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5 June

S. Korea Offers K9 Howitzers for Canceled US Army ERCA Program

South Korea is offering its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer to the US Army to fill the capability gap created by canceling the Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.

5 June

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Upgrade C-130 Hercules Transport Aircraft Fleet

The Taiwanese Air Force has unveiled plans to spend billions of New Taiwan dollars in modernizing its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

5 June

Technology

A Finnish Defence Force solider communicating with a radio.

Rojoef Manuel

Bittium to Provide Support for Finland’s Tactical Network, Voice Messaging System

Bittium has received a contract to support the Finnish Defence Forces’ wireless network and digital voice messaging capabilities.

5 June

Technology

Medics simulating an emergency operation with an artificial canine mannequin

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Employs Artificial Dog for Canine Trauma Training

The New Zealand Defence Force has adopted a specialized canine mannequin to enhance trauma care and first aid training for military dogs.

5 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Greenlights Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia is revamping the first of its six Collins-class submarines to extend their service life until the 2040s.

5 June

Middle East

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Staff Writer With AFP

Netanyahu Says Israel ‘Prepared for Very Intense Operation’ on Lebanon Border

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel was "prepared for a very intense operation" along the border with Lebanon, where Israeli troops have exchanged near-daily fire with Hezbollah fighters.

5 June

Air