Australia is expanding its military capabilities with a major new defense purchase, approving more than $800 million in armored vehicle acquisitions as part of a broader buildup in national defense spending.

The State Department had been in negotiations with Elon Musk's Tesla to purchase armored electric vehicles, but those plans have been paused by the Trump administration following reports of a potential $400 million deal.

The visit of a delegation of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the People's Liberation Army of China to Azerbaijan has opened new horizons for strengthening bilateral relations.

Turkish-made armored vehicle Ejder Kunter will make its international debut this week, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.