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. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:20:26 +0000 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:20:26 +0000 Defence Forum & Military Photos - DefenceTalk https://www.defencetalk.com/military/ Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:29:07 +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]]> 15474 Middle East Defence & Security Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:23:26 +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]]> 2033 Pakistan Air Force [PAF] News and Discussions Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:55:48 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/pakistan-air-force-paf-news-and-discussions.3751/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/pakistan-air-force-paf-news-and-discussions.3751/ invalid@example.com (P.A.F) P.A.F http://www.zeenews.com/links/articles.asp?aid=216441&sid=SAS

Islamabad, May 10: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has said that it would start manufacturing parts for us-based aircraft giant Boeing from next month which would enable it to formally join the club of aviation parts makers.

Air Marshal Aurengzeb, Chief of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra, which was poised to manufacture JF-17...

Pakistan Air Force [PAF] News and Discussions]]> 2462 AI / Robotics and the Rise of the Machines (Humanoid) Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:50:20 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/ai-robotics-and-the-rise-of-the-machines-humanoid.15965/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/ai-robotics-and-the-rise-of-the-machines-humanoid.15965/ invalid@example.com (koxinga) koxinga We don't seem to have a dedicated thread on humanoid robots or to be more precise, embodied intelligence (combination of AI, autonomous sensors with a physical presence).

Compared to the 90s / 2000s / 2010s, advancements in areas of electronics, battery technology, sensors and AI have enabled functionality that have practical implications and are moving beyond research labs into factories.

Below from left, Figure 02 (Figure AI), Optimus (Tesla), Atlas (Boston Dynamics)

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AI / Robotics and the Rise of the Machines (Humanoid)]]> 7 Chinese Air Force (PLA-AF) News and Discussion Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:11:24 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/chinese-air-force-pla-af-news-and-discussion.13873/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/chinese-air-force-pla-af-news-and-discussion.13873/ invalid@example.com (ngatimozart) ngatimozart I couldn't find a relevant thread so started this one.

It appears that the Chinese are increasing their airlift capabilities significantly. It is being reported that they have reached agreement with the Ukraine to restart production of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya strategic airlifter. The AN-225 is the largest aircraft in the world at the moment and only one is flying; it being flown by...

Chinese Air Force (PLA-AF) News and Discussion]]> 196 ADF General discussion thread Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:28:23 +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]]> 4016 Indonesia: 'green water navy' Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:05:55 +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']]> 3691 The Indonesian Army Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-indonesian-army.10167/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-indonesian-army.10167/ invalid@example.com (DavidDCM) DavidDCM There are lots of threads in this forum related to the Singaporean and Malaysian Armed Forces, yet very few about the Indonesian military, despite being the biggest player in Southeast Asia.

In the last few months there were quite a lot interesting new developments, which in my eyes are worth being discussed.

One of the more interesting things that happened was a speech by the general who is the current commander of the Indonesian armored corps (or cavalry corps, as it is called in...

The Indonesian Army]]> 1423 International Army News Thread Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:47:22 +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...

International Army News Thread]]> 163 The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:31:18 +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]]> 15184 Indonesian Aero News Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:06:40 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesian-aero-news.9220/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesian-aero-news.9220/ invalid@example.com (Ananda) Ananda PIKIRAN RAKYAT - PT DI Akan Produksi Pesawat Amfibi

I'm sorry the link is in local newspaper, but in short it's said that the Indonesian Aerospaces (PT. DI) will build (under license) with Dornier a light amphibious plane.

The DI spokesman says the plane will have capacities for 14 passanger (outside the pilot) and have two engines.
Try to find the info in dornier site, still has not find the relevant...

Indonesian Aero News]]> 3813 Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:58:37 +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]]> 9957 IRIS² European Satcom Constellation Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:47:24 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/iris-european-satcom-constellation.15669/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/iris-european-satcom-constellation.15669/ invalid@example.com (kato) kato The EU Council has signed off on financing IRIS²:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1593541046952148992

IRIS² is intended to be a communications satellite constellation that:
  • will consist of up to 200 satellites in low-earth orbit
  • will provide secure communications and internet backbone functionality for the European Union, including quantum-key encryption
  • will also explicitly be used for both governmental and military purposes
  • is explicitly intended to make Europe independent of...

IRIS² European Satcom Constellation]]> 12 Military Aviation News and Discussion Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:09:30 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/military-aviation-news-and-discussion.13643/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/military-aviation-news-and-discussion.13643/ invalid@example.com (ngatimozart) ngatimozart I've started this thread so that military aviation news can be posted and discussed. this is more about the equipment in general rather than placing it in one another air force's and / or navy's thread. This way it isn't repeated or lost. This is not an aircraft vs another aircraft argument thread - see the guidance.]]> 1262 Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:55:37 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/turkish-air-force-tuerk-hava-kuvvetleri.3768/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/turkish-air-force-tuerk-hava-kuvvetleri.3768/ invalid@example.com (musti) musti AIR FORCES COMMAND

Total Personnel: 60.000
Reserves: 65.000

Structure:

Four main commands: 1st Tactical Air Force Command (HQ Eskisehir), 2nd Tactical Air Force Command (HQ Diyarbakir), Air Training Command, Air Logistics Command.

TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

TYPE-NUMBER-REMARKS

F 16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 50 - 76 - Peace Onyx II program, assembled in Turkey.

F 16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 40 - 104 - Peace Onyx I program, assembled in Turkey.

F 16C/D Fighting...

Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri]]> 95 Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Thread Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:49:20 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/japanese-maritime-self-defense-force-thread.11488/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/japanese-maritime-self-defense-force-thread.11488/ invalid@example.com (gf0012-aust) gf0012-aust New Helicopter Carrier for Japanese Navy
By Keith Henderson at October 11, 2011 07:35
Filed Under: Research & Development

Details of the propulsion system for the new Helicopter Carrier of the Japanese Navy / Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) have been announced. To be built by IHI of Tokyo, the LOA 814 ft (248 m) and beam of 124 ft (38 m) vessel will have a fully loaded displacement of around 27,500 tons. The official Japanese 22DDH designation of the ship is of a “destroyer” but...

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Thread]]> 676 United States Defense Thread Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:02:05 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/united-states-defense-thread.14212/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/united-states-defense-thread.14212/ invalid@example.com (ngatimozart) ngatimozart A catchall thread for general US defence related topics that involve more than one US Service; USN, USMC, US Army and USCG.]]> 377 Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:58:57 +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]]> 10607 USAF News and Discussion Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:17:28 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/usaf-news-and-discussion.12722/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/usaf-news-and-discussion.12722/ invalid@example.com (RobWilliams) RobWilliams I searched for an appropriate thread like this but couldn't find one. May as well create one, can't stand it on other forums where a thread is created every time a piece of news comes out.

Anyway, interesting article about the role of the USAF in a potential Syrian intervention. The jist of it being that considering how the current plans are going (i.e limited cruise missile strikes) that their inventory of fighters, bombers & the like most probably won't be needed. Meaning that the USAF...

USAF News and Discussion]]> 1034 US Navy News and updates Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:38:13 +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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