Nigel Pittaway
Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.
B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support
The bombers also flew over Sweden's parliament to mark the anniversary of the country joining NATO.
Senate confirms Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of defense
Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor, has pledged to reshape the Pentagon's business practices.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
Libya, where US and Russia joust, could test Trump-Putin vibes
Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.
eBook: Defending the Pacific
Learn more about how defending the Pacific involves numerous logistical challenges, how the U.S. Naval forces must adapt to modern threats, and more.
Despite being gravely wounded, this Ranger refused to leave his men in the Vietnamese jungle
Capt. Paris D. Davis was twice nominated for his actions in South Vietnam in June 1965. He was finally awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 14, 2023.
Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
How Poland straddles a trans-Atlantic defense divide
"Every country, including Poland, has the right and obligation to very honestly and precisely evaluate what is in our interest," said Prime Minister Tusk.
