The Royal Australian Air Force has contracted Anduril Australia to demonstrate autonomous base defense capabilities against air and ground threats for northern bases.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered support to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for "dismantling attack infrastructure" along the border with Lebanon.
Russia plans to hike its defense spending by 30 percent next year as it diverts more resources to fund its offensive in Ukraine, draft budget plans showed.
The US must strengthen its merchant marine fleet and maritime strategy to safeguard national security, economic stability, and military readiness in the face of rising global competition and geostrategic risks.
The UK has delivered 10 additional AS90 artillery guns to Ukraine since its new government took charge in July and is on course to send six more in the coming weeks.