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NIPP Introduction The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), released earlier this January, includes several positive features. It emphasizes strengthening national… Source link
The second day of the Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space conference has passed at scenic National Harbor in Maryland. Today, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Navy reporter Diana Stancy discuss new details of the Trump-class battleship, sub delays and the keynote to watch on day three. Breaking Defense will be back with wrap-up videos every day after the show, in addition to our full-court press show coverage. Source link
South Korean Hyunmoo-2A Ballistic MissileIndia is turning to South Korea for advanced missile systems and defence technologies following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The discussions took place on Monday at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.The two leaders explored opportunities in various anti-aircraft missile systems and other military hardware. Key focuses included co-development, technology transfer, and joint designing of next-generation defence systems.They also agreed to explore establishing a Korea-India Defence Accelerator. This initiative aims to bolster defence start-ups, reflecting New Delhi and Seoul’s commitment to deepening strategic and commercial ties.President Lee Jae-myung’s visit…
Michael Scanlon, Air Force Times “In consultation with [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth], we will EXTEND the A-10 ‘Warthog’ platform to 2030,” Meink wrote Source link
WASHINGTON — The Air Force now plans to buy a total of 267 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets in the coming years, more than doubling previous projections of the fleet, amid a massive surge in military spending under the Trump administration. The Air Force’s fiscal 2027 budget, publicly revealed at the Pentagon today, is seeking 24 F-15EXs, a service spokesperson told Breaking Defense. But in the years to come, the Air Force plans to buy dozens more copies of the Boeing-made fighter to build out F-15EX units and “begin to recapitalize the aging F-15E fleet,” the spokesperson said. Previously, the…
L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the engineering giant Larsen & Toubro, has formalised a Master Supply Agreement with Newen Systems, reported ETEdge.This partnership focuses on the design, development, qualification, and supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) based power modules specifically for renewable energy inverter applications.By combining their expertise, the firms aim to assist India in driving a global energy transition while positioning the nation as a comprehensive, full-stack provider of power electronics solutions.The collaboration extends its impact beyond traditional renewables, aiming to power modern data centres and the development of AI models through current and future direct…
LaGrone, USNI N. The builder of the Navy’s long-awaited next-generation carrier fighter will be picked in the summer Source link
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The US Navy expects to spend roughly $46 billion over the next five years to design and develop the Trump-class battleship, with construction planned to begin in fiscal 2028, service officials announced today. The Navy is requesting approximately $1 billion in advance procurement in FY27 for the Trump-class battleship that President Donald Trump announced in December. Additionally, the Navy is seeking $837 million in research and development funds in FY27 for the new ship, which Trump said at its announcement will feature hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns and high-powered, laser-based weaponry. As the service eyes a…
Japan has proposed supplying and co-producing its advanced Mogami-class stealth frigates with India, marking a significant step in Tokyo’s efforts to deepen defence ties with New Delhi, reported Times Now.The offer includes the transfer of design and construction rights, enabling the frigates to be built in Indian shipyards with Japanese support in providing certain materials.This move represents a notable first in Japan’s willingness to share one of its premier weapon systems with India, reflecting the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.The Mogami-class frigates, which only entered service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force in 2022, are modern warships of…
Carter Johnston, Naval News An urgent requirement for JDAM LR comes amid the depletion of various long-range strike capabilities currently fielded by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Source link