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3 December

Chinese-Made LiDAR Sensors Pose Security Risks to US Defense Systems: Think Tank

A prominent American think tank has issued a stern warning to the US military regarding the security risks associated with using Chinese-made LiDAR sensors.

3 December

Australian Army engineers from the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Engineer Support Regiment, Timor-Leste Defence Force, and US Navy Construction Battalion construct two new barracks buildings during Exercise HARI'I HAMUTUK 2024, at Baucau Military Barracks, Timor-Leste. *** Local Caption *** Australian Defence Force (ADF) members worked closely with the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) during a series of Defence Cooperation Program training exercises in 2024. The series of annual partnered training activities between the Australian Army and the F-FDTL aimed to enhance military skills, capability, and interoperability. ADF contingents, primarily from the Australian Armys 1st Brigade, have travelled to Timor-Leste throughout the year to help create and deliver training courses on a range of military and trade skills as well as to participate in bilateral exercises. The work of Australian Army military training teams, continues to strengthen the ADF and F-FDTL partnership and enhance the longstanding relationship between our two countries.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Build Over 400 Houses for Defense Personnel in Queensland

Australia has announced an investment to construct more than 400 more houses for the defense community in Townsville, Queensland.

3 December

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Says Destroyed N. Korean Bulsae-4 Missile Used by Russia

The Ukrainian military has claimed to have destroyed a North Korean Bulsae-4 anti-tank missile system operated by the Russian Armed Forces.

3 December

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Accuses Philippine Ships of ‘Illegally Gathering’ at Disputed Reef

China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

2 December

Cheongung Block-1 medium-range Korean Air Defense System (M-SAM)

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korea Completes Long-Range Missile Defense System Development

South Korea has completed the development of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile system, with production expected to commence in 2025.

2 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Army Receives First M1A2 Abrams Tanks

The Australian Army's 3rd Brigade has received its first four M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams main battle tanks.

2 December

Joe Saballa

Japan Bids for Australia’s $6.5B Next-Gen Warships

Japan has officially confirmed its participation in the competitive bidding process to construct next-generation frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.

2 December