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Indian Air Force jets shot down as tensions escalate between India, Pakistan
Two Indian Air Force jets have reportedly been shot down as cross-border tension escalates between Pakistan and India.
May 07 2025
NZDF deployed to monitor North Korea sanctions amid DPRK destroyer launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed maritime patrol aircraft to monitor ship-to-ship transfers and resources being illegally delivered to North Korea.
May 07 2025
NIOA Group announces strategic collaboration, distribution changes
Arms and ammunition supplier NIOA Group has announced a raft of business changes involving the manufacture and supply of firearms.
May 07 2025
Anduril signs agreement to acquire networking systems company Klas
American defence company Anduril Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire tactical networking and computer technologies developer Klas.
May 07 2025
From Lightning to Super Lightning: Lockheed Martin chief hints at evolution pathways
Boeing’s evolution of the venerable F/A-18 Hornet into the Super Hornet sought to breathe fresh life into a legacy platform. Now it appears that the fifth-generation...
May 06 2025
Chinese troops to march in Russian parades for World War II commemoration
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops will march alongside Russian military forces during the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War...
May 06 2025
Embraer showcases Special Operations-focused KC-390
Embraer Defense & Security has used the Miami-based Special Operations Forces Week conference to demonstrate the KC‑390 Millennium multi‑mission capabilities of its...
May 06 2025
UniSA proposes new financial model to help Navy manage fleet
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a new planning formula designed to optimise the life cycle value of Australia’s warships amid...
May 06 2025
New Zealand announces funding boost to replace Seasprite helicopters, uplift defence
The New Zealand government has announced more than $2 billion in a crucial funding increase for the replacement of ageing Seasprite maritime helicopters.
May 06 2025
Aviation expert confirms DeepSeek usage to design, review Chinese fighter jets
The People’s Republic of China aviation experts have confirmed the use of large language model AI, such as DeepSeek, in designing the country’s next-generation of...
May 06 2025
Post-election delivery: Second MQ-4C Triton touches down quietly at RAAF Tindal
Australia’s second MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system has flown silently into Australia.
May 05 2025
US conducts end-to-end flight test of sea-based hypersonic missile
The US military has conducted a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile under plans to achieve America’s first sea-based hypersonic...
May 05 2025
Election fallout sees call for greater ‘independence’ for Australia’s future
With the election behind us, Australia can finally move forward – but as one newly elected independent urged a more autonomous, nuanced strategy for the nation’s...
May 05 2025
Australia donates aerial drones to bolster Philippines’ maritime awareness
The Australian government has donated $950,000 worth of drones and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) under the Philippine-Australia Strategic...
May 05 2025
US State Department approves F-16 jet modifications, sustainment FMS for Ukraine
The US State Department has approved F-16 fighter jet modifications, sustainment, and equipment for the government of Ukraine in a US$310 million foreign military sale.
May 05 2025
Australia, the US, and the Philippines conduct counter-landing live fire exercises
Military personnel from Australia, the United States, and the Philippines have conducted counter-landing live fire exercises in the Indo-Pacific.
May 05 2025
Health support improvements deployed to ADF personnel
The Australian Defence Force is initiating a number of health support improvements to reduce the risk of battlefield casualties and exposure to disease, provide on-the-ground...
May 05 2025
Thales Australia wins Large Business of the Year at NT Defence Industry Excellence Awards
Thales Australia has been crowned with the 2025 Northern Territory Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Defence Industry as winner of Large Business of the Year.
May 02 2025
Our shrinking, self-bankrupting military – getting less for more
Opinion: Australia is spending more and more taxpayers’ dollars equipping our Defence Force, but it is buying less and less. We’re in a spiralling affordability...
May 02 2025
Singaporean defence icon Ng Eng Hen announces upcoming retirement
Defence strategy heavyweight and Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has announced his upcoming retirement from politics.
May 02 2025