Active Conflicts & News Megathread August 22, 2025

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In pointy-bits-down-under news, Australia orders $97M worth of Javelin CLUs from the US.

The new notification covers the 161 launch units as well as non-Major Defense Equipment items such as Javelin LwCLU Basic Skills Trainers, missile simulation rounds, battery coolant units, electronic technical manuals, operator manuals, spare parts, tool kits, training, and associated logistics and program support. The package also includes system integration, check-out, and engineering and contractor support services.

Also, the Australian Government mentions that air to air combat is on the cards for its fighter drone collaboration with Boeing Australia.

The aircraft have previously completed testing earlier this year, in which a single human operator onboard a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was able to successfully control two Ghost Bat aircraft in a mission against airborne targets.

"We plan to conduct an MQ-28A air-to-air weapon firing test (with missiles) later this year. The government has approved the development of three next-generation Ghost Bats with an enhanced design and improved capabilities,” Minister Conroy said.

"If we take it to the next stage, which is full production, it will be built right here in Queensland.”