By Dylan Malyasov U.S. Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provided board, search, and seizure (VBSS) exercise at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, on December 12, 2024. The exercise showcased the MEU’s readiness to execute maritime interception operations in the Indo-Pacific region. VBSS is a critical […]
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By Dylan Malyasov Leonardo, 2Excel, and the UK Ministry of Defense have announced the successful completion of the first phase of modification and flight testing for the Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) ‘Excalibur.’ The milestone marks a significant step forward in the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, which aims to revolutionize combat air technology. […]
By Dylan Malyasov Japan’s Ministry of Defense has unveiled photos from the test launch of the improved Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM), a system currently under development to enhance Japan’s standoff defense capabilities. The upgraded missile is part of a broader effort to modernize Japan’s self-defense measures amid evolving regional security challenges. The original Type […]