Defense Forum at DefenceTalk.com Global Defense forum, discuss topics on air force, army, navy, missiles and global military news updates in internet's most professional defence forum. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:35:21 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:35:21 +0000 Defence Forum & Military Photos - DefenceTalk https://www.defencetalk.com/military/ Middle East Defence & Security Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:15:02 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/middle-east-defence-security.13210/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/middle-east-defence-security.13210/ invalid@example.com (MaenZ) MaenZ It's funny to call this a crisis because we have always been at war.

Anyway, Does you have any strategic insight to share about the growing ISIL threat in the region?

I'm particularly interested with Jordanian defense capability against the group. As voices inside Jordan claim that ISIL cannot possibly break into Jordanian defenses. However outside neutral sources claim that Jordan cannot handle ISIL on it's own.

Jordan is claimed to be the best trained Arab fighting force on the...

Middle East Defence & Security]]> 1942 ADF General discussion thread Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:44:17 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/adf-general-discussion-thread.11750/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/adf-general-discussion-thread.11750/ invalid@example.com (Todjaeger) Todjaeger With the recent release of the interim ADF Posture Review, it was IMO rightly suggested that a general ADF discussion thread should be created. Having looked at some of the recommendations and how some appear to be tri-service in nature, it seemed like a non-service specific thread would be good.

Having done a quick read through, a few things do jump out at me.

One of the first was the suggestion...

ADF General discussion thread]]> 3967 Australian Army Discussions and Updates Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:37:34 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/australian-army-discussions-and-updates.5526/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/australian-army-discussions-and-updates.5526/ invalid@example.com (mickk) mickk James Button, London
November 24, 2006



HE REMEMBERS every detail: a massive explosion in the helicopter, a smell of cordite, bullets ricocheting off the walls, his door gunner trying to get a shot at their attackers, and his co-pilot noticing blood pooling in his lap and realising he had been shot through the chest.

"He was amazing," Scott Watkins says of his co-pilot that day in Iraq, Keith Reesby, whose heart escaped a bullet by two...

Australian Army Discussions and Updates]]> 12207 Russia - General Discussion. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:35:33 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/russia-general-discussion.14791/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/russia-general-discussion.14791/ invalid@example.com (Feanor) Feanor I think this pair of articles by Pukhov make an excellent point regarding the current deterioration of relations between Russia and the west, Russia and NATO, and Russia and the US. I think that essentially Pukhov is correct in thinking that whoever replaces Putin is going to be no softer or more amenable to the West. In fact a number of people in the current government have significantly stronger anti-western sentiment, and that there is a good chance that Putin will be remembered as a...

Russia - General Discussion.]]> 2964 Russian Navy Discussions and Updates Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:52:19 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/russian-navy-discussions-and-updates.8178/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/russian-navy-discussions-and-updates.8178/ invalid@example.com (Spacearrow99) Spacearrow99 The main Russian surface fleet project for the next decade will be Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov.

Specifications
4500t
4000nm range @ 16kt
29kt top speed
30 day endurance
crew of 210

Armament
2*8 Yakhont
4*8 9M96 missiles (The is 9M96 one of the missiles the S-400 system uses.)
2*4 Medvedka 2 VLS ASW
2 Sosna CIAD
130mm A-192

Command and Control
Redut AA Suite

Sensors
Poliment K-Radar
Puma Fire Control Radar

The VLS Shtil-1 will be offered to export customers...

Russian Navy Discussions and Updates]]> 1850 NZDF General discussion thread Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:45:35 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/nzdf-general-discussion-thread.6137/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/nzdf-general-discussion-thread.6137/ invalid@example.com (NZLAV) NZLAV If a new government came into power in New Zealand and had the vision of making New Zealand a regional power, what could they to to make this happen?

New Zealand's army is very well trained as in equipt with modern weapon such as:

Armoured Vehicles

105 x NZ Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV)
352x Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicle (LOV)

Missile Systems

12 x Mistral anti-aircraft missile
24 x Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launchers

Support...

