Australia

New US-led coalition launches Operation Sentinel to protect Persian Gulf shipping

The new US-led naval International Maritime Security Construct launched Operation Sentinel to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf

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US awards Lockheed Martin $7 billion contract for 114 F-35 stealth fighters

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7 billion contract to procure 114 F-35 joint strike fighter aircraft for domestic and foreign military sales

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BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract

BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets

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Families of ISIS adherents to sue Australia over repatriation

Australia faces a lawsuit aimed at forcing the government to repatriate Islamic State fighters' wives and children from a Syrian refugee camp

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France launches new Suffren nuclear-powered attack submarine

French President Emmanuel Macron launched the first of a new fleet of Suffren nuclear-powered attack submarines

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As US Navy orders more P-8A Poseidon surveillance planes, Orion squadron flies final mission

The US Navy is phasing out long-time patrol aircraft P-3C Orion in favor of its successor, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance plane

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Eight orphan children of ISIS adherents to be returned to Australia from Syria

Eight orphans of Australian Islamic State fighters have been spirited out of a camp in Syria, Prime Minister Scott Morrison in an apparent U-turn

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Small Diameter Bomb integration and sustainment contract increases to $100 million

Boeing was awarded a $35 million contract for Small Diameter Bomb glide bomb integration, sustainment and support for foreign military sales customers

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US Marine killed in vehicle accident during Australia training

A US Marine died in Australia after succumbing to injuries received during a training accident, the force's commanding officer said

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Australia, Japan, South Korea and US kick off inaugural Pacific Vanguard naval exercise near Guam

The US, Japan, South Korea and Australia have kicked off "first-of-its-kind" Pacific Vanguard naval drills near Guam

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