Australia, Philippines launch military drills near South China Sea
Australia has launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving over 3,600 personnel in live-fire drills and a beach assault.
Europe
Trump-Putin summit could decide the course of the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump is flying to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Putin that could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine and the fate of European security.
Austria to buy long-range air defenses under Sky Shield push
Vienna is expected to consider the American Patriot system and the Israeli-U.S. Arrow-3 as contenders for the envisioned European missile shield.
MBDA restarts anti-tank mine production as Ukraine war depletes stocks
The PARM contains a shaped charge that can be effective at a distance and can be triggered by a fiber-optical sensor or remote control.
Euro leaders blame industry for failure to meet Ukraine ammo promise
The goal was to deliver 1 million shells in 12 months.
UAE, Korea Aerospace Industries enter talks for KUH-1E helicopter buy
The United Arab Emirates is negotiating the purchase of South Korean helicopters, with the aim of signing a deal by year’s end.
Turkey and UAE cozy up over drone, missile cooperation
The countries have focused on strengthening bilateral ties through agreements in the defense and technology sectors, among others.
Taiwanese troops may be on their way to train on US soil
A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.
Russian arms industry banks on Dubai defense fair to show viability
State-owned Rosoboronexport had announced a new counter-drone weapon to be on display, but the equipment was nowhere to be seen.
US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential
The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.
US, India defense officials meet to talk regional security
India’s relationship with China has deteriorated since 2020, when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along their disputed border.