NZDF General discussion thread]]> 9260 The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:10:05 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-russian-ukrainian-war-thread.15283/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-russian-ukrainian-war-thread.15283/ invalid@example.com (Feanor) Feanor I tried looking for the last one of these we had but it seems to be buried pretty deep, so I'll start a new one. This is a catchall thread for the ongoing military and geo-strategic stalemate in eastern Ukraine.

As of late there have been increasing indicators that something might be brewing. Mostly pro-Russian sources have been pointing out increasing movements of Ukrainian troops, including armor, towards the front line. Now there are indications of rearmament of frontline units with...

The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread]]> 14267 US Navy News and updates Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:53:21 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/us-navy-news-and-updates.7961/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/us-navy-news-and-updates.7961/ invalid@example.com (AegisFC) AegisFC Navy Secretary Donald Winter announced Friday that the new amphibious assault ship known as LHA 6 would be named America, granting the wish of veterans of the aircraft carrier America, who have lobbied for another ship to take the name after theirs was sunk as a target in 2005.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/06/navy_america_name_063008w/

New amphib to be named America

By Philip Ewing - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Jul 2, 2008 13:13:02 EDT

Navy Secretary Donald...
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US Navy News and updates]]> 3979 Indo Pacific strategy Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:07:22 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indo-pacific-strategy.14735/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indo-pacific-strategy.14735/ invalid@example.com (gonefishing) gonefishing As Sino-Japanese relations continue to slide, the Chinese Ambassador to the Court of St James' has had a comment published in today's Daily Telegraph denouncing Japanese "militarism", the Japanese Prime Minister's determination "to lead Japan on to a perilous path" as well as stating, most strongly, that "They [the Japanese] pose a serious threat to global peace. The Chinese will not allow such attempts. I am sure British and all other peace-loving folk will not remain indifferent."...

Indo Pacific strategy]]> 609 Marine Nationale (French Navy) Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:05:50 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/marine-nationale-french-navy.7150/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/marine-nationale-french-navy.7150/ invalid@example.com (Spacearrow99) Spacearrow99 The Bulgarians have pushed back the Gowind deal with France.They are buying some old upgraded Belgium frigates. Sarko has to be very embarrassed, Muammar al-Gaddafi is visiting Paris this Monday. Seif el-Islam Gaddafi, a son of the colonel's, said that they want to buy alot of military equipment, in a interview with Le Figaro.

The Jeanne D'Arc may be replace by a ferry. The plan would be very expense. I don't like the plan because of the expense...

Marine Nationale (French Navy)]]> 787 Royal Canadian Navy Discussions and updates Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:39:42 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-canadian-navy-discussions-and-updates.4210/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-canadian-navy-discussions-and-updates.4210/ invalid@example.com (stephen weist) stephen weist The tribals will have to be replaced in the near future, anyone have any thoughts on possible replacements. I think the replacements should be slightly larger to accomodate the CnC task and also for future upgrades. I think the anti air/missile capability should be enhanced as the city class frigates could handle the ASW component of any taskforce. Would six be enough, this would leave on avail on each coast at all times.]]> 4064 Germany Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:36:40 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/germany.14063/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/germany.14063/ invalid@example.com (gf0012-aust) gf0012-aust catchall thread for Germany]]> 364 Indonesia: 'green water navy' Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:14:13 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesia-green-water-navy.3897/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesia-green-water-navy.3897/ invalid@example.com (Supe) Supe After reading this (quite interesting) thread on Indonesian aspirations for a 'green water navy' , it left me wondering about the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy as it stands now and the direction it wants to take. World Navies today website lists quite a few assets, particularly of amphibious ships. It looks like they have a decent amphibious...

Indonesia: 'green water navy']]> 3513 Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:11:51 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-new-zealand-navy-discussions-and-updates.4854/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-new-zealand-navy-discussions-and-updates.4854/ invalid@example.com (Padman) Padman Protector Update
The Navy’s new Multi-Role Vessel (pictured right), to be named CANTERBURY, has a vehicle capacity for up to 40 NZLAVs (the Army’s new armoured fighting vehicle) along with an embarked force of up to 250 personnel.

