China’s growing aggression in the Indo-Pacific, along with Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, have made one thing clear: military force has returned as a normal tool of coercion. For Australia, the question is how…
This week, former Australian Defence Force chief Chris Barrie said he did not see any evidence from China ‘of global aspirations and global dominance aspirations that we’ve seen out of the United States’. He also called for Australia to scrap…
GARDEN ISLAND, Australia (Oct. 27, 2026) – Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) arrives at HMAS Stirling on Oct. 27, 2026, for a planned submarine maintenance period (SMP) supporting AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. During the…
By Staff Sgt. Joshua OhNovember 5, 2026 JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — For Signal Intelligence Analysts, daily duty typically revolves around high-frequency antennas, data terminals, and secure workspaces. But across the vast littoral expanses of the Pacific, combat operations do not begin or…
The Finnish Defence Forces demonstrated its autonomous systems developed by Patria at an event organised by the Finnish Navy in Upinniemi, Finland on 5 November. The establishment of an Unmanned Systems Company within the Coastal Brigade at the start of next…
Britain is seeking industry input to shape the Royal Navy's Type 93 XLUUV capability under its Hybrid Navy and AUKUS plans. UK Calls Industry to Shape Royal Navy’s Future Type 93 Extra-Large Uncrewed Submarine Force. Britain is taking a significant step toward…
The assets, which were unveiled at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) include light utility vehicles engineered for bush and land-based operations, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle, newly delivered armoured vehicles, and an array of specialized tactical…
On 3 November 2026, the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) and the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID) signed a contract with Naval Group launching the production of the UCUV (Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle) demonstrator for the benefit of the French Navy. Launched…
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado arrives at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on Oct. 27, 2026. (Trice Denny/U.S. Navy) By SETH ROBSON STARS AND STRIPES Published 55 minutes ago · Australians are debating where to build a second submarine base on the country’s…
On 3 November, South Korea’s navy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration launched the 3,600-ton submarine Seohui (SS-088) at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo yard in Geoje, Newspim reports. Seohui is the second boat of Jangbogo-III Batch-II, contracted in 2021, laid down in 2024 and…
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