Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.
New Taiwan-Made System Keeps Drones Flying Without GPS
Taiwan has unveiled an AI-powered navigation solution that allows unmanned aerial systems to keep flying even when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.
Tanks With 10kW Lasers: India Explores New Layer of Armored Protection
The Indian Army is exploring a new approach to protecting T-90 and Arjun tanks on drone-saturated battlefields: equipping them with 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons.
Solomons PM Says to Review Secretive Security Pact With China
New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said he would be reviewing a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing, which rattled Canberra and Washington by opening the door to Chinese forces in the South Pacific.
Rubio Says Latest Arms Sale to Taiwan Remains Under Review
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that a massive arms sale to Taiwan, opposed by Beijing, remains under review.
Second Australian Navy Arafura Patrol Ship Enters Service
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned its second Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel in Western Australia.
Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Development, Production With Japan
Turkey has announced intent to expand defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems.
South Korea’s Naver Goes Palantir-Style With Launch of Defense AI Unit
South Korea's largest internet company is expanding into military AI, focusing on sovereign cloud infrastructure and intelligence analysis.
Sat Images Expose China’s Massive Desert Network to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent
Satellite imagery has revealed that China is building a network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications hubs near its Hami nuclear missile silo field in Xinjiang, a move analysts say could strengthen Beijing’s ability to carry out a retaliatory nuclear strike.
Malaysia Slams ‘Deafening Silence’ Over Scrapped Norway Missile Deal
Malaysia criticized the "deafening silence" from major powers on Sunday over the collapse of its deal with Norway for a naval missile system, saying it "sends a dangerous message" about the integrity of international contracts.
Japan Defense Chief Takes Swipe at China at Security Meet
Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.
Pentagon Chief Hits Measured Tone on China at Asia Defense Meet
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the US sought a "respectful" regional balance.
Ukraine War Drives Boom in Taiwan Drone Exports
Taiwan’s unmanned aerial system exports are surging as the war in Ukraine drives global demand for autonomous solutions and pushes governments to diversify away from Chinese suppliers.
RTX Builds Self-Healing Comms System to Survive Heavy Battlefield Jamming
RTX subsidiary BBN Technologies is working to help soldiers maintain uninterrupted communications on contested battlefields with its new “self-healing” system.
India Elevates Missile Strike Accuracy With Next-Gen Electronic Guidance System
Indian missile systems are set for a major leap in targeting accuracy as the Defence Research and Development Laboratory develops a next-gen navigation and electronic guidance suite.
Israel Launches AI Unit to Support Frontline Ops
Israel is expanding frontline military AI integration with a dedicated unit focused on operational decision support and data fusion.
AI Firm, University Team Up to Train Future Defense AI Specialists in S.Korea
The partnership focuses on practical AI training, defense industry projects, and workforce development pathways.
China Leaders Skip Asia Defense Summit Headlined by US
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.
Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi
The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.
Taiwan Sets Up Drone Battalions Across Three Combat Zones: Report
Taiwan has deployed drone battalions across three operational combat zones as part of its broader push to expand unmanned warfare capabilities.
New Zealand Boosts Defense Spending in Face of ‘Adverse’ Security Environment
New Zealand's government will boost defense spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday.
China Issues New Rules to Keep Senior Military Officials in Check
China has issued new measures to enforce discipline for top military officials, the latest push in President Xi Jinping's years-long effort to purge corruption from the armed forces.
Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.
