Breaking Defense News: Top 5 Global Military Updates This Week 🔥 | Fighter Jets, Missiles & More!

Описание: Welcome to Breaking Defense News, your weekly source for the Top 5 Global Military Updates shaping the defense world! 🌎

In this week’s episode, we bring you the most important defense headlines — from fighter jet rollouts and missile tests to naval drills and strategic military partnerships.

Stay tuned as we break down each update in under a minute — fast, factual, and visually packed with global defense insights.

💥 This week’s highlights include:
1) Russia Unveils Combat Deployment of First S-500 SAM Regiment; Export Discussions with India Underway
Russia has deployed its first S-500-equipped air defense regiment. The S-500 targets advanced threats like fifth-gen aircraft, satellites, and missiles. Defense Minister Belousov confirmed the system’s combat readiness.

2) Indian Navy inducts second Seahawks squadron
On Wednesday, the Indian Navy commissioned its second MH-60R (Romeo) multi-role helicopter squadron, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at Goa’s INS Hansa naval air base, boosting India’s submarine warfare and maritime surveillance on the western seaboard.

3) US Navy Receives Fifth John Lewis Tanker Ship
General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the fifth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), to the US Navy. The ship can carry 162,000 barrels of fuel, supports helicopter operations, and refuels multiple vessels at sea. Powered by twin diesel engines, it reaches 20 knots with a range over 6,000 nautical miles and is equipped with defensive weapons and countermeasures.

4) Austal receives design and build contract for 18 landing craft
The contract to design and build the Landing Craft Medium (LCM) at Austal Defense Australia marks the first vessel under the Government’s plan for continuous naval shipbuilding in Henderson, Western Australia. This initiative opens up long-term opportunities for local businesses and individuals to engage in defense projects. With 18 LCMs and future vessels planned, we are expanding shipbuilding capabilities to produce larger, more complex ships and ensure sovereign shipbuilding for Australia. The LCM, designed for the Australian Army, will be made of steel and can carry up to 80 tonnes.

5) Spain signs contract with Airbus for 100 helicopters
The Spanish government has contracted Airbus Helicopters for 100 rotorcraft, including 13 H135s for pilot training and utility, 50 H145Ms for the Army in light attack and relief missions, 6 H175Ms for government transport, and 31 NH90s for tactical transport and special operations. These helicopters will serve the Air and Space Force, Army, and Navy, replacing outdated fleets and enhancing military capabilities. The deal strengthens Spain's defense readiness and modernizes its rotorcraft fleet across all branches.

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