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. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:41:55 +0000 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:41:55 +0000 Defence Forum & Military Photos - DefenceTalk https://www.defencetalk.com/military/ The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:35:18 +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]]> 15150 General Naval News Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:13:01 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/general-naval-news.13220/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/general-naval-news.13220/ invalid@example.com (gf0012-aust) gf0012-aust Saab Buys Submarine Builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB - WSJ

still subject to review by Swedish Govt and TK]]> 624 Indonesia: 'green water navy' Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:43:52 +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']]> 3670 Indonesian Aero News Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:37:47 +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]]> 3798 Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Thread Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:54:15 +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]]> 674 Saab J-32 Lansen – Full Engine Start-Up Sequence Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:32:41 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/saab-j-32-lansen-full-engine-start-up-sequence.16060/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/saab-j-32-lansen-full-engine-start-up-sequence.16060/ invalid@example.com (Dino van Doorn) Dino van Doorn Saab J-32 Lansen startup before starting his flying display at Malmen, Linkoping

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]]> 0 US Army News and updates general discussion Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:01:35 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/us-army-news-and-updates-general-discussion.13588/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/us-army-news-and-updates-general-discussion.13588/ invalid@example.com (Ranger25) Ranger25 LTG MacMaster recently gave a hint of the overall procurement direction he wants to move the U.S. army in. He will,give a full description at the upcoming AUSA meeting.

In brief, he wants to add greater lethality after the previous ten years focus in ME wars were more geared to vehicle protection. Most interesting was his desire to procure "off the shelf" technology to readily equip new Brigade teams.

He also stated he wants upgrade he current Styker units to more heavily armed...

US Army News and updates general discussion]]> 623 The Royal Navy Discussions and Updates Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:11:14 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-royal-navy-discussions-and-updates.5679/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-royal-navy-discussions-and-updates.5679/ invalid@example.com (overlander) overlander RN Year in Review - 2006
... the lowest priority

24 December 2006

Every year since 2000 I have written an end of year wrap up ... and everyone is more depressing to write and read than the last. Sadly 2006 is ending on a new low, with precious little good news and rumours of a yet another round of deep cuts getting ever stronger.

In 2005 we had the Trafalgar bicentenary which at least forced many senior officials of the realm to pay some lip service to the Royal Navy, but 2006 didn't...

The Royal Navy Discussions and Updates]]> 14175 European Union, member states and Agencies Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:22:30 +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]]> 357 Turkish navy Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:23:08 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/turkish-navy.14792/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/turkish-navy.14792/ invalid@example.com (Stampede) Stampede Spotted this little article I thought some may find of interest about the TCG Anadolu LHD.

TCG Anadolu LHD: A Naval Platform that will Multiply the Power Projection Capability of Turkish Navy! - Defence Turkey Magazine

Some of the article discusses the naughty stuff we cannot talk about; but what did get my interest was the fact...

Turkish navy]]> 66 Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:54:58 +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]]> 15425 Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:09:19 +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]]> 10605 United States Defense Thread Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:51:28 +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.]]> 372 Canada Defence Force Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:21:21 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/canada-defence-force.13916/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/canada-defence-force.13916/ invalid@example.com (Novascotiaboy) Novascotiaboy With last nights election one of the comments during the run up involved the president elects statement that Allies need to take more of a stake in protecting themselves.

For Canada, that means a significant increase to defence expenditure as we hover around 1% of GDP, half the NATO target.

Even a half a percent increase would have a significant impact on the procurement of equipment.

What do readers think will happen?

Nothing, something?

Will the new president elect enact...

Canada Defence Force]]> 378 US Navy News and updates Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:12:41 +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]]> 4050 Military Aviation News and Discussion Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:01:07 +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.]]> 1260 AI / Robotics and the Rise of the Machines (Humanoid) Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:57 +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)]]> 6 Chinese Air Force (PLA-AF) News and Discussion Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:04:36 +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]]> 195 RSN capabilities Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:51:53 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/rsn-capabilities.6411/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/rsn-capabilities.6411/ invalid@example.com (SGMilitary) SGMilitary Anyone knows what is the development plan for RSN over the next 5-10 years?

It was speculated that out Victory covettes will be replaced with a larger

and more capable stealth frigates in the next several years.

And as mentioned the next 5-10 years will be a modernisation plans for a 3G

SAF.

Anyone has any comments??]]> 437 Indian Military Aviation; News, Updates & Discussions Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:33:09 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indian-military-aviation-news-updates-discussions.11156/ https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indian-military-aviation-news-updates-discussions.11156/ invalid@example.com (Twinblade) Twinblade I wonder what happened to the old thread, anyhow;

I am starting a new thread to cover military aviation in Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy.

Here's some food for your thought..

Indian Armed forced to induct 1000 helos by 2020

The choppers to be inducted into the Army, Navy and Air Force include around 450 light utility, 12 VVIP, over 200 attack, 139 Mi-17...
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