Pentagon chief Austin confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
“What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen. These are things that we need to sort out,†Lloyd Austin was quoted as saying.
Asia Pacific
Australia announces $4.7 billion purchase of US air defense missiles
The deal checks off a top priority in Australia's 2024 defense strategy, published this spring.
Taiwan taps satellite hookups to help down invading drones
"This will help prevent systemic collapse of the core communication network in potential future conflicts,†said the CEO of Tron Future.
Project Convergence to plant a flag in the Pacific
Project Convergence heads to the Pacific to put experimentation to the test from Hawaii to Guam, down the first island chain and into Australia.
One on one with US Army Pacific Command chief Gen. Charles Flynn
The Army's top commander in the Pacific discusses the service's new long-range strike arsenal and building roads with local engineers.
US Army Pacific to absorb new units under ‘transformation’ mantra
Several units in the Pacific — from Hawaii to Alaska — were chosen as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s 'transformation in contact' push.
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.
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.
