"The event, part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2025, is scheduled for Aug. 14–22 and will include integrated air and missile defense training. The Patriot system is capable of intercepting cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and aircraft."

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"NATO members including Poland have acquired South Korean platforms such as the K2 tank and K9 howitzer, while South Korean firms including Hanwha Aerospace and Hyundai Rotem are establishing production facilities in Europe to meet demand."

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"While many NATO members reduced military investment after the Cold War, South Korea has steadily built a resilient and technologically advanced defense industry, driven by persistent threats from North Korea. That sustained focus has produced an array of export-ready systems, analysts say."

"The company is also aiming to double its headcount in South Korea within the next 12 months."

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"The agreement also involves licensing to produce Anduril’s products in the Indo-Pacific, with aims to foster collaborative efforts within the region."

"The company said that it will also assess the feasibility of establishing a manufacturing facility in South Korea."

"Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was in Port Moresby for the handover of the 12 armoured personnel carriers, which he said were constructed specifically for the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) in a $3 billion commitment."

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King said the conversation about regular training was at an initial stage. Separate to this, there was discussion about having US soldiers train in New Zealand in the coming 12 to 18 months.

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"The two country’s militaries also participate together in large multi-national exercises such as Rimpac, held in Hawai’i, and Talisman Sabre, which concluded in Australia last month."

"New Zealand is not a formal defence ally of the US. However, US troops train in New Zealand on an ad hoc basis, and New Zealand personnel also travel to the US for training."

"Australia plans to deploy the ships to defend critical maritime trade routes and its northern approaches in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, where China's military footprint is expanding."

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"Under the agreement, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will supply the Royal Australian Navy with three, upgraded Mogami-class multi-role frigates built in Japan from 2029. Eight more frigates will be built in Australia."

"This frigate deal is the third major naval cooperation project between the two countries. The first is the ongoing construction of two 70-meter missile-equipped, fast-attack craft... vessels will feature Havelsan’s combat management system."

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"The agreement includes comprehensive cooperation in engineering, manufacturing, and technology transfer. A key component is the establishment of a local aerospace infrastructure in Indonesia, which will serve as a tangible reflection of the strategic depth of the partnership."

"North Korea appears to be shifting its focus to building naval vessels as part of efforts to diversify delivery systems for its nuclear and missile weapons, which are reportedly in the final stages of development."

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"During the June launch ceremony, state leader Kim Jong-un ordered the construction of two Kang Kon-class or larger destroyers annually starting in 2026."

"...Hanwha aims not only to enter the market for building 3,600 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) liquefied natural gas-powered container carriers and LNG ships but also to win contracts to supply components for US Navy vessels and potentially build Navy ships in the long term."