable firepower, the Challenger 3 represents a significant leap in technological prowess, […] The post Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more