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15 April

The Ghost Shark is one of the uncrewed systems the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit will operate.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Establishes Navy Unit for Maritime Autonomous Systems

The Royal Australian Navy has established a unit dedicated to autonomous systems for the maritime domain.

15 April

Giulia Bernacchi

South Korea Plans 11,000-Drone Purchase to Expand Military Training

South Korea’s military plans to acquire around 11,000 commercial drones for training by the end of the year.

15 April

A sniper assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA Western Theater Command practice aiming and positioning with a CS/LR4 sniper rifle during a sniper training session.

Giulia Bernacchi

China Says AI Outperformed Human Commanders With 90% Accuracy in Simulation

China is advancing testing of a battlefield AI system meant to assist human commanders under operational pressure.

15 April

Christine Casimiro

Hanwha Ocean Engages Nova Scotia, Irving to Boost Canada Submarine Bid

Hanwha Ocean has sought to expand cooperation with institutions in Nova Scotia as part of its efforts to win Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.

14 April

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea’s Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of cruise and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported.

14 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Spend Billions on Drones as Warfare Changes

Australia will boost spending on drones by up to $3.6 billion in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defence Minister Richard Marles said.

14 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Hegseth Announces ‘Major’ Defense Partnership with Indonesia

US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.

13 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Capability Allows Taiwan’s M60A3 Tanks to Handle Two Targets at Once

A new version of Taiwan’s legacy M60A3 Patton tank has recently come into view, featuring a digitalized fire-control system that allows simultaneous tracking and engagement of separate targets.

13 April