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New Black Hawks welcomed to the Australian Army

August 07 2023

Three new US-built UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters have arrived in Australia to be operated by the Australian Army. ...

The Commonwealth government has formally revealed the long awaited winner of the multi-billion dollar LAND 400 Phase 3 program which will transform the Army's combined arms...

July 26 2023

German leadership takes closer look at Boxer CRV

German military leadership has taken a closer look at the combat capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

July 25 2023

RAAF, RAF and USAF sign E-7A Wedgetail development

The Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, and US Air Force leadership have signed a joint vision trilateral statement for the cooperative development of E-7A Wedgetail...

July 19 2023

BAE to provide electronic warfare systems for RAAF Wedgetail fleet

BAE Systems Australia will provide electronic warfare systems for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft with the Royal Australian Air Force under a two-year contract extension.

July 17 2023

ADF puts rounds down range in Boxer live fire exercise

The Australian Defence Force has conducted live fire activities with an Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle for the first time with the Queensland Mounted Infantry.

July 14 2023

US Marines and RAAF collaborate on F-35 training

US Marines have trained with Australian Defence Force personnel at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown in NSW.

July 14 2023

Rheinmetall to build F-35 fuselage factory in Germany

Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to build an ultra-modern factory at Weeze, in the Kleve district of the German state of...

July 05 2023

AS9 Huntsman testing nearly complete in South Korea

Testing of the Australian Army’s incoming AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer is nearing completion in South Korea.

July 04 2023

Israel to acquire third squadron of F-35 stealth aircraft

The Israel Defense Forces will acquire a third F-35 joint strike fighter squadron to expand the country’s advanced stealth aircraft fleet to 75 aircraft.

July 03 2023

Expanding our amphibious capabilities is great, but they have to be survivable

With Army being reshaped to emphasise long-range fires and flexible amphibious operations in the aftermath of the DSR, is the emphasis on lighter vehicles and smaller,...

May 10 2023

The F-35 as the foundation of allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Joe North, chief executive of Lockheed Martin Australia, explains why the company’s fifth-generation fighter jet will be the “lynchpin” of alliance-based deterrence in...

September 30 2021

Continuity of Australian submarine capability must be assured

Former Royal Australian Navy officer Chris Skinner examines Australia’s new nuclear submarine program, comparing the program’s projected timelines to the...

September 20 2021

Tasmanian companies join Land 400 Phase 3 bid

While Tasmania’s capabilities in the maritime sector are well understood, its capabilities in the land domain are now of interest to South Korean giant Hanwha in their bid...

June 28 2021

Going Apache – A step in the right direction

The Commonwealth government has been praised for its decision to replace its fleet of Airbus-built Eurocopter Tigers with 29 Boeing-built Apaches, but is the Australian Army...

June 03 2021

Should Australia explore alternatives to an F-35 top-up?

Has the ongoing debate over the future of the US Air Force’s F-35 fleet opened an opportunity for Australia to explore alternatives for the RAAF?

May 26 2021

Op-Ed: Industry confidence in future submarine project sunk

"We’re six years and $2 billion into the project and Australian industry isn’t happy. And they shouldn’t be." Senator Rex Patrick compiled his analysis on...

April 30 2021

Op-Ed: The submarine program is affordable and value for money but needs more work

There have been frequent media stories of government and community concern over the projected costs for the Attack Class future submarine program, and most of those concerns...

February 24 2021

Naval Group opens largest apprenticeship call as rapid jobs ramp-up continues

Naval Group Australia has called for applicants for this latest round, which is expected to see at least 13 new apprentices commence in early 2021 and follows the successful...

September 16 2020

Naval Group, ASC partner in search for future sub engineers

SEA 1000 prime contractor Naval Group has partnered with ASC to launch their inaugural graduate program, aimed at identifying and training the aspiring engineering...

July 16 2020