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Government commits $200m to expand Collins torpedo stocks

The Albanese government has announced a major enhancement to the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine capabilities, committing $200...

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Continuous improvement boosts Wedgetail AEWC capability

Northrop Grumman’s Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array radar system has provided the E-7A Wedgetail with a next-generati...

Naval

Keel laid for Royal Navy’s future HMS Dreadnought ballistic missile sub

The keel of the UK’s first new Dreadnought Class submarines – the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever de...

Joint-capabilities

Arkeus secures AU$5m to fuel expansion for sovereign AI capabilities

Defence technology company Arkeus has successfully raised AU$5 million in an oversubscribed funding round, paving the way for acce...

Joint-capabilities

LMA, Frequentis C4i partner on AIR 6500 secure comms capability

Frequentis C4i has been engaged for over eight months to supply state-of-the-art multi-domain communication systems for the Austra...

Air

Fury autonomous fighter jet to make international debut at Avalon 2025

American high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet “Fury” will make its first appearance outside of the U...

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Australian Army assists police door-knocking campaign in flooded areas

Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to assist far north Queensland residents following significant rainfall, damaging winds and flooding.

LAND • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Cohort plc completes acquisition of EM Solutions

UK technology group Cohort plc has reportedly completed its acquisition of Australia-based satellite communication terminals developer EM Solutions.

INDUSTRY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

New award introduced to recognise ADF service in Indo-Pacific

The federal government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force personnel in the Indo-Pacific region.

LAND • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

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AS9 Huntsman, AS10 resupply vehicles on the ground in Australia

South Korean AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers are reportedly already on the ground in Australia.

LAND • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Defence industry celebrates first Arafura accepted by Defence

Defence companies have celebrated the successful acceptance of the first Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel by Defence.

INDUSTRY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Salto Systems announces leadership appointments in Australia

Access solutions provider Salto Systems has announced two Oceania senior leadership appointments located in Australia to foster local talent, develop its people and drive ...

INDUSTRY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

HII trials REMUS 620 UUV during US Navy confidence course

HII’s REMUS 620 next-generation medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle has been trialled during a US Navy UUV Confidence Course in the US.

NAVAL • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

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Sikorsky trials UH-60M Black Hawk with new improved turbine engines

American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has begun ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two US Army T901 improved turbine engines.

AIR • Sun, 02 Feb 2025

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Serco to acquire Northrop’s mission training, software business in North America expansion deal

International outsourcing services company Serco has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software ...

INDUSTRY • Fri, 31 Jan 2025

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