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EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS

EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS
EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Andrew Hastie discussed keeping AUKUS a three-party arrangement, the housing issue it could create and the need for a new joint defense committee.

Crowded waters: Who’s doing what in the international hotspot of the Red Sea

Crowded waters: Who’s doing what in the international hotspot of the Red Sea
Crowded waters: Who’s doing what in the international hotspot of the Red Sea

From Operation Properity Guardian to Operation Aspides, dozens of countries are militarily active in the Red Sea, and sometimes wires get crossed.

Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China

Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China
Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China

By the end of March, the Philippines expects to have its first BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles, and Japan plans to begin training its personnel to operate Tomahawk missiles.

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific
Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

“There’s no way we go into a large-scale fight without relying on allies and partners for supply chain airfields [and ports]. We’ve identified [those], you know, down to every airfield and port there is,” said Army Materiel Command head Gen. Charles Hamilton. “Have we done the same thing here in the United States?”

Emirati defense giant EDGE Group teams with Spain’s Indra to dive into advanced radar market

Emirati defense giant EDGE Group teams with Spain’s Indra to dive into advanced radar market
Emirati defense giant EDGE Group teams with Spain’s Indra to dive into advanced radar market

The agreement speaks “volumes about EDGE’s resolve to develop sound domestic production capabilities of next-gen radar systems in the short term and to position itself as a competitive radar production hub regionally in the long run,” one analyst told Breaking Defense.

Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns

Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns
Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns

Pyongyang seeks “direct military assistance from Russia to include fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and ballistic missile production equipment,” said Mira Rapp Hooper, the White House’s top advisor on the Korean peninsula,

Iran shows off naval guns, missiles and UAV named ‘Gaza’ at Qatari defense show

Iran shows off naval guns, missiles and UAV named ‘Gaza’ at Qatari defense show
Iran shows off naval guns, missiles and UAV named ‘Gaza’ at Qatari defense show

One representative at Tehran’s expansive booth told Breaking Defense the weapons are available to export to basically any country except the US and Israel.

The mythical national security argument for protecting the steel industry

The mythical national security argument for protecting the steel industry
The mythical national security argument for protecting the steel industry

In this op-ed, William C. Greenwalt argues that American-made steel is not as imperative to the defense industry as it once was.

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts
With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

The deal may have been announced in response to tensions in east Africa, but analysts told Breaking Defense it fits with Turkey’s long investment in the region and its aim to be a maritime player beyond its shores.

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.

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea
Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

The EU opted to start its own maritime security force in the Red Sea, despite a months-long established American-led effort. Analysts see evidence of fissures between Western partners.

Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships

Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships
Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships

Breaking Defense talks with Chua Jin Kiat, executive vice president for international defense for ST Engineering, about the company’s foreign sales goals.

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.

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft
ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

“The US Marines have discussed our 10-seater,” Leon Tan, general manager at ST Engineering told Breaking Defense.

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