US Air Force in ‘Operation Christmas Drop’
Every December, C-130 crews from the US and allies conduct a humanitarian aid training exercise involving dropping gifts to islanders.
Australia sending P-8A to join British and American forces patrolling Strait of Hormuz
Australia will join the United Kingdom and the United States in patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
New Zealand announces replacement for venerable Hercules fleet
New Zealand is set to operate the C-130J Super Hercules.
Indonesian oil company to buy A400M transport aircraft
Indonesian oil company Pertamina is planning on buying an Airbus A400M, according to local media.
UK should establish military presence in South China Sea says report
The UK should pursue a "Pacific dimension" for the Royal Navy with a permanent facility in the Indo-Pacific region in order to "deter foreign powers from undertaking aggression" in the South China Sea, according to a new report.
Is increased UK-Japan defence cooperation leading to a new strategic alliance?
At a time of reduced certainty surrounding the security of both the UK and in particular Japan, it is towards new bilateral relations which these two island states look in order to maximise their respective geocapabilities.
HMS Montrose visits Britain’s most remote territory
Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose has made an historic visit to the United Kingdom's most remote overseas territory, the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific, where she has joined the war on pollution and enjoyed the hospitality of locals.
Papua New Guinea commissions first of new generation patrol boats
The Australian government has handed over the first of twenty-one new build Guardian Class patrol boats being delivered under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement program to regional neighbours.
Chinese vessel spotted testing electromagnetic railgun
A tank landing ship and what appears to be an electromagnetic railgun weapon were spotted along the Yangtze River, presumably heading for sea trials.
Malaysia and Singapore’s Maritime Territory Clash
Neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have been tangled in a web of accusations and finger-pointing concerning Malaysia’s move to extend their maritime boundaries into Singaporean territorial waters.
