The US Navy have spoken about the collision involving destroyer USS Fitzgerald.
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has welcomed the new Canadian Defence Policy.
The M-346FA is, Leonardo claim, a light fighter aircraft capable of carrying out operational missions at far lower costs than those of front-line fighters.
"New Zealand may not have a large defence force but it consistently contributes what it can to defend our shared values of democracy and protect rule of law.
Your contribution is always highly regarded and valued by the Alliance."
Iran's has announced that it has launched missiles into Syria, targeting Islamic State fighters in retaliation for recent attacks in Tehran.
A US Navy F/A-18E has shot down a Syrian government operated Su-22 shortly after it bombed US-backed Syrian fighters in North Syria the Pentagon have confirmed.
During a recent US Army test, a pair of Stinger missiles equipped with new proximity fuzes intercepted two small unmanned airborne systems.
Damaged destroyer USS Fitzgerald, aided by tug boats, has safely returned to port at Yokosuka.
Saab have completed a successful first flight of what they're calling the 'next generation smart fighter', Gripen E.
General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee visited Sydney and Canberra while in Australia.
