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Pacific priority: New Zealand outlines future defence posture
New Zealand's first National Security Strategy (NSS) was released on 4 August alongside the first two parts of a new defence review that highlight the threats the...Full story -
Australia demonstrates long-range maritime strike capabilities in combined HIMARS firing
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the US Army have carried out a live firing of the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against a maritime target in a...Full story -
US Army prepares to deliver Mid-Range Capability
The US Army fired a cruise missile for the first time since 1944, completing the operational tests necessary to deliver the first Mid-Range Capability (MRC) weapon...Full story -
Steel cut for first Polish Miecznik-class frigate
A steel-cutting ceremony was held for the first Polish Project 106 Miecznik (Swordfish)-class frigate at the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: PGZ) Naval...Full story -
US Army awards USD322.5 million anti-tank missile contract
The US Army selected Raytheon Technologies for a USD322.5 million contract that requires the company to build tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) 2B...Full story -
Indian Air Force inducts Heron Mk II
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted four Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron Mk II medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for...Full story -
Australia strengthens military fuel supplies
The Australian government has moved to strengthen fuel supplies to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in line with requirements outlined in its Defence Strategic Review...Full story -
Update: Australia begins northern airbase remediation
Australia is starting to resurface the runway at a key air force base in its Northern Territory. The project is aligned with Australia's effort to strengthen military...Full story -
Polish MND announces additional vehicle contracts
Three months before Poland's parliamentary elections, Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak has announced three contracts that will provide several types of...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: More HIMARS, Patriot ammunition for Ukraine to come from US stocks
The latest US security assistance package will allocate about USD200 million worth of equipment for Ukraine, including 155 mm and 105 mm artillery rounds and ammunition...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Sweden to donate military equipment to Ukraine
The Swedish government is preparing a SEK3.4 billion (USD313.4 million) military aid package for Ukraine, the authority announced on 15 August.Full story -
PLAAF developing new combat methods for UAVs
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been developing new combat tactics and methods of operation for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including...Full story -
US DoD needs better budget communication with Congress, commission says
The US Department of Defense (DoD) should enhance its communication with Congress to make it easier for lawmakers to quickly approve funding changes in response to...Full story -
US Army eyes MPE push into Indo-Pacific
Officials with the US Army's cloud computing directorate are developing a series of technology initiatives geared towards integrating the Mission Partner Environment...Full story -
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of German-built minehunters
The Indonesian Navy has officially taken delivery of two new German-built mine-countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD).Full story -
USCG cutter Healy offloads ONR equipment for Arctic Ocean studies
The US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter Healy (WAGB 20), one of two USCG icebreakers and the only one specifically designed for Arctic research, in late July and early August...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kongsberg delivering C-UAS systems to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive new counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces.Full story -
Brazil issues request for proposals for self-propelled artillery system
The Brazilian Army released its long-awaited request for proposal (RFP) and request for tender (RFT) for a 155 mm self-propelled wheeled artillery system on 2 August, a...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to receive new UASs from Rheinmetall
Ukraine will receive new Luna NG (next generation) reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) from Rheinmetall.Full story -
Australia begins northern airbase remediation
Australia is starting to resurface the runway at a key air force base in its Northern Territory. The project is aligned with Australia's effort to strengthen military...Full story