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PLA Navy Commissions Third Aircraft Carrier Fujian with EMALS Technology

China's People's Liberation Army Navy has officially commissioned the Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian, equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system. The carrier represents a significant qualitative leap in Chinese naval aviation capability and power projection.

India DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has completed a successful test of its domestically developed hypersonic cruise missile, capable of speeds exceeding Mach 6. The achievement positions India among an elite group of nations with operational hypersonic strike capability.

US House Passes $450 Billion Veterans Affairs Budget Bill

The US House of Representatives has approved a budget bill allocating $450 billion for Veterans Affairs, a 3% increase but below the previous administration's request. This funding will impact military construction and veterans' programs.

UK-Australia AUKUS Supply Chain Pilot Launched

Babcock and Truflo Marine initiate a pilot program to enhance submarine supply chains under the AUKUS alliance between the UK and Australia. This initiative supports ongoing defense collaboration and technological integration.