In a show of strategic cooperation amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. military conducted a joint counter-landing exercise. The exercise, part of the Balikatan maneuvers, focused on defending the Philippine coastline against potential threats, particularly in light of recent maritime disputes with China. During […] The post Philippines, USA conduct coastal defense drills amid China tensions first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S. Navy has deployed its cutting-edge containerized missile launcher to Bornholm, Denmark, for training purposes. The containerized missile launcher, recognized as the MK70 Payload Delivery System, was showcased during a rehearsal exercise in Bornholm after its arrival aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Bornholm Airport on May 5. Clarifying the […] The post US Navy deploys containerized missile launcher to Denmark first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara Sistemas, in its continued commitment to the Spain Marine Corps and the nation’s defense, has recently delivered three updated Piranha IIIC armored vehicles. These new vehicles are part of the ongoing half-life maintenance program, known as F10, aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of the Marine Corps’ […] The post Spain Marine Corps receives updated Piranha IIIC armored vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A legislative proposal presented by the U.S. Navy could pave the way for the acquisition of foreign, used vessels to enhance sealift capabilities, offering a cost-effective solution to bolster readiness, according to the Inside Defense. The proposal, discussed by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti during a recent House Armed Services Committee Navy budget […] The post US Navy looks to buy foreign, used ships first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) achieved a significant milestone on March 19, 2024, completing its 250,000th successful arrested landing. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brandon Miller, operations officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, made the historic landing aboard an F/A-18F Super Hornet during routine operations in the South China Sea. The accomplishment […] The post USS Theodore Roosevelt marks 250,000th arrested landing milestone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The US military has conducted sea trials of the innovative ‘Manta Ray’ drone. The prototype of the Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), developed by Northrop Grumman, underwent comprehensive testing off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024. During the testing phase, the Manta Ray demonstrated exceptional hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations […] The post US military tests new fish-shaped underwater drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S. Marine Corps is poised to enhance its air defense capabilities with the adoption of the new interceptor system with SpyHunter missiles. Inside Defense recently reported the service’s intention to elevate procurement spending on air defense systems in fiscal year 2025, earmarking $111 million for the Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program. The MRIC, […] The post US Marines move closer to getting new air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Oshkosh Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has announced that it was awarded an additional delivery order valued at $40 million for the procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) to be used in the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System. Developed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps, ROGUE-Fires represents a significant […] The post Oshkosh secures $40M contract for unmanned missile launchers 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

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