Hegseth praises Indo-Pacific nations for improving defense capabilities, pragmatism
Indo-Pacific countries investments in their defense an example of how burden sharing works, says Hegseth.
South Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense expects its first nuclear-powered submarine to enter service in the mid-2030s.
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Acquisition reform at the speed of war
As part of the DoW’s acquisition transformation, streamlined processes must be extended to all companies in the defense industrial base.
Australia kicks off $7.8 billion Collins-class submarine life extension
The program will keep the submarines in service to the 2040s, 20 years longer than originally planned.
Potential $4.2B military helicopter sale for S. Korea approved by Washington
India has also been approved for howitzer, helicopter sustainment packages.
Australia unveils $45.2 billion defense budget with ramp up in AUKUS spending
This year's budget represents a six percent increase over last year's defense spending.
Taiwan’s parliament passes pared-back supplementary defense budget
The approved supplemental budget is much lower than the NT$1.25 trillion proposed by the Lai administration, with the funding going towards two separate US arms packages for Taiwan.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Raytheon awarded SeaRAM contract for Australian frigates
The contract covers the three Aussie frigates that will be built in Japan.
Malaysia looks for ‘further clarifications’ from Norway after Naval Strike Missile order falters
Malaysia and Kongsberg signed a deal in 2018 for supply of an undisclosed number of NSM weapons to equip six new Littoral Combat Ships.
Australia enlists Northrop Grumman for solid rocket motor production
It will also work with DefendTex, Black Sky Industries and Anduril Australia to explore novel manufacturing methods
Australia boosts army with HIMARS and more armored vehicles
The HIMARS buy will come to $2.3 billion AUD, as the Australian military aims to "significantly enhance" its long-range strike capability.
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
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
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.