South Korea inducts first locally developed fighter jet into air force
Introduction of KF-21 into South Korea's military marks a significant milestone for country's defense industry
How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threats
The drone age did not end armored warfare. It rewrote the terms of survival, and Chinese military analysts are paying attention.
Australian MQ-4C Tritons, MC-55A Peregrines reach Initial Operational Capability
Attaining IOC for the RAAF's MQ-4Cs has “significantly strengthened its ability to deliver persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance effects across Australia’s primary area of military interest,” according to the announcement.
Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missing components “are unserviceable and deemed low risk for exploitation."
Boeing picks Lite Coms for Aussie BLOS SATCOM terminals
Australia's LAND 4140 program aims to modernize the Australian military's land-based C4I architecture across all domains.
Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract
Lockheed Martin says the enhancements under Australia’s Project AIR6500 Tranche 2B will establish a “scalable path” for future improvements and integration of future technological advances.
To counter China, America’s next CCA needs a different mission
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments' Greg Malandrino argues in this op-ed that a fight with China will require CCAs for defense as well as offense.
Belgium and India partner on local 70mm rocket assembly, wave of industry agreements
Belgian defense officials said the cooperation will strengthen European security of rocket supply.
GE Aerospace to provide marine gas turbine engines for South Korea’s KDDX destroyers
It will supply 12 LM2500+G4 engines for six KDDX-class ships.
Australia identifies future defense precinct site for AUKUS sub sustainment
It has also conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Hunter-class frigate.
Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget
The new budget proposal will have to be approved by the opposition-controlled legislature.
US-South Korea military drills cut in half after Trump’s broadside
President Donald Trump's call to drastically shorten the exercise out of deference to North Korea's leader reportedly took Seoul by surprise.
Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser
Both countries will also accelerate discussions for Japan to use Australian ranges for hypersonic weapon tests.
What China’s PLA says it is learning from the Iran war
From AI integration to the economics of air and missile defense, Chinese military commentators are paying especially close attention to the US-Israel war in Iran.