Partners in the Blue Pacific, established late last month by United States, Australia and three other allies, is seen by analysts — and by Beijing — as the latest in a series of moves to counter China’s drive to expand its diplomatic and military reach in the South Pacific.

The group announced it…

MOSCOW — The state trials of small-to-medium-range air-to-air missiles for Su-57 fifth-generation fighters capable of engaging small-size stealth targets will be completed this year and their serial deliveries to the troops are planned by the yearend, Defense Minister Army General Sergey Shoigu sa…

PARIS — Air France-KLM has finalized the purchase of 200 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, after entering into exclusive negotiations in April.

Air France-KLM is a longstanding CFM customer and its airlines currently operate CFM56-7…

SEOUL — South Korean defense firm Hanwha Corp. signed a contract with Indonesia’s national police last month to supply 25 armored vehicles by 2024, its officials said Wednesday.

The company inked the deal with the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia on June 15 following an internationa…

“This is another visit and another contract signed with Huta Stalowa Wola for the supply of modern weapons for the Polish Army, which are produced here,” said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense at Huta Stalowa Wola.

“I am very happy that modern turrets, and …

TAITUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan’s air force showed off its new locally designed and made jet trainer on Wednesday, touting the more advanced, combat-capable abilities of the aircraft that will replace aging and accident-prone existing equipment.

Taiwan’s armed forces are mostly equipped by the United …