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Apr- 2021 -

15 April

Arms

BAE Increases Funding for Australian Hypersonic Weapons

BAE Systems Australia has announced additional funding for the development of Canberra’s hypersonic weapons capabilities.

Nov- 2020 -

3 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

India Hosts Key Naval Exercise with Eye on China

India, Australia, Japan, and the United States started a strategic navy drill Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, with all four countries keeping a wary eye on China's growing military power.

Jun- 2020 -

30 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Boost Defense Spending as China Tensions Rise

Australia will announce a substantial increase in defense spending and focus on projecting military power in the Indo-Pacific amid escalating tensions with China.

Nov- 2019 -

7 November

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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New US-led coalition launches Operation Sentinel to protect Persian Gulf shipping

The new US-led naval International Maritime Security Construct launched Operation Sentinel to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf

Oct- 2019 -

29 October

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

US awards Lockheed Martin $7 billion contract for 114 F-35 stealth fighters

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7 billion contract to procure 114 F-35 joint strike fighter aircraft for domestic and foreign military sales

Sep- 2019 -

26 September

Business

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets

Fergus Kelly

BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract

BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets

Jul- 2019 -

25 July

Asia Pacific