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Boeing secures $139.5m contract to upgrade RAAF Poseidons
April 15 2024
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a AU$139.5 million contract with Boeing Defence Australia to upgrade the software, systems, and sen...
Construction begins on AS9 Huntsman and AS10 resupply vehicle in South Korea
Production of new artillery and military vehicles for the Australian Defence Force has officially begun in South Korea.
April 02 2024
Airspeed engaged to supply RAS stump masts for Hunter Class frigates
South Australian composite materials manufacturer Airspeed will supply replenishment at sea (RAS) stump masts for the first batch of three Hunter Class frigates.
April 02 2024
Australian armour: Germany signs off on historic Boxer export deal
The German Parliament has officially approved the purchase of more than 100 Australian-made Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles for the German Army.
March 21 2024
Elbit Systems secures $600m contract to supply systems for Aussie Redback IFV fleet
Elbit Systems has been awarded a AU$600 million contract to supply key systems to Hanwha Defense Australia as it delivers the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle to the...
February 27 2024
New surface fleet will deter coercion and protect way of life, says Deputy PM
The Royal Australian Navy surface fleet will maintain the Australian way of life and deter Chinese coercion, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
February 21 2024
Defence negotiating updated Hunter contract offer, Senate committee told
The Department of Defence is negotiating a newly updated contract offer from BAE Systems Australia for the production of the first three Hunter Class frigates.
February 14 2024
Australian F-35 Joint Strike Fighters continue technology refresh testing
The Australian Defence Force is likely to receive its next batch of new F-35A Joint Strike Fighters in the second half of this year, according to US defence prime Lockheed...
February 14 2024
Surface fleet review carries Hunter Class changes in February release, say industry insiders
The Australian federal government is preparing to release its “Surface Fleet Review” recommendations in mid-February with significant changes to the Hunter Class...
February 08 2024
Greece requests F-35 aircraft in massive US foreign military sale
Greece will acquire up to 40 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft as part of a possible US$8.6 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
January 29 2024
Hunter Valley F-35 sustainment hub on track
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced the signing of two services deeds with BAE Systems Australia worth a total of AU$210 million to help secure the Hunter...
December 28 2023
Navy, Sikorsky complete 50th Romeo helicopter fleet maintenance
The Royal Australian Navy and industry partner Sikorsky Australia have successfully completed the 50th periodic maintenance interval across the Navy’s fleet of MH-60R...
December 21 2023
Industry, US Air Force collaborate to ‘restore’ F-35
A team of US Air Force personnel, the US F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Ogden Air Logistics Complex, and Lockheed Martin have taken on the impossible task of stitching...
December 20 2023
Command, control systems ready for installation into Australian artillery
The first command, control, communications and computer systems have been delivered and are ready for installation into an initial batch of Australian Type AS9 and AS10...
December 14 2023
BAE trials laser scanning tech on Hunter frigate shipyard
BAE Systems Australia has successfully conducted trials of laser scanning technology at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson Shipyard to create 3D models of pipes for the...
December 13 2023
Commonwealth signs contracts for infantry fighting vehicles
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced a major milestone for the AU$7 billion LAND 400 Phase 3...
December 08 2023
Hanwha, Poland boost industry ties with additional howitzer contract, tech transfer
Hanwha Aerospace has announced the signing of an additional executive contract with the Polish Armaments Agency worth 3.45 trillion Korean won (US$2.6 billion) to support the...
December 06 2023
Australian Army test fires new AS9 Huntsman during SA demonstration
The Australian Defence Force has conducted a test firing of the new AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer during a stakeholder demonstration at Port Wakefield in South...
December 01 2023
Hunter Class frigates pass critical design review milestone
In a major milestone for the embattled program, BAE has confirmed that the Hunter Class frigates have successfully completed a preliminary design review (PDR).
November 30 2023
BAE Systems to provide Hunter class Mk 45 naval guns
BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 medium-calibre gun and automated Ammunition Handling System (AHS) for the Royal Australian...
November 16 2023