Arms Sales

TAI Kaan fighter

Indonesia May Join Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Program

Turkey’s Kaan fighter could be well on its way to becoming a collaborative project.

A Turkish Army TAI T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter

Turkish T129 ATAK Helicopters Would Boost the Somali Air Force

The T129 ATAK is an all-weather multirole twin-engine attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon in flight

Philippines Receives Green Light to Purchase U.S. F-16 Fighters

The Philippines’ potential procurement of the F-16 will elevate its ability to defend against threats.

Has Russia’s War in Ukraine Killed the Su-75 Checkmate?

Until the Su-75 reaches operational capacity, it is hard to say whether it is more than a fantasy.

Israeli defense system against short range artillery rockets Iron Dome air defense system

Israel’s Rafael Defense Firm Saw Record Sales in 2024

Rafael designs a vast array of high-tech defense systems, including air defense systems and missiles to tank protection systems.

A Mogami-class frigate at sea.

Japan Wants to Sell Its Mogami-class Frigate to Australia

The first frigate is slated for delivery to the RAN in 2029; it will enter service the following year.

French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter jet from Saint Dizier Airbase in flight over Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

France’s Rafale Is Soaring in Popularity

The Rafale’s combat record and advanced capabilities have helped France become the world’s second-largest arms exporter.

Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 trainer aircraft are seen on a tarmac.

Irish Air Corps Purchasing Its First Fighter Jets in 50 Years

A reliance on a foreign power has left Ireland one of the most vulnerable countries in Europe.

A Su-57 Felon performs a demonstration flight.

India Has a Choice: Russia’s Su-57 or America’s F-35 Fighter?

The Su-57’s top speed of Mach 2.0 is noticeably faster than the F-35, but it is not as stealthy.

The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Kochav is an Israeli medium-size, multi-payload, medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

IDEX 2025 Was a Big Success for Israel, Russia, and China

The presence of Israeli defense firms at IDEX would have been unthinkable just years ago, but it is now a reality. Last week, The National Interest reported on day 1 of IDEX...

Donald Trump and Narendra Modi hold hands during an event.

Will Trump and Modi Transform U.S.-India Military Relations?

India’s government is maintaining a delicate balance between the United States and Russia.

Demonstration of the latest Russian SU-57 fighterof the international aerospace salon MAKS-2021.

Algeria to Become Launch Export Customer for Su-57 ‘Felon’

Algiers’ Su-57 acquisition makes sense, considering the Algerian Air Force frequently uses Russian aerial platforms.