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European Defence Giants Sign Agreement to Establish MGCS Project Company for Next-Gen Tank Development | On January 23, 2025, @thalesgroup , KNDS Deutschland, @KNDS_France , and @RheinmetallAG Landsysteme signed a shareholder agreement in Paris for the establishment of the MGCS Project Company GmbH. This initiative aims to develop the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), intended to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc tanks by 2040.

🇵🇰🇸🇦Pakistan Air Force Joins "Spears of Victory-2025" Exercise in Saudi Arabia | A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent, featuring JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the “Spears of Victory-2025” multinational aerial combat exercise. This event includes air forces from the U.S., UK, France, Greece, UAE, and Bahrain, focusing on enhancing interoperability and addressing modern aerial defense challenges. The PAF showcased its long-range capabilities by completing a non-stop flight from Pakistan with in-flight refueling. This marks the fifth iteration of the exercise, organized by the Royal Saudi Air Force.

🇷🇺🚁🇺🇬Russian made Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter of the Ugandan Air Force | A Russian-made Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter operated by the Ugandan Air Force. As of January 2025, Uganda operates two Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters. The Ugandan Air Force had initially acquired three Mi-28s in June 2022, but one was lost in a crash in January 2024. There are indications that Uganda may have plans to acquire additional units, but the current operational fleet consists of two helicopters.

🚨 AMAN EXERCISE: EXPLAINED 🚨 What is the AMAN Exercise? 🤔 It’s a biennial multinational maritime drill hosted by the Pakistan Navy since 2007. 🌊 This exercise brings together navies from around the world to promote peace, enhance regional stability, and foster international maritime cooperation. ⚓ Stay tuned as we take a deep dive into everything you need to know about this prestigious event! 🌍 Pakistan Navy National Institute of Maritime Affairs - NIMA

🇨🇳China Launches New Test Satellite via Long March-3B Rocket | On January 23, 2025, China successfully launched a new test satellite using a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This satellite is designed to enhance communications, radio, TV, and data transmission services. Notably, this launch marked the 558th mission of the Long March series of carrier rockets

🇬🇧EPAWSS-equipped F-15E Strike Eagles arrive in the UK | The first pair of F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) arrived at RAF Lakenheath, UK, on January 16, 2025. This marks a significant enhancement in the U.S. Air Force’s electronic warfare capabilities, allowing improved threat detection and response. Both jets have been assigned to the 494th and 492nd Fighter Squadrons, enhancing their operational effectiveness in contested environments.

🇵🇰Pakistan Navy to Host AMAN Exercise 2025 | The Pakistan Navy is set to conduct its biannual AMAN Exercise 2025 from February 7 to 11. This year, the highlight of the event will be the AMAN Dialogue 2025, where global maritime leaders, practitioners, academics, and industry experts will convene to discuss strategies for addressing shared challenges in the maritime domain. The theme for this year’s dialogue is “Secure Seas – Prosperous Future.” The event, co-hosted by the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), will see participation from senior leadership of global navies, coast guards, and defense forces, as well as prominent maritime security experts, academics, and media representatives.

🇰🇵North Korean 122mm MLRS | North Korea’s 122mm Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MLRS) have recently been spotted in Russia, reportedly camouflaged as civilian trucks in the Kursk region. These systems, likely derived from the Soviet-era BM-21 Grad, utilize R-122 rockets and have been supplied to #Russia amidst ongoing military support for its operations in #Ukraine

🇪🇪HIMARS rocket launchers to arrive in Estonia by mid-2025 | LockheedMartin has delivered six M142 HIMARS rocket systems to Estonia, with the official handover taking place on January 22, 2025. These systems are expected to arrive in Estonia by spring 2025 and will be operational by early summer. This $200 million procurement, one of Estonia’s largest defense projects, includes various missiles and logistical support, enhancing Estonia’s long-range precision strike capabilities amid regional security concerns

Lockheed wins contract for F-22 infrared sensor upgrade | Lockheed Martin has secured a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with advanced infrared defensive sensors, known as the Infrared Defensive System (IRDS). This system will enhance the aircraft’s survivability and combat effectiveness through the integration of TacIRST sensors, enabling improved detection and countermeasures against threats.