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A screen grab from the video released by the RSN showing its combatant craft underwater, which is operated by the NDU. (Republic of Singapore Navy)The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has operationalised a swimmer delivery vehicle that can be used to covertly insert troops from its special forces. Known as the combatant craft underwater (CCU), existence of the equipment was announced via a social media video that was released on the RSN's official social media channels on 10 June.

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HMNZS Te Kaha linking up with HMS Prince of Wales as Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25) began operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (NZDF)In a bid to enhance its interoperability with the UK Royal Navy, a Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Anzac-class frigate is now operating as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25), the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said in a 17 June statement.

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A mock-up of the P8 light tank on display at Indo Defence 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Jakarta-based PT Sentra Surya Ekajaya (PT SSE) has unveiled the mock-up of a locally developed amphibious light tank, which it is positioning for the Indonesian Army's armoured reconnaissance requirements.

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An APC variant of the Harimau tank on display at Indo Defence 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)The Indonesian Army is set to evaluate its first Harimau tracked armoured personnel carrier (APC) unit in 2026 with the view of establishing a formal procurement programme for the vehicle. The matter was confirmed by a representative from state-owned defence company PT Pindad at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta.

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A mock-up of the Republik Palindo's stealth missile boat on display at Indo Defence 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Indonesia's Republik Palindo has entered negotiations to supply the Indonesian Navy with an evaluation prototype of the company's stealth missile boat, which has been developed with assistance from Turkish weapons manufacturer Roketsan.