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24 September

Japan Rolls Out First Akane Landing Craft

Japan Marine United Corporation has unveiled the initial Akane-class landing craft for the Japan Self-Defense Forces at its shipyard in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

24 September

The Guardian unmanned aerial system. Photo: Powerus

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Drone Maker Expands Asian Presence With Pakistan Defense Order

US drone manufacturer Powerus has secured a limited procurement order from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence for unmanned aerial systems and related support, expanding the company’s international defense footprint.

24 September

(Representative only.) Taiwanese Army during a military exercise. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Army Demonstrates Stinger Simulators for Drone Defense Training

Taiwan unveiled new simulators for Stinger air defense systems, demonstrating how troops practice tracking airborne targets.

23 September

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft representing No. 11, No. 12, and No. 292 Squadrons (centre), an MQ-4C Triton from No. 9 Squadron (left), and an MC-55A Peregrine from No. 10 Squadron representing the Air "ISR Family" of jets in No. 92 Wing at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. This image has been digitally altered. *** Local Caption *** On Tuesday 22 September 2026, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, accompanied by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell DSC, CSC, OAM, visited RAAF Base Edinburgh to announce a series of significant milestones for Australia's Air Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Air ISR) capabilities. The Acting Prime Minister announced the achievement of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine, the completion of major upgrades to the first two P-8A Poseidon aircraft in Australia's fleet in the United States, and the forthcoming commencement of upgrades to the remaining fleet at the recently opened Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh. These milestones represent a significant enhancement to the Royal Australian Air Force's ability to deliver persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance effects across Australia's primary area of military interest. RAAF Base Edinburgh is the Royal Australian Air Force's principal Air ISR hub and home to No. 92 Wing, which operates the P-8A Poseidon, MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine through Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 292 Squadrons. Built through years of collaboration between Defence, industry and the United States, Australias integrated Air ISR fleet continues to grow.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Reaches Key ISR Milestones Across Triton, Peregrine, and Poseidon Fleets

The Royal Australian Air Force has declared initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial systems and MC-55A Peregrine jets, alongside the completion and upgrade of the military’s P-8A Poseidon multi-mission fleet.

23 September

Rojoef Manuel

Cochin Begins Construction of Indian Navy’s First Next Generation Missile Vessel

New Delhi’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited has laid the keel for the Indian Navy’s initial Next Generation Missile Vessel in Kerala, marking the formal start of construction for the lead ship (BY 531).

23 September

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Flexes Attack Drones Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces brought multiple types of attack drones into a joint live-fire exercise for the first time in Pingtung County, days before a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

23 September

Christine Casimiro

Australian Hunter-Class Frigates to Get Insulation From CBG Systems

CBG Systems has secured a contract from prime contractor BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply insulation systems for Australia’s Hunter-class frigates.

23 September

Christine Casimiro

BAE Systems to Sustain Mk 45 Naval Guns on Australian Warships for $32M

BAE Systems Australia has secured a $32-million contract to continue sustaining the Mk 45 naval gun systems of the Royal Australian Navy’s warships.

22 September

Indonesian Navy's first aircraft carrier KRI Sriwijaya (100).

Rojoef Manuel

First Indonesian Carrier Arrives With Heavy Backlash Over Retrofit Cost

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first aircraft carrier, welcoming the former Italian Navy warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C-551) amid domestic debate over the aging vessel’s cost and strategic value.

21 September

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun ahead of bilateral meetings in Singapore on May 31, 2024. Photo: Chad J. McNeeley/Wikimedia Commons

Samantha Alexa

Beijing Pushes International Guardrails for Military AI

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has called for stronger international oversight of military artificial intelligence, urging countries to assess its risks and establish rules governing its use.

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