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Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State

Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.

Poland to Build Rescue Ship for Navy

Poland’s state-run Armaments Group has signed a contract to develop a Ratownik (Lifeguard) rescue ship to support the Polish Navy’s future submarine operations.

US Investigating Link Between Army Veteran Suspects of New Year’s Day Terrorism

Authorities are eyeing the possibility of a link between the US Army veterans who are suspects in separate acts of terrorism in Las Vegas and New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Embraer to Deliver Four A-29 Super Tucanos to African Customer

Embraer has signed a contract to supply four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft for an African customer.

Serbia Begins Distributing Komarac Kamikaze Drones to Military

Serbia’s Ministry of Defense has begun adopting the Komarac family of single-use unmanned aerial systems for its armed forces.

Myanmar Launches Frigate, Commissions Anti-Submarine Corvettes

Myanmar has inaugurated an FF-135-class frigate and named two anti-submarine warfare corvettes at the Thanlyin Naval Base in Yangon.

Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets

Saudi Arabia has revealed its intent to acquire around 100 KAAN all-weather combat aircraft from Turkey as part of its air force modernization plan.

Czech Republic Reopens Damascus Embassy to Help US

The Czech Republic, whose embassy has represented the US in Syria since 2012, has reopened its mission after closing it last month.

Ethiopia Backs New Peacekeeping Force in Somalia

Ethiopia announced that it will collaborate with a new African Union force against Islamist Al-Shabaab insurgents in Somalia, which is set to deploy later this month.

Israel Army Says Intercepted Missile, Drone Launched From Yemen

Israel's military reported that it shot down a missile and a drone launched from Yemen, the latest in a series of attacks from the country targeting Israel in recent weeks.

Japan to Purchase 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles From US in $3.64B Deal

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Japan.

S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items

South Korea is working to expand its 3D printing capabilities to produce military hardware that is difficult to procure or in short supply.

Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban

China said it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the US announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.

RTX Awarded $946M Deal to Provide Romania With More Patriot Systems

RTX has secured a $946-million contract to deliver additional Patriot missile systems to Romania to bolster the country’s air defense capabilities.

Indian Navy to Commission Two Warships, Submarine for Frontline Fleet

The Indian Navy will commission three frontline vessels on January 15, the “Nilgiri” stealth frigate, the “Surat” stealth destroyer, and the “Vaghsheer” submarine.

Germany Delivers 15 Leopard Tanks, Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package including 15 Leopard 1A5 tanks and IRIS-T air defense systems.