US Army Stretches its Sea Legs With First Sealift Exercise in 15 Years

US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base

This year’s Marine Rotation Force-Darwin is the first in its 15-year history to be certified as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon

Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new capabilities in a novel way.
Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.
Manufacturing woes hamper US 155-mm ammo production

Manufacturing problems are dashing the U.S. Army’s plans to boost production of urgently needed 155-mm howitzer shells, a government watchdog said.