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https://lnkd.in/gSe-iZm9 Japanese Air Force Reports Lowest Number Of Air Scrambles In 10 Years Despite China, Russia Tensions Japan’s Defense Ministry has recently revealed that the number of scrambles conducted by its Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets during fiscal year 2023 hit a significant low, marking the lowest count in the past 10 years. Data released on April 19 highlighted that Japanese jets were scrambled 669 times during the fiscal year 2023, which concluded on March 31. This figure...

A contingent of more than 30 military aircraft from Germany, France and Spain will arrive in Japan next month to conduct a series of training exercises with the Air Self-Defense Force, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday, marking these countries’ first-ever trilateral air force deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Aimed at improving tactical skills and promoting mutual understanding, the July 19 aerial maneuvers are part of the two-month, trinational Pacific Skies deployment that will see the German, French and Spanish air forces exercise with regional partners including Japan, India, Australia and the United States. The ASDF’s drills with France will take place on July 19-20 in the airspace around Hyakuri Air Base in Ibaraki Prefecture, while those with both Germany and Spain will be held in the airspace around Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, according to the ministry. Both Germany and Spain will be sending Eurofighter Typhoons, while France will be fielding Rafale jets. They will be accompanied by several transport and aerial refueling aircraft as well as several hundred personnel. The ASDF will deploy F-2 fighters for its maneuvers with France and F-15s for the drills with Spain and Germany. But that’s not all. From July 22-25 the ASDF and the Luftwaffe will hold their first-ever bilateral exercise known as Nippon Skies, in a follow-up to the German air force’s first-ever visit to Japan in 2022. Click here to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/dr-xSyw5

A group of German MPs wrote an appeal to Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, demanding, among other things, that Ukraine receive long-range Taurus missiles. One of the initiators of this appeal is our friend, Bundestag member Markus Faber. Knowing his persistence and determination, I am convinced that the issue of long-range missiles from Germany will move forward. Just as Leopards, Iris-t air defense systems and other important military equipment were pushed through in the past. P.S. Well, there will be many, many more 🚀🧨🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀... of different caliber.

Finland to purchase more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles The Finnish Defence Forces purchases more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles by redeeming the additional purchase option related to the agreement signed in June 2023 when Patria signed an agreement for 91 vehicles with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistic Command. The agreement also included a purchase option up to 70 vehicles of which the Finnish Defence Forces now redeems 40 vehicles. Vehicle deliveries are currently underway. "The purchase is part of the multinational CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) programme which in addition to Finland includes Latvia, Sweden and Germany. During 2023 deliveries commenced also to Sweden and deliveries to Latvia have been underway since 2021. With close and excellent cooperation between the countries and Patria, the programme has proceeded quickly. The joint programme's research and development agreement was signed at the end of 2020 and since the deliveries have already taken place in three countries in three years,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Finland Division. #Finland #army #armouredvehicles #militaryvehicles #extremeconditionsembedded #defenceindustry #defence #defencetechnology #collaboration #military https://lnkd.in/eStaGmtV

On February 20, the Regional Competence Center for Abrams main battle tanks was officially opened at the Military Automotive Works (a subsidiary of the Polish state-owned defence conglomerate PGZ - Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A.) in Poznan, Poland. The new Regional Competence Center for Abrams tanks is a joint initiative of Military Automotive Works and American defence giant General Dynamics Land Systems, the manufacturer of the Abrams tanks. The first step towards the establishment of this facility was made in June last year. At that time, PGZ and GDLS signed a Teaming Agreement aimed at establishing an industry capability to maintain and service Abrams main battle tanks, which will be operated by the Polish Armed Forces. According to PGZ, the Regional Competence Center will be capable of conducting service, maintenance, and support of the Polish Land Forces’ fleet of Abrams tanks. In addition, services offered by the center will be available to the U.S. Army deployed in Poland and other European countries, PGZ said. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dWaChecu #Poland #PGZ #GDLS #WZM #Abrams #tank #MBT #defence #industry #cooperation #armedforces #landforces #NATO #easternflank

Russia's Su-57 and China's J-20: Stealth Fighters Built to Fight America The F-22 is no longer the only fifth-generation stealth fighter in the skies. Russia’s Su-57 and China’s Chengdu J-20 are currently in service, posing direct threats to America’s once-stealth fighter advantage. The U.S. military benefited from having air superiority over its adversaries for decades. Introducing the world’s first fifth-generation stealth...

The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic has stared negotiations on potential acquisition of the multi-mission Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The decision to start negotiating towards possible purchase the C-390 was based on a market assessment and analysis prepared by Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defense, which identified the C-390 as the most

The US has agreed to sell Taiwan a $500 million tracking system for its F-16 fighter jets.
 Taiwan plans to use the system to help identify long-range targets.
 China has been increasing military activities near the island, which it views as its own. The US has signed off on a $500 million arms deal with Taiwan in a move that could further stoke tensions with China. The Pentagon informed Congress of the sale of an F-16 infrared search and track system to Taiwan following approval from the US State Department Wednesday. It's the 11th arms deal between the countries since Joe Biden became president in 2021. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the US had agreed to a deal over the tracking system, which it said would help it defend the volatile Taiwan Strait. China regards Taiwan as part of its territory.

The South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has showcased the capabilities of its K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The demonstration, conducted at the military training range near Galați, highlighted the mobility and firepower of the K2 Black Panther tank. According to local media reports, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire new main battle tanks for up to six battalions, totaling more than 300 tanks. Bucharest is seeking new vehicles to replace the aging TR-85 and T-55 tanks. Hyundai Rotem’s proposal includes the transfer of technology and collaboration with the local industry. This cooperation could involve the partial participation of the Romanian defence industry in the production, maintenance, and lifecycle service of the tanks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtMS3CAQ #K2 #BlackPanther #MBT #tank #Romania #HyundaiRotem #defence #industry #military #armedforces #landsystems

Japan's Cabinet OKs record $56 billion defense budget for 2024 to accelerate strike capability Japan’s defense spending will surge more than 16% next year under a record military budget approved Friday by the Cabinet that will accelerate deployment of long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea. It also will further fortify the military with F-35 stealth combat jets and other American weapons as Japanese troops increasingly work with.......