Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition
Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

Anduril will “serve as the prime contractor to deliver a modified, autonomy-ready Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) based on Hanwha’s proven Arion-SMET platform,” according to an announcement.

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity
SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

In this op-ed, Kyle Balzer argues that developing a new nuclear sea-launched cruise missile is imperative to deterring China and Russia.

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The $600 million contract calls for “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensors suit.”

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports
Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japan brought 14 companies to the Singapore Airshow, the first non-Japanese airshow the government has displayed arms at since loosening export controls.

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show
China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China has displayed its Z-10ME, the first time the aircraft has appeared at a show outside China. Looking similar to the US Apache attack helicopter, it was displayed with rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles. 

Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain

Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain
Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain

Under the new plan, the Australian surface fleet will grow to 26 ships over the next decade.

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts
Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

“So looking at it from Beijing’s perspective, they would want to be keeping this really strong, pragmatic relationship,” Natalie Sambhi, an Australian expert on Indonesia’s national security, told Breaking Defense.

India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push

India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push
India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push

India is very much a geopolitical underdog in the Argentinian competition, as it is up against both the US and China.

‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief

‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief
‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief

Lawmakers have been focused on reaching a 355-ship fleet. Adm. Lisa Franchetti said she supports a bigger Navy, but the ship count can’t be the bottom line.

Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS

Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS
Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS

The analysis also reveals that Russia has lost over 3,000 tanks since fighting with Ukraine started in 2022, as many as Moscow held in its pre-war inventory — a trend Moscow will be unlikely to sustain for three more years.

The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future

The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future
The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future

In this op-ed, Masao Dahlgren discusses the launch of a forthcoming missile-tracking satellite constellation and what can be learned from it.

China makes presence felt at Saudi Arabian defense show, outpacing US, Russia

China makes presence felt at Saudi Arabian defense show, outpacing US, Russia
China makes presence felt at Saudi Arabian defense show, outpacing US, Russia

The wide range of equipment on display by China was dominated by armed and unarmed drones, but also covered fighter jet models, air-to-air missiles, long-range air and missile defense systems, anti-tank and C4ISR kit.

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year
Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

“I won’t go into details of the nature of that drone for security reasons,” Pat Conroy told reporters in Canberra. “But I want to assure everyone in this country that we are spending lots of time working on drones.” 

Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks

Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks
Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks

“When the tough but necessary decision was made last year to expedite the withdrawal of the MRH-90s [Taipans] from service, it meant that we needed to look at all options when it came to filling the capability gap and the training which our servicemen and women need,” Defense Minister Richard Marles said in a statement.