The remains of more than 100 World War I Commonwealth soldiers—including eight Australians—were sent from a US museum to France for identification, commemoration and reburial by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).

The integration of the SAMURAI counter-UAS system with the Laila drone creates an airborne, layered defence capability that enables earlier detection, identification, and neutralisation of drone threats over extended ranges.

The Type-12 missiles significantly extend strike range and introduce a standoff capability that strengthens deterrence and responsiveness in a complex regional environment. The range of the upgraded missile would allow it to reach mainland China.

UK forces demonstrated large-scale airborne insertion capability, validating rapid deployment of troops and equipment via A400M aircraft to deliver a concentrated force package for immediate response in crisis or combat scenarios.

The collaboration combines technologies that will deliver a scalable, layered counter-UAS capability designed for rapid detection and defeat of modern drone threats. The two companies will partner on projects that address emerging counter-UAS requirements.

The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program has begun building a full-scale silo prototype to validate modular construction, reduce risk and costs, and support timely modernization of the U.S. land-based nuclear deterrent.

F-35A deployment to Misawa Air Base in Japan marks a major upgrade to fifth-generation airpower, enhancing forward-based combat capability, sensor-driven operations, and interoperability to strengthen deterrence and rapid response in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Army forces integrated short-range air defence during Freedom Shield 26, demonstrating layered base defence against low-altitude aerial threats through coordinated detection, tracking, and engagement of simulated drones.

The receivers were delivered to U.S. and allied forces under the Modernised GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 1 programme, to enhance secure positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities across air, land and maritime platforms.

To be held in February, Australia’s largest international air show will feature a public airshow, industry exhibitions and major aerial displays. Avalon is presented by AMDA Foundation, in collaboration with the Royal Australian Air Force.