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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will undertake an official visit to Australia and New Zealand commencing 09 Sep 2026. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the Indian Navy's bilateral cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).

Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) will conduct bilateral Air Exercise, Veer Guardian-2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur, from 09 Sep 26 to 22 Sep 2026.

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The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise kicked off on Monday morning in Vientiane, the Lao capital on Monday. This marks the sixth edition of joint exercise series between the two militaries since 2017, the China Military Bugle reported.

The Chinese medical support team participating in the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane on Sunday morning.

The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise opened on Monday morning in the Lao capital Vientiane.

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On the evening of September 8, 2026, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Poland, where he attended the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO). With Canada serving as MSPO's 2026 Lead Nation, the exhibition provided an important opportunity to showcase Canadian defence innovation, deepen cooperation with Poland and other Allies, and advance new industrial and commercial partnerships. These engagements support the objectives of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity, while strengthening Canada's contribution to a more secure Euro-Atlantic region.

Defence's continued investment in Australian industry is helping build the sovereign capabilities and skilled workforce needed to support the ADF now and into the future.

The unveiling of the Qasem Basir ballistic missile marks a turning point in Iran's defense strategy; it is a missile that not only boasts greater range and precision but also symbolizes a paradigm shift: the transition from reactive to active deterrence.

The Government has renewed the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in support of Ukraine's self-defence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith say.

Building on the enduring Anzac partnership, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Space Command and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have strengthened their commitment to cooperation in the space domain through the formal endorsement of a bilateral Space Vision Statement.

In a telephone conversation with the new Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the need for Islamic countries to respond responsibly to the violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to counter the use of force and aggression.

Iran's mission to the United Nations in Vienna says calls on Tehran to unconditionally comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards are "meaningless" under the current "hazardous" circumstances.

As 6RAR Delta Coy troops moved stealthily through the night to the form-up position outside the enemy's stronghold, a successful assault was at hand.

In the South China Sea, two Australian warships operated with each other for the first time in years to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS).

The Australia-Japan Strategic Partnership Seminar brought together 275 virtual and in-person participants to explore opportunities for deepening understanding and cooperation in the defence partnership's 50th year.