Indian Army turns to Russia again for air defence assets
Several announcements regarding Indian air defence systems came in late March, as Delhi replenishes missile stocks and expands its defensive capabilities against air threats...
First Australian-built Boxers roll off the production line
An initial batch of seven Australian-manufactured Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) has been completed at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s production facility at Redbank, Queensland, with...
Thales unveils Expeditionary PathMaster, as MCM receives global attention
The topic of mine countermeasures (MCM) is receiving more intense attention since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to the Israeli-US Operation...
Japan’s EC-2 EW aircraft set to enter service next year
Following its maiden flight on 17 March, Japan’s Kawasaki EC-2 stand-off jammer developmental aircraft is continuing its flight test programme, with another sortie conducted...
TKMS and ST Engineering explore joint submarine support hub in Singapore
German shipbuilder TKMS and Singaporean company ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 24 March to explore the establishment of a joint...
US Completes Delivery of Anduril Altius-600M Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
The United States has completed delivery of 291 Altius-600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, reinforcing Taipei’s asymmetric defence posture amid ongoing tensions with China. Approved...
Taiwan takes receipt of its first MQ-9Bs
The first pair of MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) was handed over to Taiwan’s air force...
Pakistan and Afghanistan pause hostilities after weeks of fighting
Pakistan and Afghanistan have temporarily ceased hostilities following weeks of border clashes and cross-border strikes. The latest round of clashes between the two erstwhile...
Australian-Kiwi defence ties tighten further under Anzac Vision 2035
ANZAC partners Australia and New Zealand held foreign and defence ministerial consultations in Canberra on 17 March, with one outcome being a decision to...