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South Korea has officially announced the platform for the long-awaited new-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). As selected by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the new AEW&C aircraft will be based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet airframe, 🚄

The Kerch Bridge (Crimea Bridge), which Russia built illegally after its invasion of Crimea and which is of critical importance for military shipments to Ukraine’s southern front, has significantly strengthened its defenses following Ukraine’s successful attacks. Petro Andryushchenko, head of the Center for Occupation Studies, stated in a social media 🚄

South Korean defense giant Hanwha Aerospace announced that it has successfully completed the KVLS-II (Korean Vertical Launch System II) development project, marking a significant advance in naval warfare technology. This five-year project was carried out with the support of the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and is considered 🚄

France-based Dassault Aviation has officially announced that the Taiwan Air Force intends to replace its fleet of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets with Rafale fighter jets, a more modern platform. Taiwan was one of the major users of the Mirage 2000-5 platform, with an order of 60 units placed in the 🚄