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New media protocols restricting coverage of Australia's Department of Defence
Swingeing restrictions on media engagement with Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) have been imposed – or agreed to without explanation – by Defence Minister Peter...Full story -
Hanwha Systems launches development for networked unmanned SAR operations
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Systems is set to lead a consortium comprising industry and academic research institutes to develop technologies applicable for...Full story -
Indonesia aims high with new defence holding company
The Indonesian government is aiming to establish a new holding firm, which will combine the capabilities of the country's state-owed defence industrial base, before the...Full story -
US Army awards enhanced HADES airborne ISR contract
The US Army has contracted L3 and Raytheon to demonstrate, develop, build, and integrate prototype electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence...Full story -
Australian Missile Corporation secures new partnerships
The recently formed Australian Missile Corporation (AMC) has secured new partnerships with several local firms with a view to fulfilling the Australian Defence Force's...Full story -
Pakistan cuts steel for fourth Milgem corvette
Pakistan's state-owned Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) has cut the first steel for what will be the country's fourth Milgem-class corvette, the country's...Full story -
Brazil sees delays in submarine programme
The first-ever nuclear-powered attack submarine for the Brazilian Navy, Álvaro Alberto, is scheduled for launch in 2029 and commissioning in 2034, Fleet Admiral Marcos...Full story -
Guam-based submarine tenders prove valuable for LCS maintenance
The US Navy (USN) is placing increasing reliance on its ageing submarine tenders for the support of its littoral combat ships (LCSs) in the Indo-Pacific, according to...Full story -
Russian Helicopters details Ka-52K shipborne rotorcraft
Rostec's Russian Helicopters detailed its newest Kamov Ka-52K Katran, the first Russian shipborne helicopter, during an 11 June presentation.Full story -
Leonardo concludes depth support for UK Apache fleet
Leonardo has ended its depth support of the UK fleet of AgustaWestland-Boeing WAH-64 Apache AH1 attack helicopters, with the recent closure by the Ministry of Defence...Full story -
Iran commissions frigate, minesweeper
Iran's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics handed over the fourth locally built frigate to the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) at its Bandar Abbas base...Full story -
Taiwan registers new record number of PLA aircraft entering its ADIZ
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced that a total of 28 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft entered the island's southwestern...Full story -
USCENTCOM says more than 50% of military withdrawal from Afghanistan complete
The US military's pullout from Afghanistan is progressing at a fast pace, with US Central Command (USCENTCOM) announcing on 15 June that it has already completed more...Full story -
US Navy accelerates TACAMO nuclear communications recap plan
The US Navy (USN) is accelerating plans to field the Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules in the Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) survivable nuclear communications role,...Full story -
Seoul prepares new system to shift the emphasis of industrial collaboration
South Korea is moving closer to the implementation of a new quota system for industrial collaboration that will prioritise joint production and exports.Full story -
NATO refers to China's behaviour as a ‘systemic challenge'
The leaders of NATO's member states have referred to China's “stated ambitions and assertive behaviour” as presenting a “systemic challenge” to the rules-based...Full story -
Japan begins KC-46A training ahead of deliveries
Japanese crews have begun training on the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker ahead of the planned commencement of deliveries later in the year.Full story -
IAEA estimates Iran's enriched uranium stockpile despite challenges, reports enrichment levels of up to 60%
The quarterly report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear programme, dated 31 May, was officially released by the agency on 11 June....Full story -
Israeli military says Gaza tower bombing destroyed Hamas EW capability
The Palestinian militant group Hamas used the Al-Jalaa Tower in the Gaza Strip for electronic warfare (EW) attacks designed to disrupt the Iron Dome air-defence system,...Full story -
Pakistan increases defence budget by 6% to USD8.8 billion
The Pakistan government has announced a defence budget of PKR1.37 trillion (USD8.78 billion) for fiscal year (FY) 2021–22. The allocation is a 6.2% increase over the...Full story