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31 March

Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers

Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.

31 March

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) departs Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on June 9, 2025. The crew conducted a 22-day local patrol and training evaluation, reinforcing maritime security, upholding federal laws, and fostering community partnerships in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone around Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Collins)

Rojoef Manuel

Northern Marianas Locals Oppose Expanded US Military Activity

Northern Marianas residents across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have urged US officials to halt expanded military activity in the region, citing gaps in analysis tied to a draft environmental assessment document.

31 March

Soldier operating a Getac UX10 rugged ground control station touchscreen in an open field with multiple military drones visible in the background, illustrating a modular unmanned systems command center

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Getac Unveils ‘Mix-and-Match’ Command Center for Unmanned Systems

A Taiwanese firm is making drone control unique for every user, unveiling a command system that lets operators tailor their control setup to mission needs.

31 March

Adani Defence & Aerospace delivers the first batch of Prahar Light Machine Guns to the Indian Army.

Jodesz Gavilan

India’s Adani Defence to Produce 100,000 Guns Annually

Adani Defence and Aerospace says it can produce 100,000 guns a year, signaling a major expansion of India’s domestic defense production.

30 March

Australian Army officer Major Patrick Hoare from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, radios information during an urban clearance of the Situm primary school as part of Exercise Wantok Warrior 25 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, on 18 October 2025. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Wantok Warrior is an annual training exercise held between the Australian Army and Papua New Guinea Defence Force in PNG. In 2025, around 300 soldiers conducted the exercise in Lae, completing infantry focused scenarios which include air-mobile and amphibious serials to enhance their skills and interoperability in a complex tactical setting. Exercise Wantok Warrior is a longstanding exercise and continues to build shared understanding, professionalism, and deepen the military relationship between both nations.

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, RFTEQ to Support Next-Gen EW Solutions in Australia

L3Harris Technologies and RFTEQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for the Australian Defence Organisation.

30 March

China conducts gunnery exercise at RIMPAC 2016

Rojoef Manuel

US Claims China Sent Chip Tech to Iran’s Military

The US has accused China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation of supplying chipmaking equipment to Iran’s military, drawing concerns about Beijing’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Tehran.

30 March

DroneSentry-C2 incorporating the ADS-B flight tracking feature.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australian Firm DroneShield Opens European Counter-Drone Hub in Amsterdam

Australian firm DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters for counter-drone systems in the Netherlands.

30 March

South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank kicking up dust during a high-speed field exercise, showcasing the platform's mobility and combat readiness

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts

Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.

30 March