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5 November

The Royal Australian Navy's the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205).

Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.

5 November

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Turns Battlefield Into a ‘Drone Factory’ With New Mobile Fabrication Units

Mobile Fabrication Units is a deployable drone factory merging DBZ’s 3D printing with Zuppa’s AI drones, enabling on-site production, repair, and rapid deployment in hours.

5 November

Taiwan's first M1A2T Abrams Tank Battalion.

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Activates First M1A2T Abrams Tank Battalion

Taiwan has activated its first M1A2T Abrams main battle tank battalion as part of the Republic of China Armed Forces’ modernization efforts.

5 November

Pakistani and Chinese officials at the launch of New Delhu's third Hangor-class submarine "Mangro" in Wuhan

Christine Casimiro

Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Submarine to Enter Service by 2026

Pakistan’s first of eight Chinese-designed submarines is expected to enter service with the navy by 2026, according to Admiral Naveed Ashraf, as reported by Chinese state media and cited by Reuters.

4 November

Rojoef Manuel

Austal, Greenroom Robotics Unveil Five-Day AI Ship Integrator Solution

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have introduced a new artificial intelligence system that can turn ships into autonomous vessels in five days.

4 November

Artist's impression of the AUKUS submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Nickel-Zinc Battery Tech Under Review for AUKUS Submarines

Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has secured a contract with BAE Systems to explore the use of its nickel-zinc battery systems in the design of next-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and the UK.

4 November