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Command Power in the Future: HAVELSAN in Multi-Domain Operations | |
Modern defence doctrine has evolved beyond the traditional concept of joint operations. Today's operational environment requires military activities across land, maritime, air, cyber and space to be orchestrated simultaneously, while synchronizing with civilian authorities, industry, academia and commercial partners. | |
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Three Powers Sign Historic Makkah Defence Pact | |
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed the landmark Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026 in Mecca, establishing a landmark trilateral security architecture aimed at strengthening collective deterrence and defence coordination across the Middle East and adjacent regions. | |
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Australia, Japan Trial Co-developed Laser | |
Australia and Japan have completed field trials of a co-developed laser system in South Australia, marking a milestone in defence industry cooperation between the two countries. | |
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Hanwha Wins US Army Contract For K9 Mobile Howitzer Prototypes | |
Hanwha Defense USA has received a U.S. Army contract to deliver six prototype K9 mobile howitzers for the service’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program. | |
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Taiwan Approves Annual Budget With Record Military Spending | |
In a landmark decision following months of legislative deadlock, lawmakers in Taiwan approved the central government's annual spending plan on 14 August 2026, solidifying a substantial military allocation to bolster cross-strait deterrence. | |
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FNSS Unveils U-MAV Unmanned Amphibious Vehicle | |
FNSS has unveiled the U-MAV Multi-Purpose Modular Unmanned Amphibious Vehicle at TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026, held at Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from 20 to 23 August. | |
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German Drone Maker Helsing Taps Rakuten For Potential Japan Military Deal | |
German defense technology company Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and financial services group Rakuten to help secure a deal to supply drones to Japan’s military, a Rakuten spokesperson said. | |
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Australia Reviews Collins Submarine Sustainment | |
The Australian Government recently met with industry partners in Canberra for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress in sustaining the Collins class submarine fleet. | |
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Saildrone USV Fires JAGM During RIMPAC 2026 | |
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone conducted two live-fire launches from a Surveyor-class Saildrone unmanned surface vessel (USV) equipped with a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Dual Launcher and Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) fire-control system. | |
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Northrop Grumman Expands Florida Engineering Site | |
Northrop Grumman has opened a new 300,000-square-foot engineering facility at its campus in Melbourne, Florida, significantly enhancing its capability to design and develop sixth-generation military aircraft. | |
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CENTCOM Launches Multinational Drone Task Force | |
United States Central Command announced the establishment of its first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force on 13 August 2026. | |
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Australia Establishes Cyber Reserve Force | |
Australia’s Defence has established a Cyber Reserve Force to bring specialist cyber expertise from industry, government and academia into the Australian Defence Force Reserve. | |
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