US Army wants up to 100 drone boats to fill watercraft gap in Pacific
As the Army contends with a shortage of boats in the Pacific, it's looking at autonomous watercraft to fill the gaps.
Asia Pacific
Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan
The countries said Chinese patrols off the coast of Taiwan threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation.
China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons
An Air Force researcher said China's assessments of U.S. stealth capabilities "diverge from technical reality and operational practice."
India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower
The country has made strides in constructing complex naval platforms but remains dependent on foreign suppliers for key technologies.
US Marines in Okinawa receive first MADIS, NMESIS platforms
The delivery marks the service’s latest integration of modernized defenses in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific.
US Army tests autonomous boats during Philippine exercise
Autonomous boats helped escort a U.S. Army vessel during a military exercise, in a demonstration of how uncrewed assets are changing maritime operations.
US couldn’t repair battle-damaged ships in war with China, study finds
Battle-damaged U.S. warships could not be quickly repaired and returned to combat during a war with China, according to a new study by RAND.
Can China’s latest air-to-air missile take on its US equivalent? Definitely maybe, experts say.
The PL-16’s specs would let it chase large, slower-moving aircraft, one analyst said, though its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear.
US Army launches new Indo-Pacific multi-domain command
The move combines traditional formations with some of the service’s cyber, space, unmanned systems and electronic warfare capabilities.
Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones
The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.
Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command
U.S. Pacific Command was the formation's official name until 2018, when it was changed to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
US Army’s ‘Tropic Lightning’ Division ponders transformation lessons from Philippine war games
Because of HIMARS, Maj. Gen. Bartholomees pointed out his “division artillery is really what transformed the most.”
India touts new ballistic missile defense prowess after tests
India aims to joint a small club of countries capable of bringing down incoming missiles with technology made domestically.
Australia forges ahead with 155mm ammo production
The Maryborough factory will commence M795 production by late 2028 at a rate of 15,000 rounds annually.
US Navy stands up naval support activity in Western Australia
As part of the AUKUS security pact, NSA Stirling will provide support for personnel assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West.
The US usually sells weapons to Taiwan – with drones, expect the reverse
Taiwan's biggest appeal is the lack of China in the manufacturing supply chain, one analyst said.
