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31 May

Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799)

US to Send Only Used Nuclear Subs to Australia in Amended Defense Deal

Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the US as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

31 May

An Iranian police officer holds a national flag on a stage alongside a Persian script reading 'Flag bearer', under a giant billboard depicting an AI-generated portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 23, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Capable of Resuming War With Iran as Deal Remains Elusive

The US warned it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

31 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran State TV Says Draft Deal With US Includes Releasing $12B in Assets

Iranian state media reported that a proposed memorandum of understanding with the US included an agreement to release $12 billion in frozen assets.

29 May

Shiite Muslims burn banners of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Budgam, northeast of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Insists on Red Lines as Iran Deal Remains Elusive

US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war.

29 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Chief Hits Measured Tone on China at Asia Defense Meet

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the US sought a "respectful" regional balance.

29 May

2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) showcases the future of warfare with a lineup of drones on August 7, 2025, at Balli Army Airfield, Germany. These unmanned aerial drones enhance reconnaissance capabilities and operations efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to modernizing the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Bailey)

Rojoef Manuel

Quantum Cyber to Build Large-Scale Autonomous Systems Plant

Quantum Cyber plans to open a defense technology complex, boosting autonomous systems production for government and commercial customers.

29 May

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of the Mk3A2 hand grenade series, marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. The Mk3A2 is restricted for use due to its asbestos body unlike the M111 which utilizes a plastic body that is fully consumed during detonation. U.S. Army photo by Christopher Arthur

Rojoef Manuel

Battelle Supports Production Launch of First US Army Hand Grenade Since 1960s

The US Army has partnered with Ohio defense company Battelle to implement the full material release of the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade.

29 May

Red Cat's Blue Ops V7 USV with Kymeta at exercise in Key West Florida.

Rojoef Manuel

Red Cat’s V7 Maritime Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

Red Cat Holdings has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 unmanned surface vessel, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems for US and allied military customers.

29 May

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

America’s E-2D Hawkeye Gains AI-Driven Maintenance, Virtual Training Systems

A modernization push for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is bringing augmented reality, virtual reality, AI, and machine learning to its maintenance and training ecosystem, aiming to speed up repairs and improve technician performance across the fleet.

29 May