Asia Pacific

Lockheed to supply Australia with air battle management system

Overhauling Australia’s overhead defenses is expected to generate hundreds of local jobs as well as open the door to a multibillion-dollar export market.

Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk

After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

When will AUKUS allies receive US export control exemptions?

The State Department just updated Congress on efforts to give AUKUS allies a broad export control exemption but stopped short of a certification to do so.

As Turkish ship heads to Japan, industry eyes Eastern exports

There’s a deeper message behind the ship’s eastward trip, experts told Defense News, one that could benefit Turkey’s defense industry.

China dissolves Strategic Support Force, focused on cyber and space

China has now established an Information Support Force, with President Xi Jinping present at its investiture ceremony in Beijing.

US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea

American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.

House passes contentious Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package

The House advanced President Joe Biden's foreign aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan six months after Congress first received the proposal.

India proffers HAL its largest-ever tender: 97 Tejas fighters

The state-owned company has ramped up its annual production capacity in anticipation of additional contracts.

US Army aims to complete multidomain task force structure by FY28

The service is planning to station its 5th Multidomain Task Force at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and will complete formation all five MDTF units by FY28.

South Korea’s HHI inks deal to build four ships for Peru’s Navy

The vessels are part of Peru’s ambitious program to modernize its naval surface fleet, which may involve the construction of 23 ships of different types.

Australia targets major spending boost for Asia-Pacific defense

Budget plans foresee the most significant ramp-up only at the end of the decade, leaving Australia vulnerable to Chinese aggression in the meantime.

House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid

The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.

US Army deploys midrange missile for first time in Philippines

The Mid-Range Capability is in the Philippines for a joint exercise, marking its first-ever deployment after an Army unit recently fielded it.

Anduril pairs with Korean shipbuilder to design new unmanned platforms

Anduril and HD Hyundai will collaborate to pair American software and autonomy with South Korean mass manufacturing in shipbuilding.

Opinion

How to monitor North Korean nuclear violations after Russia’s UN veto

The U.S. should take the lead in creating a coalition of likeminded nations to monitor compliance with U.N. resolutions and international law.

AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pact

President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.