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5 September

U.S. Air Force Col. Glen Hayase, commander of the 154th Mission Support Group, briefs multinational participants of a cyber exercise (CYBEREX), Aug. 26, 2024, Surabaya, Indonesia. The CYBEREX is part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, an Indonesia-led exercise intended to increase military interoperability between participating Allies and Partners, the United States military and the Indonesian Armed Forces. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)

Indonesia to Form Cyber Military Branch

The Indonesian government plans to establish a fourth military branch dedicated to cyber defense, the National Armed Forces confirmed.

4 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan to Export ‘Unicorn’ Naval Ship Stealth Antenna to India

New Delhi and Tokyo have confirmed the transfer of a Japanese naval ship communications antenna to India.

4 September

Joe Saballa

India’s First Unmanned Bomber Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

India has successfully completed the maiden flight test of its first indigenous unmanned bomber aircraft, the FWD 200B.

4 September

Concept of the Indian Multi Role Helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Safran, HAL Team for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter Engine Production

Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have signed an agreement to jointly produce engines for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

4 September

Members of HMAS Albany utilise the new bridge simulators at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** Navys Patrol Boat Force will be better prepared for protecting Australias northern advances thanks to the two new bridge simulators implemented at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. The containerised full-mission simulators are based on the Arafura Class OPV and are provided by Pivot Maritime International. Designed to simulate bridge operations at sea, they are capable of supporting a full range of navigation training.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Unveils Containerized Arafura Patrol Ship Simulators for Navy

The Royal Australian Navy has launched two new containerized bridge simulators in Darwin, to prepare future Arafura patrol vessel operators.

3 September

Smoke rises from the site of an attack after a massive explosion the night before near the Green Village in Kabul

Staff Writer With AFP

Six Killed, 13 Wounded in Kabul Suicide Bombing: Police

A suicide bomber triggered explosives in the Afghan capital on Monday, police said, killing six people and wounding 13 more.

3 September

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Rohde & Schwarz Wins Comms Contract for Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Rohde & Schwarz Australia to deliver integrated communication and control systems for the first batch of three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.

2 September

Joe Saballa

China’s Anti-Aircraft Weapons Register Low Success Rate Against Drone Swarm

In a rare admission, China’s People’s Liberation Army said its anti-aircraft weapons had a low success rate against a swarm of drones.

2 September

Indian security forces personnel stand guard in India's north-eastern Manipur state

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Insurgents in Manipur Launch Deadly Drone Attack

Insurgents in India's Manipur state have carried out a deadly attack on security forces, using drones to drop explosives in what police called a "significant escalation" of violence in the restive northeastern region.

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