New Zealand has identified Japan’s Mogami-class frigate and Britain’s Type 31 as the two candidates under consideration for its naval frigate replacement program, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced on May 7, 2026, putting Tokyo’s warship […]
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has deployed Su-30MK2 long-range fighter aircraft for operations over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. The Su-30MK2 was by far the most reliable fighter type in Chinese service compared […]
Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday, underscoring the severity of the purge in […]
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Labor will seek capital from private investors and the $4.5 trillion super industry to help bankroll a multi-billion dollar build-out of the nation’s missile stockpiles, but funds warn performance rules and return hurdles will limit […]
Norway has joined a four-nation effort with the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to align their Type 26 warship programs, expanding a common frigate design into a coordinated allied fleet. This will improve North Atlantic […]
On April 29, 2026, the Republic of Singapore Navy held the steel cutting ceremony of the third and fourth Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV) at a ST Engineering shipyard in Singapore. The Republic of Singapore Navy […]
Meghan Quinn is a mate of Glyn Davis, the China-friendly former head of the Prime Minister’s Office. She worked on the Asian Century White paper. Davis put pressure on PM Albanese because Beijing doesn’t like […]
Australia is expanding its Bushmaster fleet with 268 upgraded vehicles to move more troops under armor and sustain operations in mine- and drone-threat environments. This directly boosts force survivability and mobility, ensuring units can deploy, […]
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