Australia announces through-life support for P-8A Poseidon fleet
The federal government has raised the long-term operational readiness of the Royal Australian Air Force P‑8A Poseidon fleet through a $291 million...
May 16 2025
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Trump announces possible development of ‘twin-engine F-35’ during Middle East visit
US President Donald Trump has let rip on new details regarding the possible development of a twin-engine version of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
May 16 2025
APC Technology to provide cutting-edge tech to Army Redback fleet
South Australian company APC Technology has emerged as a key contributor to the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Project, working alongside Hanwha Defence Australia...
May 14 2025
Aussie first as F-35 simulators linked on Lockheed Martin network
In an Australian and world first, the Australian Department of Defence and Lockheed Martin have successfully connected F-35 full mission simulators at Royal Australian Air...
May 14 2025
Defence milestone: Taiwanese troops fire HIMARS for the first time
Taiwanese troops have test-fired an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time.
May 13 2025
Drop that shovel: How Australia can use surplus military equipment rather than burying it
Australians love to dig holes. It’s in our blood to carve out the earth in search of iron ore, to take the hard yakka road of transforming our natural environment or to...
May 08 2025
From Lightning to Super Lightning: Lockheed Martin chief hints at evolution pathways
Boeing’s evolution of the venerable F/A-18 Hornet into the Super Hornet sought to breathe fresh life into a legacy platform. Now it appears that the fifth-generation...
May 06 2025
Post-election delivery: Second MQ-4C Triton touches down quietly at RAAF Tindal
Australia’s second MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system has flown silently into Australia.
May 05 2025
Combat dozer blades become crucial equipment for Redback IFVs
Combat dozer blades will be integrated onto the Australian Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicles.
April 23 2025
F-35 live data share to artillery strike achieved at Exercise Ramstein Flag
The first live classified data share outside the United States between an F-35 fighter jet and Dutch command and control environment Keystone has been achieved at...
April 16 2025
Defence celebrates passing $5bn on global F-35 contract value for defence industry
Defence has celebrated the achievement of more than $5 billion in contract value achieved by the Australian industry in the global F-35 program.
April 14 2025
Classic Hornet fighter jet transferred to new Australian War Memorial exhibit
An F/A-18A Classic Hornet fighter jet has travelled across the country via truck to be installed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
April 07 2025
RAAF Poseidon patrol aircraft deployed to Japan on Operation Argos
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been deployed to conduct aerial surveillance missions under Operation Argos.
April 02 2025
Kongsberg secures 15-year agreement for F-35 maintenance in Norway
Norwegian multinational company Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of F-35 fighter jet aircraft in Norway.
April 01 2025
US$4.94bn contract for Lockheed Martin PrSM production
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$4.94 billion (AU$7.90 billion) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to produce additional Precision Strike...
April 01 2025
US Navy Triton, NZDF Poseidon aircraft to undergo maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF Base Edinburgh, according to a Defence...
March 27 2025
Lockheed Martin to establish Sydney-based Black Hawk logistics hub
Lockheed Martin Australia has unveiled a new custom-fit logistics warehouse in Sydney, designed to provide dedicated support services for the Australian Army’s...
March 25 2025
First Aussie Apache enters final assembly stage
Australia’s first AH-64E “Guardian” Apache attack helicopter has entered final assembly at Boeing’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona.
March 25 2025
Precision strike: New HIMARS launchers touchdown on Australian soil
The first pair of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher vehicles have been delivered to Australia from the United States.
March 24 2025
AH-64E Apaches touchdown ahead of Avalon International Airshow
Two AH-64E Apache helicopters have touched down in Australia earlier this month as they prepare for an appearance at the Avalon International Airshow.
March 19 2025