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Australia sponsors language laboratory for Royal Malaysian Air Force
The Australian government has funded computers, equipment software and a new language laboratory for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
July 08 2025
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Aselsan announces testing of laser-based countermeasures to protect aircraft, helicopters
Turkish defence company Aselsan has announced testing of a Directed Infrared Countermeasure System to protect airborne platforms by deflecting live infrared-guided missiles.
July 08 2025
South Korea cuts funding for second procurement of Apache attack helicopters
South Korea could be planning to dump procurement of 36 Apache attack helicopters under budgetary constraints, according to local media reports.
July 08 2025
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visits soldiers at South Queensland Warfighter Exercise
Republic of Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has visited Fijian and Australian troops deployed to the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise.
July 08 2025
Lao People’s Army troops deployed to assist Russia in Kursk, says Ukraine
Military personnel from the Southeast Asia country of Laos will be deployed to assist Russian forces in demining in Kursk, according to information released by the Ukrainian...
July 07 2025
Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank donated to Bovington Tank Museum
The Australian Defence Force has donated an Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank to The Tank Museum at Bovington in the United Kingdom.
July 07 2025
After Tehran falls: How Iran’s crisis rewrites China’s Indo-Pacific strategy
Opinion: The 12-day war weakened Iran but strengthened China, deepening Beijing’s influence and exposing US limits – reshaping Indo-Pacific security dynamics for...
July 07 2025
Russian forces moving to standardised use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
Russian military forces are moving to standardised use of chemical weapons during the war in Ukraine, according to information published by Dutch and German intelligence...
July 07 2025
UK green lights SWEEP autonomous minesweeper tech for Royal Navy
The United Kingdom has announced that the Royal Navy is now able to deploy crewless minesweeping equipment to hunt and destroy mines for the first time.
July 07 2025
RAAF deployed to assist remote airfield repair, surveying in the Philippines
The Australian Defence Force has been deployed to assist the Armed Forces of the Philippines in restoring flying operations from remote airfields near Manila.
July 07 2025
RAN Romeo fleet hits 50,000-hour flight milestone
The Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet has successfully surpassed 50,000 flight hours in the defence of Australia’s maritime interests.
July 07 2025
Solar energy assistance announced for veterans by RESINC, This Story Australia
A Defence-focused, social impact program has been launched to provide veterans with a solar package for their home to help with rising living costs and improve quality of...
July 04 2025
Navy’s material trouble spells trouble for Australia’s security and AUKUS
Opinion: The Navy’s two largest ships have been plagued by a decade of mismanagement and critical failures, raising serious doubts about Defence’s ability to...
July 04 2025
Former Taiwan deputy director Jeremy Cornforth appointed US consul-general in Sydney
Former deputy director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Jeremy Cornforth, has been appointed as the new US consul-general in Sydney.
July 04 2025
All aboard: M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks en route from US to Australia
Next-generation M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks are being shipped to Australia under a US foreign military sale program.
July 04 2025
Indonesian pilot completes flight in South Korean KF-21 aircraft
An Indonesian Air Force pilot has flown front seat in a KF-21 Boramae prototype fighter aircraft during a recent test in South Korea.
July 04 2025
Boeing tapped for US$2.8bn US Space Force strategic satellite comms contract
Boeing has been awarded a US$2.8 billion (approximately AU$4.2 billion) contract to enhance the United States’ space-based nuclear command and control infrastructure...
July 04 2025
Australia, India sign agreement to enhance undersea surveillance technology
Defence has signed its first science and technology project arrangement with India to enhance undersea surveillance technology.
July 04 2025
Daily deflections: Prime Minister Albanese under increasing pressure to lift defence spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under increasing pressure to lift Australia’s percentage of GDP defence spending, with major media networks now...
July 03 2025
Huntington Ingalls Industries launches latest Virginia Class submarine
Huntington Ingalls Industries has confirmed that the Arkansas, a Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has been successfully launched into the James River from its...
July 03 2025