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Keel laid for second Ada-class corvette for Ukrainian Navy
A keel-laying ceremony for the second MilGem (Ada)-class corvette under construction for Ukraine was held at RMK Marine's shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 18 August.Full story -
Poland's Gladius system breaks cover
The Polish army unveiled the components of its new Gladius artillery strike-reconnaissance system during a military parade on 15 August, displaying a commander's vehicle...Full story -
Japan mulls long-range missiles on transport aircraft
Transport aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) could be equipped with long-range missiles to improve the country's stand-off strike capabilities.Full story -
Australia lays out short-term plan for GWEO Enterprise
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has outlined a short-term plan to accelerate the domestic development of guided weapons as part of the Guided Weapons and...Full story -
US Army takes lead on Guam missile defence integration
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) transitioned its power to the US Army in June 2023 on the integrated missile defence of Guam effort, service leaders announced recently.Full story -
India launches sixth Project 17A frigate
India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched the country's sixth Nilgiri (Project 17A)-class guided-missile frigate.Full story -
BAE Systems to buy satellite maker Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems plans to expand its presence in the fast-growing space market by acquiring satellite manufacturer Ball Aerospace for GBP4.3 billion (USD5.6 billion) in cash,...Full story -
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