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Australia Scales Back Collins Sub Upgrades in $11 Billion Life Extension

The shift trades some planned hardware swaps for faster, lower‑risk refits to keep boats available through the long AUKUS transition.

Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Flies, With Delivery Expected Within a Month

RAAF Accepts First MC-55A Peregrine Into Service

Castelion Raises $350 Million to Scale Hypersonic Missile Production

Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Reaches Nordholz, Launching Maritime Patrol Fleet Upgrade

Ukraine Passes ₴324.7 Billion Defense Top-Up, Lifting 2025 Military Outlays to About ₴2.96 Trillion

Australia Accelerates Long-Range Strike with Early PrSM Test and Rapid HIMARS Deployment