April 2025

Shield Armored Vehicles has introduced its newest armored personnel carrier, the Predator B6. The announcement was made as the company rolled out the first vehicle of what it says will be a trio of new APC models planned for delivery in 2025. In a statement, Abd Elmajeed Nasser, Head of...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is confronting operational challenges with its fleet of six C-130R transport aircraft, as reported by Nippon Television Network (NTV). These aircraft, primarily used to supply remote island bases such as Iwo Jima and Minamitorishima, have experienced periods where none were operational due to maintenance...

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, German-made Gepard anti-aircraft systems—once written off and decommissioned—have become a frontline staple in the country’s defense against persistent Russian aerial threats. According to an internal report from the Bundeswehr obtained by Spiegel, while modern systems like the IRIS-T and Panzerhaubitze 2000...

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned lawmakers this week that North Korea’s expanding arms support to Russia presents a growing threat to regional stability, as Moscow reportedly repays Pyongyang with critical air defense systems. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Paparo said North Korea has sent...

Images circulating on Russian-language defense forums and social media have revealed two newly manufactured Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter jets during what appears to be a transfer flight to an operational airbase. The aircraft, marked “Red 25” and “Red 26,” were photographed in transit and are believed to be fresh additions...