India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China s PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India s defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China s expanding naval presence in the region.
HMNZS , seen here while it was in the Singapore Strait. The frigate has sustained damage to its hull after a berthing accident, and repair work is ongoing. Te Kaha New Zealand has begun work on its lead Te Kaha (Anzac)-class frigate, HMNZS ,.
A model of the South Korea-developed CIWS-II on display at MADEX 2023. South Korea's defence procurement agency has announced programmes to bolster its navy's ability to intercept ballistic missiles and unmanned vehicles. These include a pro.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has declared full operational capability (FOC) for its fleet of H225M medium-lift helicopters and CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters. A ceremony to mark the milestone was held at the Sembawang Air Base o.
A Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class frigate (topmost), seen here carrying out the first MMCA exercise in the South China Sea on 7 April with (from the front) the US Navy's USS , the JMSDF's JS , and the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS . Mobile A.