Download IPFS Australia’s defence sector is preparing for a series of key events aimed at strengthening national security strategies and fostering collaboration with the defence industry. The Townsville Defence Forum, taking place today, brings together military officials, government representatives, industry leaders, and academics to discuss current challenges, operational priorities, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks this week with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, a meeting that marks an important step toward reducing tensions between India and China after years of strained relations. The discussions focused on stabilizing the disputed Himalayan border while exploring possibilities[Read More…]

Download IPFS The defense and counterterrorism partnership between Pakistan and the United States has entered a new phase, marked by Washington’s decision to intensify cooperation against groups threatening Pakistan’s internal security. The shift highlights a renewed commitment at the highest levels of both governments to address shared threats. On August[Read More…]

Download IPFS Airbus completed the first autonomous flight of its H145 helicopter using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, marking a key milestone in unmanned rotorcraft development. The flight took place in Grand Prairie, Texas, in June, with a safety pilot on board. The mission is part of the U.S. Marine[Read More…]

Download IPFS A rift has emerged within the UK government over whether to send a Royal Navy frigate through the Taiwan Strait, exposing tensions between defence priorities and diplomatic caution. The debate centres on HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate set to accompany the carrier HMS Prince of Wales on[Read More…]

Download IPFS Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport to advance guided weapons production as part of the Australian Government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan. Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin will lease a facility at Avalon Airport to store equipment essential for the domestic[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has urged China to step up investment in the Gwadar Port and its associated industrial free zone, but analysts caution that slow implementation, weak investor confidence, and persistent infrastructure problems continue to hold back progress. At a recent China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) joint working group meeting in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a major three-year contract worth up to £125 million to Cook Defence Systems, a specialist manufacturer based in County Durham. The agreement will supply essential spare tracks for the British Army’s armoured fighting vehicles, including the Challenger 3 tanks, ensuring[Read More…]

Download IPFS South Korea and the United States began their annual joint military exercise on Monday, a large-scale operation designed to bolster defense readiness against North Korea. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will run for 11 days, concluding on August 28, with both live training and computer-simulated command post operations.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Kharagpur, India, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, warned Monday that India’s dependence on imported technology, energy, and defense systems makes the nation vulnerable to sanctions and geopolitical disruptions. Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), he stressed that the[Read More…]