China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
Asia Pacific
Turkey, Indonesia advance joint armor lineup with new troop carrier
FNSS executives unveiled the conceptual design for the envisioned troop transporter, dubbed “Kaplan,” at the Istanbul Saha Expo arms fair in late October.
India boosts submarine fleet as region’s warship traffic picks up
India is working on a new class of attack submarines after the government approved almost $5 billion for the program.
India’s MQ-9B buy from the US caps fruitless push for homemade drone
Defense leaders in News Delhi believe their drone needs are too urgent to wait for domestic developments that have yet to mature.
North Korea launches long-range missile, signaling tech improvements
The launch was likely meant to meant grab American attention days before the U.S. election and respond to condemnation over the North’s role in Ukraine.
Opinion
Getting more out of US-Australian defense cooperation
Canberra and Washington tend to view challenges in the Indo-Pacific through different ends of a strategic telescope.
Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.
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.
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.
