US boosts Indo-Pacific defense spending by $11.7 billion as China's military grows

The United States is sharply increasing Indo-Pacific military spending to counter China’s expanding combat power, prioritizing combat-credib...
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Italy Upgrades PPA Warships to Full Combat With Aster Missiles and Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems

Italy is upgrading its Thaon di Revel-class ships into full-spectrum combatants, transforming them from patrol-focused vessels into frontlin...
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U.S. Army HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise in Philippines Reinforces Emerging Archipelagic Coastal Defense Strategy

 During Balikatan 2026, U.S. Army forces deployed the M142 HIMARS once again from Palawan, reinforcing an evolving U.S.–Philippine operation...
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U.S. Navy Destroyer Intercepts Iranian Oil Tanker Enforces Maritime Blockade in Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy USS Rafael Peralta destroyer has intercepted and redirected an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Arabian Sea, reinforcing efforts ...
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Australia orders 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles in AU$750 million contract to carry more troops and equipment

Australia is expanding its Bushmaster fleet with 268 upgraded vehicles to move more troops under armor and sustain operations in mine- and d...
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U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fires Naval Gun in First Combat Interdiction of Iranian Ship

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-111) used its Mark 45 Mod 4 5-inch naval gun to disable the Iranian-flagged co...
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US Air Force requests $404 Million to produce first HACM hypersonic missiles in FY2027 Budget

The U.S. Air Force is moving to field its first air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles, requesting $404 million to begin production of the ...
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U.S. Funds $4.6 Billion Sentinel ICBM Ballistic Missile To Replace Minuteman III Nuclear Missiles

The United States is accelerating its nuclear modernization, with the Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget allocating $4.6 billion to the LGM-35A...
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U.S. Navy USS Idaho Virginia-Class Submarine Enters Service Boosting Undersea Strike Capability

The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) on April 25, 2026, adding a highly stealthy platform to i...
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