Anduril Industries celebrated a dual milestone with the production of the first Ghost Shark autonomous submarine and the official launch of its advanced manufacturing plant in Sydney, Australia. What Is Ghost Shark? The inaugural Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle completed its production run ahead of schedule. It is now slated for immediate sea acceptance...
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US Navy, Brunei Military Strengthen Joint Capability to Defend Asia-Pacific Stability During 31st CARAT Exercises
The U.S. Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces strengthened interoperability to deter and defeat threats in the Indo-Pacific region during the 31st iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, or CARAT, held in Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei and the South China Sea. The event, which lasted two weeks, featured both shore-based engagements and sea-phase...
Cisco, G42 Expand Partnership to Build Secure AI Infrastructure in UAE
Cisco will power, connect and secure a large-scale artificial intelligence cluster deployed by Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42 under an expanded collaboration aimed at closing the graphics processing unit capacity gap across the United Arab Emirates. The effort aligns with the U.S.–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, Cisco said Tuesday. What Will Power the New AI Cluster?...
US, Indian Navies Work on P-8 Aircraft Interoperability in Joint Training Exercise for Anti-Sub Warfare, Multi-Domain Awareness
The U.S. Navy and Indian Navy conducted a joint maritime patrol and reconnaissance training exercise in the Indian Ocean, near Diego Garcia, from Oct. 22 to 28 to boost their interoperability and coordination. A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from Commander, Task Force 72 joined an Indian Navy P-8I aircraft for bilateral anti-submarine...
Malaysia Inks Major US Trade Deals, $3B Natural Gas Purchase Included
The White House has announced a series of trade and commercial deals between the United States and Malaysia during President Donald Trump’s attendance at the 13th US-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. One agreement calls for Malaysia’s removal or reduction of tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports, as well as lifting non-tariff barriers on...
Japan’s New Prime Minister Vows Defense Buildup, Stable China Ties
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to accelerate defense spending and introduce sweeping economic reforms while stressing the importance of stable relations with China in her first policy address to parliament on Friday, Anadolu Ajansı reported. What Are Japan’s New Defense Priorities? Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to raise defense spending to 2 percent of gross...
Dominican Republic, NVIDIA Partner to Launch AI Center of Excellence
The Dominican Republic has signed an agreement with NVIDIA to create an artificial intelligence center of excellence aimed at advancing national digital transformation and regional leadership in artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the country’s National AI Strategy and represents the first AI hub in Central America and the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry...
Parsons Partners With Startup Wise Guys to Accelerate Construction Tech in Saudi Arabia
Parsons will collaborate with business accelerator Startup Wise Guys to advance construction technology innovation and growth of new businesses in Saudi Arabia, under a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. Parsons announced the MOU at the Construction Technology Festival in Riyadh Wednesday. What Parsons Brings to the Partnership According to Parsons, the partnership will...
AV, Korean Air Partner to Adapt JUMP 20 MUAS for South Korean Defense
AeroVironment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean Air, establishing a partnership focused on integrating and adapting the JUMP 20 medium unmanned aircraft system to meet South Korea’s defense requirements. The agreement provides a framework for future joint research, innovation and local production in support of the Korean Ministry of National Defense’s ongoing efforts...
Trump, Albanese Unveil New US-Australia Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals, Defense, Technology
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a suite of landmark agreements to strengthen the strategic and economic partnership between the United States and Australia. Investments in Critical Minerals Under the partnership, both nations will invest over $3 billion over the next six months to advance critical mineral projects. The Export-Import...










