en-US 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, 30 Oct 2026 03:27:09 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:27:09 +0000 Defence Forum & Military Photos - DefenceTalk https://www.defencetalk.com/military/ Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:25:35 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-air-force-raaf-news-discussions-and-updates.6007/ urn:xenforo:thread: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...

Read more]]> 10710 Indonesia: 'green water navy' Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:12:51 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesia-green-water-navy.3897/ urn:xenforo:thread: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 capability but the combatant fleet appears quite dated.

Does anyone expect there to be regional friction due to this...

Read more]]> 3790 The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:10:03 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-russian-ukrainian-war-thread.15283/ urn:xenforo: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...

Read more]]> 15502 Italian Army discussion and Update Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:14:30 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/italian-army-discussion-and-update.14349/ urn:xenforo:thread:14349 invalid@example.com (JFoulke) JFoulke Hi guys,
I know that it’s a little bit strange to talk about the Army in this topic because it’s mainly focused on the Navy, but anyway I would like to discuss about the new vehicles of the Italian Army:
1- C2 Ariete MBT: it would be an upgrade of the C1 that would feature better survivability, handling and and combat systems, this project has been already approved and financed by the parliament and the Prototype is in the working.
2- Centauro B2: it is an upgrade with a new gun, armor...

Read more]]> 59 Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:37:35 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-australian-navy-discussions-and-updates-2-0.15429/ urn:xenforo:thread: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 discussions.

2. The older RAN thread was locked for a week and now this 2.0 thread is reopened for discussion by all. Please take...

Read more]]> 15808 European Union, member states and Agencies Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:47:49 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/european-union-member-states-and-agencies.15723/ urn:xenforo:thread: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 agency, and...

Read more]]> 379 United States Defense Thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:26:17 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/united-states-defense-thread.14212/ urn:xenforo: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.]]> 398 6th Generation Fighters Projects Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:42:15 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/6th-generation-fighters-projects.15234/ urn:xenforo:thread:15234 invalid@example.com (Sandhi Yudha) Sandhi Yudha If i'm not wrong there isn't a thread yet for new and future 5,5th and 6th generation fighterjet programs, so lets start one.

The sixth-generation jet — planned by the U.K., Sweden and Italy and set to enter service after 2030 — will bristle with new technology, from its weaponry and propulsion to a virtual cockpit projected inside the pilot’s helmet.

But the group set the bar high in October by announcing the fighter’s radar would process a quantity of data equivalent to nine hours of...
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Read more]]> 433 Indonesian Aero News Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:11:13 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/indonesian-aero-news.9220/ urn:xenforo:thread: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 aircraft mentiones here. Any you guys have idea what kind of possible aircraft...

Read more]]> 3877 NZDF General discussion thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:58:11 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/nzdf-general-discussion-thread.6137/ urn:xenforo: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...

Read more]]> 9345 Flanker Export Thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:55:05 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/flanker-export-thread.10395/ urn:xenforo:thread:10395 invalid@example.com (Haavarla) Haavarla "The Algerian additional order was negotiated earlier this month by Rosoboroneksport which said additional prospects for the aircraft in the region are possible"

Arabian Aerospace - Algeria orders 16 more Flankers from Rosenboronexport and Irkut

I wonder if this new Su-30MKA package will get some upgraded systems or engine?

What other current Flanker export deals have been signed?
Haven't Vietnam signed a flanker deal?
India will sign a new MKI deal if the reports are...

Read more]]> 377 Royal Canadian Navy Discussions and updates Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:34:23 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/royal-canadian-navy-discussions-and-updates.4210/ urn:xenforo:thread: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.]]> 4134 The Spanish Navy - Armada Española Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:23:20 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-spanish-navy-armada-espanola.5696/ urn:xenforo:thread:5696 invalid@example.com (Gladius) Gladius Mod edit: Moved from the RN thread.


overlander said:
by now no approval of the new 2 cvf, only news of more cuts and cuts in the british armed forces, France with the same if not less g.d.p. than britain is strongly commited to a strong and powerful armed forces, only 2 years after so heavy cuts they will have another heavy ones, i doubt about averything with this british m.o.d. (alias ministry of cuts) for me would not be strange that finally they cancelled the cvf project, for example the...
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Read more]]> 176 Scheduled Site Maintenance & Upgrade Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:31:24 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/scheduled-site-maintenance-upgrade.3690/ urn:xenforo:thread:3690 invalid@example.com (webmaster) webmaster We will be doing some forum maintenance, upgrades and clean-up in the next couple of days.

If for some reason you experience problems accessing and/or browsing the forums, please excuse us and try back again.

Thanks, enjoy!!!]]> 123 US Navy News and updates Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:26:14 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/us-navy-news-and-updates.7961/ urn:xenforo:thread: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 Winter...
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Read more]]> 4081 Marine Nationale (French Navy) Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/marine-nationale-french-navy.7150/ urn:xenforo:thread: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...

Read more]]> 796 PRC Peoples Liberation Army Navy Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/prc-peoples-liberation-army-navy.14534/ urn:xenforo:thread:14534 invalid@example.com (Wall83) Wall83 China are once again deploying new resources to its navy.
The last month 1 large amphibius transport landing dock (Type-071) has been launched. 2 possible 4 new Type-052C air defence destroyers are under construction with 2 ready to be launched.
The modern Type-054A missile frigate are in serial production with atleast 12 ships ready by the end of 2010. Then add the rumors about a new large corvette class (Type-056) and that the work on the aircraft carrier Varyag has been speeded up...

Read more]]> 1019 The Indonesian Army Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:48:44 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/the-indonesian-army.10167/ urn:xenforo:thread: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...

Read more]]> 1452 Australian Army Discussions and Updates Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:03:32 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/australian-army-discussions-and-updates.5526/ urn:xenforo:thread: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...

Read more]]> 12380 Canada Defence Force Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:04:09 +0000 https://www.defencetalk.com/military/forums/t/canada-defence-force.13916/ urn:xenforo:thread: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...

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