DefenceTalk“The Evolving Military Balance in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia” describes the strategy, force deployments, and the military balance in potential current and future scenarios involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the United States. The analysis in these volumes shows how tensions between the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-evolving-military-balance-in-the-korean-peninsula-and-northeast-asia-48254/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy has deployed the MK18 Mod 2 Kingfish underwater unmanned vehicle for operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, following more than 30 sorties over 15 days of mock deployment testing in the Gulf of Mexico, the Navy announced June 20. Kingfish is an autonomous underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV) used by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mk18-kingfish-uuv-deployed-to-5th-fleet-48261/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the State of Israel’s first C-130J Super Hercules airlifter during a ceremony today at its Aeronautics Company’s production facility here. This is first of three C-130Js currently on order for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which has operated legacy C-130s since 1971. The IAF has bestowed the nickname “Shimshon” on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-receives-first-c-130j-super-hercules-shimshon-48251/

DefenceTalkThe 50th Paris Air Show this year offered some anniversary surprises, however more or less expected, starting with the large Russian defence industry exposure. While almost hiding out in the static display area, the newly upgraded Russian jet fighter Sukhoi Su-35s stole the thunder several times from other aircraft in the skies. Its high manoeuvrability […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-50th-paris-air-show-manages-a-few-surprises-for-the-defence-industry-48241/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force (USAF) has awarded Accenture Federal Services a two-year, $42.2 million contract to continue work on improving the Air Force financial management system. The contract supports the second phase of continued development activities for the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), the Air Force’s principal financial transformation initiative. DEAMS integrates data […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-awards-accenture-contract-for-financial-management-system-improvements-48239/

DefenceTalkThe Type 23 frigate is the first Royal Navy ship to be fitted with Artisan – a 3D radar 5 times better than the old version it replaces. Iron Duke left Portsmouth yesterday, Sunday 23 June, to begin an intensive period of sea trials. As part of a £100 million programme, Artisan (advanced radar, target […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iron-duke-back-at-sea-after-major-upgrade-48237/

DefenceTalkThe first Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Navy carrier variant (CV) aircraft, CF-6, arrived at Strike Fighter Squadron 101 located at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., on Saturday. The jet is the Navy’s first 5th generation F-35 production aircraft. Strike Fighter Squadron 101 will serve as the F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, training both pilots and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-lockheed-martin-f-35c-reports-to-the-navy-48235/

DefenceTalkGrowing demand supported by strong intent and investment capability is expanding the market for military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Middle East. The region is already considered a lucrative market for defence. UAV development efforts by some Middle East nations coupled with imports from the U.S. will strongly bolster market expansion. Currently, the U.S. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/middle-east-military-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-market-grows-significantly-48233/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Defense Ministry is considering two possible designs for a replacement for the obsolete Antonov An-26 military transport aircraft, a senior ministry official said on Monday. The ministry is considering development of a light military transport plane based on the Antonov An-140 turboprop airliner made by Aviakor in Samara, or the rival Ilyushin Il-112V […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-defense-ministry-mulls-an-26-cargo-plane-replacement-48230/

DefenceTalkSoldiers with 2nd Platoon, 49th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Company, attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supported the Afghan National Army’s EOD team from the 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, with running a counter improvised explosive device lane for the 4th Kandak Route Clearance Company, June 20, at Camp […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eod-supports-afghan-armys-counter-ied-training-48246/