Google is building a data center on Australia’s Christmas Island, according to documents and local officials cited by a new Reuters report. Although many details remain undisclosed, defense experts say a data hub on the island, which is located 350 km south of Indonesia, could enhance Australia’s ability to monitor Chinese submarine and naval activity...
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Greece Closing in on EW Suite Selection for F-16 Upgrade, L3Harris Exec Says
Greece is expected to select a new electronic warfare, or EW, suite for its fleet of upgraded F-16 fighter jets soon, David Nyikos, director of international EW programs for airborne combat systems at L3Harris Technologies, told Breaking Defense at the sidelines of the International Fighter Conference. Nyikos said that while Greece requested pricing 18 months...
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Kratos to Acquire Orbit Technologies for $356M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, an American defense technology firm, is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million. Kratos said it signed a definitive agreement, under which it will purchase all ordinary shares of Orbit with cash on its balance sheet. The deal is expected to close by the end of March 2026,...
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Four Defense Firms Partner to Develop Combat Systems for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines
Four leading defense contractors signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday to collaborate in the battle toolkit development for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Under the MOU, BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales will form an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to design, manufacture and integrate the advanced fighting systems envisioned for...
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Indonesia Receives First Airbus A400M to Boost Military Transport Capabilities
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has received the first of two A400M aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, advancing the country’s efforts to modernize its military transport capabilities. Ordered in 2021, the second unit is scheduled for delivery in 2026, Airbus said Monday. Indonesia is the 10th operator of the A400M. What Are the A400M’s Capabilities?...
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Canada Forges Status of Visiting Forces Agreement With Philippines
Canada and the Philippines have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, or SOVFA, setting the framework for closer military collaboration between the two countries. SOVFA will facilitate joint exercises, training and participation in multinational operations in each other’s territories, according to a Canadian government announcement released Sunday. SOVFA builds on the two countries’ Defence...
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US, China Trade Deal Eases Tariffs, Suspends Export Controls on Rare Earth Minerals
President Donald Trump has struck a deal with China’s President Xi Jinping to ease trade tensions between the two countries, with Washington promising to lower tariffs on Chinese exports and Beijing committing to suspending export controls on rare earth minerals. The two leaders agreed on a trade and economic deal during a meeting in South...
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Anduril Launches Sydney Factory as First Ghost Shark AUV Rolls Out of Production
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...
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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?...