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Australia’s Prototype Missile Shield Could Draw on the Navy’s Arsenal

Australia’s Prototype Missile Shield Could Draw on the Navy’s Arsenal

Australia’s prototype land-based missile shield could eventually fire some of the same missiles carried by the navy’s Hobart-class destroyers and planned for its future Hunter-class frigates, according to Lockheed Martin. The claim points to a potential shortcut in Canberra’s effort to build a medium-

US to Fund Philippine Coast Guard Pier and Lift Military Aid Against China

US to Fund Philippine Coast Guard Pier and Lift Military Aid Against China

The United States will fund new port infrastructure and raise military financing for the Philippines, deepening its support for Manila as the country struggles to hold ground against China in the South China Sea. A State Department fact sheet released on 22 July committed $9 million to expand a Philippine

US Marines Test Satellite-Independent Link Between Philippines and Australia

US Marines Test Satellite-Independent Link Between Philippines and Australia

US Marines have established a direct high-frequency radio link between the Philippines and northern Australia, demonstrating how two increasingly important forward forces could remain connected if satellite communications were disrupted. The test linked Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia in Manila with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, approximately 3,200 kilometres

US Targets PAC-3 and THAAD Propulsion Bottleneck in Missile Production Push

US Targets PAC-3 and THAAD Propulsion Bottleneck in Missile Production Push

The United States has signed two seven-year framework agreements with L3Harris to expand propulsion production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors, bringing a critical node in the missile supply chain into Washington’s wider production drive. The agreements extend the strategy below prime contractor Lockheed Martin and into

Saab Secures SEK 10.1bn GlobalEye Order From Unnamed Middle East Buyer

Saab Secures SEK 10.1bn GlobalEye Order From Unnamed Middle East Buyer

An unnamed Middle Eastern state has ordered two Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, raising the possibility that the system has secured its second operator in the region. Saab values the contract at SEK 10.1 billion, around $1.04 billion, with both aircraft due for delivery in

South Korea Is Rebuilding Its Marine Corps. But for Which War?

South Korea Is Rebuilding Its Marine Corps. But for Which War?

American and South Korean marines will spend 12 days conducting live-fire drills, amphibious operations and logistics training across South Korea from 28 July. The exercise, known as KMEP 26.2, is designed to improve their ability to operate together during a crisis. It comes as Seoul reverses Marine Corps

BAE Systems Unveils Brontanax as Britain Re-enters Combat Drone Race

BAE Systems Unveils Brontanax as Britain Re-enters Combat Drone Race

BAE Systems has unveiled Brontanax, Britain’s first domestically designed Collaborative Combat Aircraft, with a first flight planned for 2027 and availability for Royal Air Force service targeted before the end of the decade. The aircraft gives Britain a tangible route back into a global competition it had appeared to