Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

BAE Systems Joins Boeing’s Ghost Bat Program in Major Leap for Australian Defence Innovation

Australia’s growing defence industry, BAE Systems Australia has inked a decade-long Head Agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver the Vehicle Management System (VMS) for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat—an uncrewed combat aircraft under joint development by Boeing and the Australian...
Russian Tu-160 strategic bomber

Russia’s alleged request to station long-range military aircraft in Papua New Guinea: Sparks Strategic Alarm Australia, U.S., and Indonesia

Russia’s alleged request to station long-range military aircraft at Manuhua Air Force Base in Biak Numfor, Papua, has sent geopolitical tremors across the Indo-Pacific. First reported by respected defense outlet Janes, the revelation has unsettled Canberra, galvanized Washington, and thrown...
Cook Islands

China-Cook Islands Ties Signal a Geopolitical Shift in South Pacific

The Cook Islands signed a series of far-reaching agreements with China, including a comprehensive strategic partnership. These agreements represent more than bilateral cooperation; they reflect a broader geopolitical shift that could reshape power dynamics in the South Pacific. China’s growing...
renewable energy

Australia and Southeast Asia: A Climate Partnership Waiting to Take Off

The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...
Aircraft ‘24’ performs a manoeuvre at Avalon International Airshow 2023, where the MH-60R balances the helicopter on its tail wheel.

Australia Faces Naval Helicopter Surplus Amid Warship Shortage: “O Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?

Australia is heading toward a unique kind of defence dilemma—one that most militaries would envy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to operate one of the most advanced fleets of naval helicopters in the Indo-Pacific, with 36 highly capable...
Australia’s First AH-64E Apache Enters Final Assembly at Boeing’s Arizona Facility

Australia’s First AH-64E Apache Enters Final Assembly at Boeing’s Arizona Facility

Australia’s first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has officially entered final assembly at Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona, production line, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its battlefield aviation capability. Designated AT001, the helicopter will undergo structural, electrical wiring,...
Australian Start-up Drone Forge Partners with Airbus to Advance UAV Integration

Australian Start-up Drone Forge Partners with Airbus to Advance UAV Integration

Australian start-up Drone Forge and global aviation leader Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS). This agreement marks a pivotal step in uncrewed aviation,...
Anduril's Fury Drone Challenges Boeing’s Ghost Bat in Australia’s Combat Aircraft Market

Anduril’s Fury Drone Challenges Boeing’s Ghost Bat in Australia’s Combat Aircraft Market

Avalon Air Show 2025: A Pivotal Moment The Avalon Air Show 2025 set the stage for a new chapter in autonomous combat aviation as Anduril Industries showcased a full-scale model of its Fury drone for the first time internationally. The...
French soldiers participate in a NATO military exercise at the Hohenfels training area in southern Germany, on Sept. 14, 2023.

France Defies U.S. Policy Shift, Continues Intelligence Support to Ukraine

Despite the Trump administration’s recent decision to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine, France has pledged to continue providing intelligence support to Kyiv, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday. This move highlights growing European concerns about U.S. policy...
German Bond Selloff

European Debt Market Under Pressure: German Bond Selloff Triggers Rising Yields in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand

Global Bond Selloff Spreads as German Spending Plans Shake Markets Japan’s government bond yields have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, reflecting the broader turmoil sweeping global debt markets. The 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield climbed...
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