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New Zealand Starts Market Research for Boeing 757 Military Airlifter Replacement

New Zealand has begun coordinating with the defense industry in its plans to replace the air force’s Boeing 757 transport aircraft.

Iraq to Import $2.8B in South Korean Missile Systems

Iraq has signed a $2.8 billion deal with South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 to procure mid-range surface-to-air missile defense systems.

Chantiers de l’Atlantique Launches Second French Navy Logistics Support Ship

Chantiers de l’Atlantique has launched the French Navy’s second Logistics Support Ship, the Jacques Stosskopf, in Saint-Nazaire.

US Coast Guard Completes Dolphin Helo, Ocean Sentry Aircraft Modernization Programs

The US Coast Guard has finalized works under its H-65 Dolphin Conversion/Sustainment Program and HC-144 Ocean Sentry Refresh framework.

South Korea to Buy Hundreds of Polish ‘Warmate’ Kamikaze Drones

South Korea is poised to procure hundreds of loitering munitions from Poland in a deal that could reportedly reach $52 million.

Japan to Build Second Aegis-Equipped Vessel

Japan has formally contracted a local shipbuilding company to develop the country’s second Aegis System Equipped Vessel.

Bamako Breached: JNIM’s Capital Strike Signals Dangerous New Chapter for Mali

JNIM's successful attack on Mali's capital Bamako highlights the junta's inability to effectively counter the growing threat of militant groups.

Nearly 500 Dead in Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Strongholds in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least 492 people on Monday, marking the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza war began.

Russia Says 3 Killed by Ukraine Border Strike

Ukrainian shelling killed three people, including a child, in a Russian border village, the provincial governor said.

Japan Protests Airspace ‘Violation’ by Russian Patrol Plane

Japan lodged a "very serious protest" with Moscow after a Russian patrol plane entered its airspace three times, the defense minister said, calling it the first confirmed incursion since 2019.

US Sending More Troops to Middle East as Tensions Grow

The US is sending a "small number" of additional troops to the Middle East in response to rising tensions in the region, the Pentagon said, giving few further details.

Australia Reopens Upgraded Port Vila Barracks for Vanuatu

The Australian Department of Defence has launched a redeveloped barracks in Port Vila to boost Vanuatu’s defense capabilities.

Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of Future British Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft

Boeing has completed the initial flight of the UK Royal Air Force’s future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft at Birmingham Airport.

Pentagon Renews General Dynamics Network Infrastructure Support Contract

General Dynamics Information Technology has secured a contract to extend support for the US Department of Defense’s network infrastructure.

Saab Concludes GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft Deliveries to UAE

The UAE Air Force has taken delivery of its fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft ordered from Saab.

Lockheed Braces for First Sea-Launched JAGM Missile Test

Lockheed Martin plans to conduct the first-ever sea-launched trial of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile next year.