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12 October

India Tests Stratospheric Airship Built for Long-Endurance Surveillance

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully flown a long-endurance surveillance airship designed to operate in the stratosphere.

12 October

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Air Force to Receive Black Hawk Simulator, Virtual Maintenance Trainer

The Philippine Air Force is set to receive S-70i Black Hawk helicopter training devices and services from Lockheed Martin.

12 October

South Korean soldiers interact with battlefield simulation technology showcased by SK Telecom. Photo: SK Telecom

Samantha Alexa

SK Telecom Develops AI That Can Rehearse Battlefield Scenarios

South Korean army commanders could soon have an AI-powered tool to turn battlefield data into faster tactical decisions.

9 October

The JS Shōgei (SS-519) Taigei-class attack submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Mitsubishi Debuts Japan’s Seventh Taigei Attack Submarine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its shipyard in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture.

9 October

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia Forms Six New Regional Commands, Raises Civic Oversight Concerns

Indonesia has inaugurated six regional military commands to expand its armed forces’ administrative reach, while drawing scrutiny from civil society groups over potential military encroachment into civilian governance.

9 October

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo DRS Wraps Up Thermal Sight Supply, Training for Australian Snipers

Leonardo DRS has finalized deliveries and training for its INOD Block III thermal weapon sights distributed to the Australian Army as part of a deal signed in 2022.

9 October

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Reviews Arms Rules as Ukraine Requests Patriot Interceptors

Japan is preparing to reopen internal government discussions on the direct supply or sale of defense equipment to Ukraine, including interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system.

9 October

Troops march on parade during an oath-of-allegiance ceremony, presided over by army chief Gen Narongpan Jitkaewthae, to mark Royal Thai Armed Forces Day on 18 January 2023 at the armys Cavalry Centre in Saraburi. Some 2,846 soldiers took part in the parade.

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand OKs Emergency Military Funding Amid Raised Border Vigilance

Thailand has approved $104.4 million in emergency defense funding to replenish military equipment, repair combat-damaged gear, and reinforce defenses along the Cambodian border.

8 October

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Grounds Supacat Fleet After Accident Kills Troop

The Australian Department of Defence has issued a temporary stand-down on its Supacat High Mobility Transporter fleet following a fatal rollover during a training exercise.

8 October

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris to Upgrade Deal for Australian Army Bushmasters

Australia has contracted L3Harris Technologies to supply an end-to-end command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence suite for its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

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