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12 May

Joe Saballa

India’s First C295 Tactical Transport Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

The Indian Air Force has completed the maiden flight of its first C295 tactical transport aircraft.

11 May

Joe Saballa

US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development

US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.

9 May

A bomb disposal robot from the Queensland Police Service identifies a suspicious package placed outside of the Country Bank Stadium as part of Exercise Austral Shield 22 in Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Austral Shield 2022 is designed to exercise the Australian Defence Forces short-notice contingency reaction in the execution of Domestic Security Response options to a domestic security threat, in accordance with Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903. Held this year in Townsville, the exercise utilises a Special Operations element and Reserve forces mobilised from Sydney and Brisbane at short notice to assist the Queensland Police Service in the execution of Domestic Security Response against a simulated terror threat. Exercises like Austral Shield are an essential part of maintaining an agile and ready force. The Australian Defence Force maintains short notice and specialist capabilities that may be called upon, under Commonwealth direction, to assist the civilian authorities in responding to violent incidents, including terrorism.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Invests in Local Production of New Bomb Disposal Robots

Australia has contracted L3Harris Micreo to deliver up to 80 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the country’s military.

9 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar to Dominate ASEAN Summit as Violence Escalates

Junta-ruled Myanmar is set to dominate a meeting of Southeast Asian nations after an airstrike on a village last month reportedly killed at least 170 people.

8 May

Photo of Russia's President Vladimir Putin in an annual news conference in Moscow, on December 19, 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia to ‘Develop’ Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan

Russia will "develop" its military installations in Central Asian ally Kyrgyzstan, following talks between the two countries' leaders.

8 May

Taiwanese soldiers operating tanks during a drill in an undisclosed location in Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan in Talks for $500M Weapons Package From US: Defense Minister

Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements.

8 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Seeks US Support for Indigenous Fighter Jet Development

Taiwan is seeking US support for the development of its next-generation fighter aircraft.

8 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Navy Taps Rheinmetall for Anti-Ship Missile Defense System

The Royal Australian Navy has awarded Rheinmetall a $138 million contract to deliver anti-ship missile defense systems.

7 May

Taliban fighters stand guard near the military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Reaffirms ‘Commitment to Stay’ in Afghanistan

The UN reaffirmed its "commitment to stay" in Afghanistan in a review assessing its operations in the country in light of the Taliban banning women from working for the world body.

7 May