The MRV’s commercial design heritage provides a comfortable and flexible level of accommodation for the embarked force, utilising a series of 12 berth cabins (four sets of bunks three deep) which are located in the superstructure on the same level as the flight...

Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates]]> 9702 Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:35:30 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-air-force-raaf-news-discussions-and-updates.6007/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-air-force-raaf-news-discussions-and-updates.6007/ invalid@example.com (Todjaeger) Todjaeger Thought I'd start a general RAAF thread, since many of the existing ones end up shifting back and forth despite the initial start of the topic. That and I have a question that doesn't quite seem to pertain to any active thread at present.

Currently the Project Wedgetail (AIR 5077) for the E-737 is ongoing but behind 18+ months. Delivery from what I've last read is now expected in early 2010, although some are already in Australia. As part of the program, 4 were ordered, with options...

Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates]]> 10400 Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:24:43 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-navy-discussions-and-updates-2-0.15429/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-navy-discussions-and-updates-2-0.15429/ invalid@example.com (OPSSG) OPSSG 1. This Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0 thread is a continuation of the older thread (starting 20 Nov 2021). The older RAN thread at 1,500+ pages is a bit too long and further discussions should continue here. Some prior posts before this was moved here from the RAN thread to seed future...

Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0]]> 14743 European Union, member states and Agencies Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:21:41 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/european-union-member-states-and-agencies.15723/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/european-union-member-states-and-agencies.15723/ invalid@example.com (SolarisKenzo) SolarisKenzo As a result of the tragic 2015 European migrant crisis, the European Union decided to create its first Standing Corp: The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, also known as Frontex ( wich was the name of the previous agency that was replaced ).

Frontex | European Union Agency

Frontex promotes, coordinates and develops European border management in line with the EU fundamental rights charter applying the concept of Integrated Border Management.
frontex.europa.eu

Frontex is de iure and de facto a Federal Agency, with its own standing corp and officers.

Its HQ is in Warsaw.

While being almost unknown outside of the EU, Frontex is the fastest growing...

European Union, member states and Agencies]]> 327 Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) update Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:23 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-malaysian-navy-rmn-update.8515/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-malaysian-navy-rmn-update.8515/ invalid@example.com (Ding) Ding RMN capabilities and shortfalls

The thread about RMAF future has been a great eye opener to me and, for me at least, it has been a great discussion platform to hear views from professionals and enthusiast.

Here, to take up the suggestion by awang_se (i think) to start a discussion about the Royal Malaysian Navy, I'm starting this thread. And as a forum rule, I have to state my opinion first...correct?:D Okay

RMN Inventory of Combat and support vessel:

2x Lekiu Class FFG...

Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) update]]> 685 Koninklijke Luchtmacht/Royal Netherlands Air Force Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:50:50 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/koninklijke-luchtmacht-royal-netherlands-air-force.15077/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/koninklijke-luchtmacht-royal-netherlands-air-force.15077/ invalid@example.com (Sandhi Yudha) Sandhi Yudha There seems to be no thread yet about the Koninkijke Luchtmacht (KLu) / Royal Netherlands Air Force or other Dutch aviation news, so lets start with one.

So Airbus delivered a couple of days ago the first out of eight ordered A330-200 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircrafts to the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) of the NAVO. The A330-200 MRTT with registration number T-055 landed on 14:48 tuesday 30 june 2020 at Vliegbasis Eindhoven.
The fleet will be jointly operated but four of...

Koninklijke Luchtmacht/Royal Netherlands Air Force]]> 40 International Army News Thread Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:07:59 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/international-army-news-thread.11932/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/international-army-news-thread.11932/ invalid@example.com (Haavarla) Haavarla Seems Norway has order an upgrade and proccurment package from Sweeden on the current CV-90 and an deal on new CV-90 as well.

"According to the MoD, the total value of the project is estimated to be less than NOK10bn ($1.74bn). Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2013 and are to be completed by 2018."

Norwegian Army to buy new CV90 IFVs from BAE - Army Technology

I think this is a...

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