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29 April

War

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Announces $65M Military Aid for Ukraine

The Australian government is investing $65.6 million to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion.

29 April

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group Lays Keel of Greece’s Third Defense and Intervention Frigate

French shipbuilder Naval Group has laid the keel of the Hellenic Navy’s third defense and intervention frigate in Lorient.

29 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Spain Says Will Send Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

Spain will send US-made Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine, which has asked for more military equipment to resist Russian attacks.

29 April

Space

Joe Saballa

US Space Force Tests New Weapon Against ‘Space-Enabled’ Attacks

The US Space Force recently tested a new ground-based weapon that can reportedly defend against “space-enabled” attacks.

29 April

Sea

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Supply sails through Sydney Harbour after taking on fuel from the commercial fuel depot at Gore Cove. *** Local Caption *** Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Supply completed another first since commissioning after passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge on Wednesday, 18 May 2022. HMAS Supply took on fuel from the commercial fuel depot at Gore Cove on the western side of Sydney Harbour Bridge ahead of departing Fleet Base East as part of a regional presence deployment en route to Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. This was another first for the Supply-class oiler replenishment ships -- HMAS Supply and HMAS Stalwart -- as they continue to expand their operating capability. HMAS Supply was commissioned on 10 April 2021 and the second ship, HMAS Stalwart, was commissioned seven months later on 13 November 2021. The double-hulled ships carry fuel, dry cargo, water, food, ammunition, equipment and spare parts to provide operational support for deployed Navy ships and to support Australian Defence Force operations far from the port. HMAS Supply has already provided vital support to Operation Tonga Assist 2022.

Rojoef Manuel

KBR to Sustain Australian Navy’s Amphibious, Replenishment Ships

Australia has partnered with defense contractor KBR to maintain the navy’s amphibious and replenishment vessels.

29 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Ready to ‘Open Debate’ on Nuclear European Defense

French President Macron is ready to "open the debate" about the role of nuclear weapons in a common European defense, he said.

29 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

US Troops to Leave Chad in Second African State Withdrawal

The US will withdraw some troops from Chad, the Pentagon said days after Washington agreed to move forces out of neighboring Niger.

29 April

Europe

Main Ground Combat System equipped with a large-caliber cannon, accompanied by interconnected complementary modules.

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Germany Sign Deal on ‘Tank of the Future’

France and Germany firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology.

29 April

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects 22 Chinese Aircraft Around Island

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 22 Chinese warplanes and drones around the self-ruled island in a window of less than three hours.

29 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Resisting Heavy Attacks in East Amid Russian Advance

Ukraine said it foiled 55 Russian attacks in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after it admitted to a worsening situation on the front line.

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