Weekly Defense News Most Important Land Air and Sea Developments August 4 to 9 2025.

Army Recognition’s Weekly Defense Web TV News for August 4 to 9, 2025, brings you the most important defense and security developments worldwide, covering land, air, and naval domains. This week’s edition features the first-ever deployment of the U.S. Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system to Australia, a joint naval military exercise between China and Russia in the Sea of Japan, Taiwan’s plan to extend the range of its strike capabilities with the U.S.-made Altius 600M drone, live-fire trials of the GMARS rocket launcher by Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall, and Thailand’s decision to purchase the new SAAB Gripen E/F multirole fighter jets.
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Highlights of the Army Recognition Weekly Defense Web TV News from August 4 to 9, 2025, featuring U.S. Dark Eagle hypersonic missile deployment to Australia China, Russia joint naval exercise in the Sea of Japan, Taiwan’s Altius 600M long range drone program GMARS rocket launcher live fire trials and Thailand’s acquisition of SAAB Gripen E/F fighter jets. (Picture source: Editing Army Recognition Group)

The United States has, for the first time, deployed its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system to Australia, marking a significant enhancement of allied strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 and ranges beyond 2,700 kilometers, the Dark Eagle represents one of the most advanced long-range precision weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Its deployment strengthens deterrence and power projection in a region increasingly marked by strategic competition.

China and Russia have carried out a joint naval military exercise in the Sea of Japan, showcasing advanced warships, support vessels, and coordinated maritime operations. The drills included live-fire missile launches, anti-submarine warfare scenarios, and integrated air defense maneuvers, underscoring a growing level of operational cooperation between the two countries and signaling a united maritime presence in contested waters.

Taiwan has announced its intention to extend its precision strike capability to 400 kilometers through the integration of the U.S.-produced Altius 600M loitering munition. This long-range unmanned aerial system combines reconnaissance and strike functions, enabling Taiwan to target critical assets at greater distances and reinforcing its deterrence posture amid heightened cross-strait tensions.

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have conducted a successful live-fire demonstration of the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System, known as GMARS. Designed for rapid deployment and precision engagement at extended ranges, GMARS proved its operational readiness by accurately striking distant targets during the trials. The system is positioned as a potential key asset for NATO artillery modernization, complementing existing rocket artillery capabilities.

The Royal Thai Air Force has secured government approval to purchase the advanced SAAB Gripen E/F multirole fighter jets. Featuring cutting-edge AESA radar, electronic warfare systems, and next-generation weapons integration, the Gripen will significantly enhance Thailand’s aerial combat capabilities. Its versatility and cost-effective operation make it a strategic choice for bolstering national defense and maintaining regional air superiority.

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