South Korea has agreed to conduct in-country overhauls of U.S. Army Chinook helicopters stationed on the peninsula. The Ministry of National Defense said the decision was made during an ROK–U.S. Logistics Cooperation Committee meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. The bilateral meeting was attended by Lisa Smith, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for product support,...
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AUKUS Partners, Japan Test Underwater Communication at Talisman Sabre
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States tested their ability to control and communicate with autonomous underwater systems during Talisman Sabre 2025, as part of the AUKUS Pillar 2 initiative known as Maritime Big Play. The Australian government announced the joint trials on Wednesday, which saw Japan participate for the first time. During the...
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Romania Seals $2.3B Deal for Rafael Air Defense Systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to procure short-range and very-short-range air defense systems. The deal, valued at approximately $2.3 billion, was finalized on Friday. The agreement will cover six integrated systems, training, ammunition and logistical support to be executed over seven years. Delivery of...
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Hanwha Aerospace Appoints New Europe, UK Defense CEO
Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as CEO of its Europe and United Kingdom defense business. He is also currently CEO of the company’s Australia defense division. Hudson expressed his excitement about taking on a new responsibility amid the company’s expansion in Europe. In recent months, the vendor has grown its number of collaborations in...
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South Korea Tests New Celestial Dragon Missile for Light Fighter Jets
South Korea has conducted a flight test of a new cruise missile designed for FA-50 light fighter jets. The missile, named Celestial Dragon or KALCM, was showcased in a test video released by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. According to a report from Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi, the Celestial Dragon is intended to boost the...
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US Army Urges Industry to Develop Interoperable Weapons Among Allies
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander Gen. Christopher Donahue has called on defense companies to deliver weapon systems that work seamlessly across allied forces. Speaking at the Association of the U.S. Army’s LANDEURO conference in Wiesbaden on Wednesday, Donahue said nations should adopt standardized launchers, fire control systems and munitions. According to a report by...
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Report Suggests Future-Forward Approach to US-S. Korea Cyber Defense Partnership
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has released a report recommending that the United States and South Korea develop a new mechanism to advance their cyber defense cooperation. According to the study, cyber defense cooperation options are limited under the two countries’ Mutual Defense Treaty, as currently being pursued through the U.S.-South Korea Strategic...
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Report: China Leading in Global AI Research
China is leading the global initiative to advance artificial intelligence, according to a new report from Digital Science, a London-based research technology company. The study, “DeepSeek and the New Geopolitics of AI: China’s Ascent to Research Preeminence in AI,” disclosed that AI research initiatives in the East Asian nation have significantly grown, contributing to similar...
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Japan’s Eye on China As It Opens Southwest Camp for Osprey Helicopters
The Japanese government has opened Camp Saga southwest of the country as the permanent base of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s fleet of V-22 Osprey helicopters. The JGSDF deployed the first fleet of 17 Ospreys on Wednesday as part of Japan’s defense buildup to counter China’s increasing warship activity in the region. Join the 2025...
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IonQ Named Primary Tech Provider for South Korea’s National Quantum Center
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information has named IonQ its primary quantum technology provider for South Korea’s new National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. The initiative is backed by a multimillion-dollar government award under the Quantum Computing Service and Utilization System Construction Project. According to IonQ, KISTI will lead the development of a...