Japan loosens arms exports rules in major shift
Tokyo's shift clears the way for arms exports to partners and allies.
Australia pledges to boost defense spend to 3% of GDP, says US remains key partner
The US ally will add $53B AUD in defense spending from earlier projections over the coming decade
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
Australia gets new military leaders, including first female army chief
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will take up her new appointment in July
South Korea’s KAI rolls out first production KF-21 fighter jet
The aircraft, a two-seat jet carrying the serial number 26-001, rolled out at KAI’s facilities at Sacheon in a ceremony attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
State Department clears $340M FMS request for hypersonic missile testing support for Japan
The Japanese government has earmarked $769 million in its defense budget for HVGP development and deployment for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on April 1.
Lockheed Martin Australia, Rheinmetall exploring HIMARS sustainment Down Under
Though the tie-up isn't complete, if the deal happens Lockheed would see work done on its HIMARS at a Rheinmetall center in Queensland.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
India seeking to join European sixth-generation fighter program: Reports
One defense analyst said that at this stage, it may be difficult for either the GCAP or FCAS teams to take on new development partners.
Australia to get 40 more Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels
Australian navy chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said that the Bluebottle was an extremely durable asset, noting that “these things have remained on station as the cyclones have rolled through, and they've remained operational.”
US sinking of Iranian navy ship stirs controversy in Australia, India
Australia has confirmed that three of its sailors were on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine when it struck the Iranian frigate, though Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied that they took part in the action.
Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream maritime surveillance aircraft
The G550-MSA is the latest in a series of major defense acquisitions announced by Singapore for the maritime domain in recent years.
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3D vision is redefining how drones navigate without GPS
As “dirty” RF and contested environments proliferate, autonomy increasingly depends on resilient positioning.
Taiwan should create drone swarm ‘asymmetric hellscape’ to blunt Chinese invasion: Report
“Drones could augment Taiwan’s limited stockpile of expensive weapons with precise, affordable mass that produces cross-domain effects while reducing risk to military personal by employing uncrewed systems for the most dangerous missions," the Center for New American Security report says.
Austal secures second Australian Landing Craft Heavy contract
"This contract reflects the growing strength and success of Austal’s Australian operations — and Australian industry — within the national shipbuilding and sustainment enterprise,” Austal Limited CEO Paddy Gregg said in the company announcement.
China’s nuclear submarine production rate surpasses that of US: Report
IISS research found that China launched 10 submarines with an estimated displacement of 79,000 tonnes between 2021 and 2025.
Australia invests $2.75 billion in AUKUS submarine yard
"South Australia is at the centre of one of the most significant defence undertakings in our history," Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas said in a press release.