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India’s cumulative defense spending to reach $543.1 billion during 2026-30, driven by need for modernization, forecasts GlobalData

India has embarked on a comprehensive and multi-dimensional defense modernization initiative, driven by the need to enhance its qualitative edge over Pakistan and address capability gaps exposed during the recent Operation Sindoor, in which India targeted terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan. The operational challenges faced by the Indian military were further exacerbated by China’s alleged support […]
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K2 Black Panther deal with Poland to strengthen South Korea’s position in European defense market, says GlobalData

South Korea’s ambitions to become a major global defense exporter have taken a significant leap forward with the recent announcement of a $6.5 billion contract to supply 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks to Poland. The deal confirms Seoul as a trusted supplier of modern, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)‑compatible equipment at a time […]
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Hypersonic missiles to help Japan counter escalating security challenges in Indo-Pacific region, says GlobalData

The deployment of the Hyper Velocity Guided Projectile (HVGP) will be a significant shift in Japan’s defense strategy, which has historically committed to a purely defensive posture. Japan is now poised to integrate this hypersonic missile into its force structure to conduct offensive operations when required. The advancements in missile technology by China and North […]
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Türkiye KAAN fighter jet deal to accelerate Indonesia’s defense industrial growth, says GlobalData

Indonesia’s decision to acquire 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets from Türkiye marks a major leap in its defense modernization and airpower ambitions. Signed during the Indo Defence Expo and Forum held in Jakarta in June 2025, the agreement includes technology transfer and domestic production collaboration, potentially transforming Indonesia’s aerospace ecosystem, says GlobalData, a leading data […]
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Airbus A350s order to allow IndiGo to gain strategic share in India’s outbound long-haul market, says GlobalData

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has taken a decisive step in its international expansion roadmap by exercising its option to place additional orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in June 2025, effectively doubling its initial commitment to a wide-body fleet from 30 to 60 aircraft. The move allows IndiGo to claim a strategic share in the […]
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Taiwan commits to multi-layered defense modernization amid heightened regional tensions, observes GlobalData

Taiwan is undertaking a comprehensive, multi-layered defense modernization effort, driven by rising security threats and the imperative to deter potential aggression from China. With defense spending projected to reach $23.5 billion in 2030, Taiwan is prioritizing advanced air, naval, and unmanned systems, while also strengthening logistics and support infrastructure to enhance resilience and sustain prolonged […]
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South Korea spent $222 billion on defense from 2021 to 2025, reveals GlobalData

The rising tensions with North Korea, coupled with China’s increasing assertiveness, have necessitated South Korea to bolster its military capabilities and readiness. These strategic enhancements include investments in advanced weapons systems, military preparedness, and fortification of cybersecurity infrastructure. In light of these developments, the country has allocated $222 billion for the period from 2021 to […]
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F-16 fighter jet deal bolsters Philippines air defense amid rising regional tensions, says GlobalData

In a significant step toward strengthening the air defense capabilities of the Philippines, the US government has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets valued at approximately $5.6 billion. This acquisition will enhance the Philippine Air Force’s ability to safeguard its airspace, improve regional security, and boost interoperability with allied forces in the […]
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Singapore to battle test its defense capabilities through Cope Tiger military exercise, says GlobalData

Following the announcement of the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) participation in the military exercise “Cope Tiger”; Harshavardhan Dabbiru, Aerospace and Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The participation of the RSAF alongside Thailand and the US in the joint military exercise Cope Tiger 2025, which started on […]
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Need for mission readiness to drive maintenance expenditure on in-service military platforms in Asia-Pacific in 2025, says GlobalData

The evolving nature of warfare and threat perceptions in the Asia-Pacific region has increased the demand for robust maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices substantially. Disciplined MRO practices ensure higher operational availability rates of military platforms such as fixed-wing aircrafts, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles. Against this backdrop, the cumulative maintenance cost burden of […]
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KDX-II modernization to enhance South Korea’s combat readiness amid rising maritime tensions, says GlobalData

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a significant performance improvement program (PIP) for its Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyers (KDX-II), aiming to modernize critical systems and enhance combat readiness. The KDX-II upgrade underscores South Korea’s focus on leveraging indigenous technologies to maintain a modern and effective naval fleet amid rising regional maritime tensions, […]
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India’s indigenous defense manufacturing prowess demonstrated by commissioning of three naval assets, says GlobalData

Following the news on simultaneous commissioning of three indigenously built naval assets by the Indian Navy; Rithik Rao, Aerospace & Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vagsheer marks a significant milestone in India’s shipbuilding and design capabilities, highlighting the country’s […]
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E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft strengthens Republic of Korea Air Force capabilities, says GlobalData

The US State Department has recently approved a foreign military sale of four E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to South Korea for an estimated $4.92 billion. The move is expected to enhance the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) airspace surveillance and defense capabilities amid the evolving regional threats. The addition of […]
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France defense expenditure to reach $67.8 billion in 2029, forecasts GlobalData

In July 2023, France outlined its defense spending plans for the next six years in the Military Planning Law (LPM) 2024-30, expanding the modernization initiatives kickstarted by LPM 2019-25 to reflect evolving geostrategic dynamics and better incorporate emerging technologies, including unmanned and space-based assets. Against this backdrop, France is expected to increase defense spending from […]
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Indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarines to enhance India’s maritime security in IOR, says GlobalData

In a significant move towards bolstering maritime security, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has recently approved the indigenous construction of two Project 75-Alpha nuclear attack submarines (SSNs). The procurement of indigenous nuclear-powered submarines capable of undertaking hunter-killer operations positions the Indian Navy as a formidable force capable of conducting anti-submarine warfare in the Indian […]
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