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Can the 15th Five-Year Plan Fix the People’s Liberation Army’s Procurement Bottlenecks?
China has released its 15th Five-Year Plan aimed at modernizing the People's Liberation Army by 2049 and achieving full operational efficiency and technical autonomy before 2035. The plan aligns with ...
Rafale Goes Indigenous: 'First Outside-France Build With Major India Localisation' Says Defence Secretary Rajesh K Singh
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for local manufacture. This marks a significant milestone in India's military modernisation, as it is the fi...
Drone warfare requires new age of battlefield medicine
The article emphasizes the necessity for immediate modernization in training, equipment, and support systems aimed at medical personnel to handle casualties resulting from drone warfare. The emphasis ...
Russia upgrades artillery plant with European machinery
Russian Plant No. 9 has expanded its production of artillery barrels and tank guns following the acquisition of European industrial machinery. The information was sourced from a Ukrainian defense outl...
From afterthought to asset: How NATO allies are reimagining their reserve forces
NATO countries are increasingly recognizing the strategic advantages of utilizing reserve forces. These benefits include expanding military mass, acquiring specialized skills not easily found within a...
DAC Clears Path For SCALP Missiles To Bolster IAF's Strike Arsenal
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of French-made SCALP cruise missiles for the Indian Air Force. The deal is expecte...
Three firms move ahead in Army’s future-of-flight-training helicopter training takeover
The U.S. Army is advancing into Phase III of its 'Flight School Next' helicopter training initiative despite concerns from Congress. Three companies are moving ahead in this phase....
The U.S. Navy Is Now Down Another Flattop ‘Assault Ship’ (Or Mini Aircraft Carrier)
The U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is undergoing a significant modernization and maintenance overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, set to begin in June 2026 with an estimated c...
Zapryanov: New Weapon Patterns Within NATO Standards Are Being Introduced into the Bulgarian Army
According to a statement from Zapryanov, new weaponry following NATO standards is being introduced into Bulgaria's military forces. This news highlights progress towards aligning Bulgarian defense cap...