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5 November

Pakistani and Chinese officials at the launch of New Delhu's third Hangor-class submarine "Mangro" in Wuhan

Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Submarine to Enter Service by 2026

Pakistan’s first of eight Chinese-designed submarines is expected to enter service with the navy by 2026, according to Admiral Naveed Ashraf, as reported by Chinese state media and cited by Reuters.

4 November

Rojoef Manuel

Austal, Greenroom Robotics Unveil Five-Day AI Ship Integrator Solution

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have introduced a new artificial intelligence system that can turn ships into autonomous vessels in five days.

4 November

Artist's impression of the AUKUS submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Nickel-Zinc Battery Tech Under Review for AUKUS Submarines

Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has secured a contract with BAE Systems to explore the use of its nickel-zinc battery systems in the design of next-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and the UK.

4 November

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Indian Army Shows Off Hand-Held Directed-Energy Weapon

India’s new portable directed-energy weapon is a hand-held, precision-guided laser system designed to neutralize drones and small aircraft.

4 November

President Ferdinand R. is on his way. Marcos Jr. in Vientiane, Lao PDR to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, where he will once again promote cooperation in priority areas such as food and energy security, trade and investment, supply chain resilience, MSMEs, climate action, and others.

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Explores Submarine Deal With South Korea’s Hanwha

The Philippines could acquire its first submarines under a proposal discussed between President Marcos and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

4 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Seoul Says Nuclear Submarine Possible Within 15 Years After US Nod

South Korea expects to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the late 2030s, a senior defense ministry official told ministers.

4 November

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5

China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.

4 November

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Unveils Three-Tier Drone Strategy to Boost Defense Readiness

The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has organized its latest military drone strategy to focus on three roles: joint operations, tactical, and combat, CNA reported.

4 November

An artist's impression of the BAE Systems SEA 5000 Future Frigate, Global Combal Ship - Australia. Image credit: BAE Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Locks in Local Steel Deal for Navy’s Hunter Frigates

BAE Systems Australia and Melbourne-based BlueScope Steel have signed a five-year framework agreement to supply locally-made steel for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

3 November