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Australia allocates funds to acquire long-range missiles
The Australian government has allocated AUD4.1 billion (USD2.7 billion) to acquire long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia.Full story -
Australia's defence review highlights requirement for disruptive technologies
Australia's new Defence Strategic Review (DSR) highlights the need to advance disruptive military technologies to enhance the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's)...Full story -
Skydweller UAV conducting autonomous flights in advance of experimental operations
The Skydweller unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is conducting autonomous envelope expansion flights from Albacete, Spain, in anticipation of experimental operations on...Full story -
Czech MADR radars pass military tests
Elta Systems ELM-2084 multimission radars (MMR) have successfully completed military trials with the Army of the Czech Republic under the 3D mobile air defence radars...Full story -
Philippines trains on Patriot, Avenger missile systems
The US and Philippine troops conducted joint training on the MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and the Avenger air-defence system in Exercise...Full story -
Japan recorded higher UAV presence in FY 2022 air interceptions
Japan reported an increase in air interceptions of Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, even as it said that its overall fighter air...Full story -
Update: US Fifth Fleet USV transits Strait of Hormuz for first time
A US Navy (USN) unmanned surface vessel (USV) has transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking another milestone in the service's efforts to integrate...Full story -
Integrating effect: The impact of maritime air power in Australian naval operations
For a decade or more, Australia has been transforming the outputs of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) through a fleet-wide recapitalisation of its force structure. This...Full story -
Babcock and UK MoD in dispute over rising costs for Type 31 frigate programme
UK shipbuilder Babcock is engaged in a dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) process with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) over who should pay for unforeseen cost...Full story -
New naval helicopter planned for New Zealand
A request for information (RFI) has been released by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for its new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) programme that will deliver a...Full story -
China's Norinco delivers SH-15 howitzers to Pakistan
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) delivered the second batch of SH-15 155 mm/52 calibre wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a Shaanxi...Full story -
Game on: USAF wargames strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances
The debut deployment of US Air Force (USAF) Rockwell B-1B Lancer strategic bombers in India for a combat exercise focuses attention once again on Washington's attempts...Full story -
Arafura-class OPVs are helicopter-capable, says Australian DoD
The new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be able to accommodate helicopters on its flight deck.Full story -
Australian defence review outlines shift to strategy of denial
Australia is to adopt a defence strategy of denial centred on anti-access/area-denial capabilities focused on its northern approaches and its primary regional area of...Full story -
Aero flies first production standard L-39NG light attack jet trainer
Aero Vodochody has flown for the first time a production standard L-39NG (Next Generation) aircraft, the Czech manufacturer announced on 24 April.Full story -
Germany upgrades more Puma IFVs
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der...Full story -
Japan deploys BMD system to counter North Korea
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) has deployed its ballistic missile defence (BMD) system to intercept North Korea's ballistic missiles and spy satellites entering its...Full story -
Northrop Grumman unveils E-XX TACAMO teammates
Northrop Grumman, which is vying to provide the US Navy's E-XX Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) strategic command aircraft, recently announced that its team includes...Full story -
Turkish Mir USV launches torpedo for first time
The Turkish Mir armed unmanned surface vessel (USV) developed by Sefine Shipyard in partnership with Aselsan has successfully test-fired a lightweight torpedo for the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Denmark and Netherlands buy Leopard 2A4 tanks for Kyiv
Denmark and the Netherlands will jointly procure 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) for Ukraine, the Danish and Dutch ministries of defence (MoDs) announced on...Full story