The US-ROK test case: Can visas and rules unlock American shipbuilding?
With $150 billion at stake and South Korean companies prepared to invest, focused skilled visas and clear legal guidance can help unlock US shipbuilding capacity.
Photos of China’s tailless J-50 aircraft give hints about stealth profile, likely mission: Experts
“The design is very low drag, and with two even current WS-10C class engines would likely have significant supercruise capabilities at high altitudes, allowing enhanced range and missile reach,” RUSI's Justin Bronk told Breaking Defense.
South Korea selects L3Harris proposal for next early warning aircraft
L3Harris proposed its Phoenix aircraft, which is a Bombardier Defense Global 6500 business jet modified with an advanced radar system, for the US ally, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said Tuesday.
China shows catapult launches of carrierborne aircraft for the first time
The visuals, published by the official social media channels, showed the Shenyang J-15T, J-35 fighters and Xi’an KJ-600 airborne early warning aircraft being launched from the Fujian’s electromagnetic catapults.
Army allowing commanders to approve 3D-printed parts for faster repairs
“[We’re] empowering our generals to take on that risk where we have the right to repair so that they can make these very small parts to get things back on and get them back into the hands of our soldiers," Secretary Driscoll said.
Analysts await forthcoming NDS to clear up defense policy ‘contradictions’
"If it is vague in any way, or they don't follow through ... then I think there is a danger that what we will have will be the same level of commitments, the same level of presence, but actually [with] alliance relationships and partnerships that are not as strong," said Stimson's Kelly Grieco.
‘Already at war’: Palau’s president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront
Separately, Papua New Guinea and Australia are set to sign a new security agreement.
Australia commits to $8 billion investment towards naval shipbuilding, AUKUS prep
More broadly Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles pledged to continue to increase defence spending to record levels to deliver the capabilities Australia needs.
Australia signs contract with Anduril for Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle
Australia will invest 1.7 billion AUD (1.13 billion USD) for the delivery, maintenance and continued development of the Ghost Shark in Australia over the next five years, according to a news release today issued by the Australian Department of Defence.
Singapore selects Boeing P-8 Poseidon as its next Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing told US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the decision during a meeting at the Pentagon, according to a government statement.
How the US should push the Quad-Plus to protect undersea cables
Ryan Claffey of the Center for New American Security argues in this op ed that the US and its allies need to up their game to protect undersea cables in the Indo-Pacific.
India’s air and missile defense plans likely to seek indigenous solutions: Experts
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a plan to develop an integrated air and missile defense system for India, in his Independence Day address on August 15.
China showcases nuclear triad, new missiles and lasers at military parade
The annual military parade showed off a series of new nuclear missiles, drones and hypersonic weapons.
Japan’s $60B defense budget request seeks funding for coastal defense network, more F-35s
The Japanese budget request for the coming fiscal year also includes several systems from the US, including KC-46 tankers.