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USS Zumwalt upgrade marks shift to hypersonic weapons as U.S. Navy reshapes surface fleet and strike capabilities
The U.S. Navy is advancing its hypersonic strike capability through the modernization of the USS Zumwalt destroyer, which is set to become the first U.S. surface ship capable of deploying such weapons.
U.S. delays weapons deliveries to European allies as conflict with Iran strains ammunition stockpiles
U.S. officials have reportedly informed recipient countries that some contracted deliveries will not be completed on schedule. The delays affect equipment and munitions produced under the Foreign Military Sales programme. The report said the conflict with Iran has significantly depleted U.S. military stockpiles. The operation, which began on February 28, has led to high…
NIOA and L3Harris renew agreement to develop guided weapons manufacturing capability in Australia
NIOA has signed a renewed strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies to advance collaboration on guided weapons manufacturing.
Germany and Ukraine sign strategic partnership and €4 billion defence package at first intergovernmental consultations in over 20 years
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Berlin on 14 April for the first German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations in more than 20 years, the previous such meeting having taken place in 2004.
United States proposes record-high $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, marking largest increase since World War II
The United States has presented a draft defense budget for fiscal year 2027 that would raise military spending to more than $1.5 trillion, marking a historic increase.
Australia unveils 2026 National Defence Strategy with $425 billion investment plan to strengthen security and military capability
The Government of Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, outlining a long-term plan to address evolving security challenges.
L3Harris to invest over $1 billion to expand solid rocket motor production capacity and jobs in Virginia
L3Harris Technologies has announced a more than $1 billion expansion of its solid rocket motor production facilities in Orange County, Virginia.