New Zealand, Australia swap senior military commanders
The move is meant to solidify the two nations' defense cooperation in a region where China is flexing its military muscles.
Congress
House leaders urge White House to share more tech with Australia, UK
Two top Republican lawmakers in the House say the U.S. restrictions on arms exports could hinder competition with China.
Australian Army seeks light vehicles for its littoral ambitions
“As part of our transition to a littoral brigade, we’re experimenting with a lot of mobility options,” said one Australian Army commander.
Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US says
The sinking of China’s first Zhou-class submarine represents a setback for Beijing as it continues to build out the world’s largest navy.
China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean
The ICBM carried a dummy warhead and fell into a designated area of the sea, the Defense Ministry said in a statement posted to social media.
US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China’s alarm
The U.S. Army transported the Typhon missile system to the northern Philippines as part of combat exercises in April with Philippine troops.
Australia primes local production of solid rocket motors for its ammo
Subsidiaries of major global defense firms are already lining up for the business, as Canberra seeks to boost its ammunitions stocks.
BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian Army
The defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a "collaborative combat" variant.
Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service's DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
Airborne assault comes to Super Garuda Shield exercise in Indonesia
Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia expands with new participants and demonstrates new joint, combined operational capabilities.
India orders hundreds of new engines for Su-30MKI fighters
The contract, worth more than 260 billion rupees or US$3.1 billion, will see the first engine handed over to the Indian Air Force after a year.
New Zealand Air Force receives first Super Hercules cargo plane
The fleet will eventually comprise five aircraft, decided in a $1 billion deal that goes back to 2020.
Russia launches massive naval drills with China
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war games, which span both hemispheres, are the largest of their kind in three decades.
Air Force wants to expand enlisted airmen exchanges with Australia
U.S. enlisted airmen must be comfortable working alongside allied and partner nations in case a conflict with China erupts, the CMSAF David Flosi said.
‘Range of options’ ready for South China Sea aggression: US admiral
Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its territorial claims in the South China Sea.
With Italian ship visit, Japanese officials observe F-35 carrier ops
As Japan gets set to receive the first of 42 purchased F-35Bs which will fly from two carriers, Tokyo officials got a sneak peek on the Cavour.
Kongsberg to set up missile plant in Australia, joins local ammo push
The new facility will be the first such site outside of Norway, as Australia has prioritized the local production of ammunition.
