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3 September

Japan Explores Underwater-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Japan is on the hunt for a new class of hypersonic guided missiles that can be launched from platforms operating beneath the sea.

3 September

Taiwan's Cheetah 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwanese Army Budgets $1.7B for Locally Built ‘Cheetah’ Armored Vehicles

The Republic of China Army has allocated $1.7 billion in its 2027 defense budget to procure 178 domestically produced Cheetah 105mm wheeled armored vehicles.

3 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

From Sea to Sky: Japan Turns Anti-Ship Missile Into Supersonic Aerial Interceptor

Japan is converting one of its anti-ship missiles into an air-to-air munition that can travel ultra long ranges, transforming it from a naval asset into a supersonic aerial interceptor.

3 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Indonesia Probes Claims Eight Citizens Joined Russian Military

Indonesia is investigating claims that eight of its citizens were recruited into the Russian military for deployment in Ukraine.

3 September

Giulia Bernacchi

NEC, Mitsubishi Target Data, AI Sovereignty in Defense Deal

NEC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen Japan’s defense sector.

3 September

Rendering of the Republic of Korea Navy's future Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX)

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Selects GE Aerospace Engines to Power KDDX Destroyers

South Korea has selected GE Aerospace to supply 12 LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines for its upcoming six-unit fleet of next-generation KDDX destroyers.

2 September

Christine Casimiro

Spain Orders South Korean K9 Howitzers, Marking Western Europe Entry

Spain’s Indra Sistemas has signed a contract with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to procure K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking the K9’s entry into Western Europe.

1 September

(L-R) HMA Ships Cape Spencer and Cape Hawke berthed at HMAS Cairns prior to their dual commissioning ceremony in Queensland. *** Local Caption *** On Thursday 27 Aug 2026, Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats (eCCPB) Spencer and Hawke were Commissioned into service in a ceremony at HMAS Cairns, Queensland. HMAS Spencer and Hawke will now operate as His Majestys Australian Ships (HMAS). Together with the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (ACOPV), they will play a key role in Navys contribution to helping patrol and secure Australias maritime borders.

Rojoef Manuel

Final Australian Navy Evolved Cape Patrol Boats Enter Service

The Royal Australian Navy has admitted its final Evolved Cape-class systems into service, completing the 12-patrol vessel program signed in 2020.

1 September

Rojoef Manuel

Indian Navy Accepts First Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel From L&T

Larsen & Toubro has delivered the Indian Navy’s first domestically built Multi-Purpose Vessel, the INS Samarthak, at the shipbuilder’s center in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.

1 September