US shuts down need for UN Security Council meeting over North Korea

The US has stated that it won’t call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting over North Korean missile testing, as there is ‘no value’ to the meeting.

BAE video shows Type 26 Frigate customised for Australia

A video shows BAE Systems offering for the SEA5000 programme in Australia, a modified Type 26 Frigate design.

US Special Forces train with Ukrainian counterparts

US special operations forces trained with Ukrainian special forces and US and Ukrainian naval forces during Sea Breeze 2017.

WATCH: C-17 air launches a ballistic missile

A medium-range ballistic missile was air launched by a US Air Force C-17 over the Pacific Ocean in order to test the THAAD weapon system.

Switzerland to spend $115 million on F/A-18 upgrades

The US State Department has approved a package of upgrades for the Swiss F/A-18 fleet.

New supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes first arrested landing and launch

The US Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford launched and recovered her first fixed-wing aircraft off the coast of Virginia.

US Navy and Air Force award Lockheed Martin contract for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile production

Lockheed Martin has received an $86.5 million contract from the US Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production. 

Taiwan goes on $1.42 billion arms spending spree

Taiwan intends to purchase AGM-88B HARM missiles, SM-2 Block IIIA missiles, MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes, MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, AGM-154C JSOW Air-to-Ground missiles and AN/SLQ-32(V)3 Electronic Warfare Systems from the US. US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters the administration had told Congress of the seven proposed sales on Thursday. "It's now valued about $1.42 billion." The Taipei Economic and Cultural...

KC-46 Tanker Electromagnetic testing complete

A Boeing team, including US Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testing.

US Air Force B-1B bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS

US Air Force B-1B Lancers conducted two separate integration training missions with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.

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