France dumps Aussies from ‘strategic partnership’ citing AUKUS sub deal
France's new Indo-Pacific strategy takes another shot at Australia, as resentment over a failed submarine deal continues to linger.
In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses
The new pod takes the P-8 "and further expands it to be truly multi-int and multi-spectral," a Boeing rep said.
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Israelis, Singapore build, sell surface-to-surface missile in one year
The Blue Spear is a subsonic air breathing, sea-skimming missile able to be fired either from land or from a ship, with a range of 180 miles
All Domain fever comes to Singapore Air Show
The F-35 "demonstrated its ability to pass data over various networks from aircraft that took off from Fort Worth, Texas, to other aircraft and bounced information through Hawaii to Australia to provide data to the exercise in Australia," Lockheed's Gary North noted.
EXCLUSIVE: New DSCA director eschews big changes; ‘continuous reform’ instead
"The fact is that most of our processes, particularly in the Foreign Military Sales cases, I think work extremely well," said new DSCA head Jim Hursch in his first interview since taking office.
China presence ebbs at Singapore Air Show; public barred from entry
It was impossible not to notice the absence at the Singapore Air Show of the general public, which was barred from the show in light of the threat from COVID-19.
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F-35B to fly at Singapore Air Show, plus B-52 flyby & Indian Light Combat Aircraft
An F-35B from US Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Iwakuni will remind China of its ability to do vertical landings and short takeoffs from islands and bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Is Australian Defense Minister Dutton eyeing top party job?
It was a busy week in Australian politics, with accusations of Chinese meddling in the opposition Labor party and a text message scandal.
JP 9102: Australia opens bidding on its biggest space contract ever
Industry sources say the tender will lead to at least two, and as many as four, military communication satellites being built for the Australian military, as well as ground stations. A decision on the winner is expected this year.
Indonesia’s $125B air, naval splurge may mean ’50 warships’ at sea in next 2 years
Amidst incursions by China into Indonesia's Extended Economic Zone, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is looking for a major investment in military gear.
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Aussies unveil new hypersonics center, signal distance from Ukraine crisis
A hypersonic cruise missile under development by the US and Australia uses an air-breathing scramjet engine and is meant to be carried by Australia's F-18s and F-35As, as well as the P-8A surveillance aircraft.
UK Foreign Sec to Putin: ‘Massive cost’ if Russia invades Ukraine
"What I would say as well, is that dealing with this immediate situation is of course, an absolute priority, but the free world," Liz Truss said, "also needs to work together to reduce economic dependence on Russia, to put in place the agreements that help countries have alternatives in terms of trade and investment."
China grumbles as Japan, Aussies ink treaty to meld forces
Japan's ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami, made pretty clear that China was a driving force behind the treaty's approval, noting the two nations must "increase deterrence."
Managing China, whether through threats or talk: 2022 Preview
Expect the political battle over the island nations like Fiji or the Solomons to be a big part of Chinese-American geopolitics in the new year.