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Lockheed Martin unveils next-gen ‘extreme range’ guided missile

September 17 2024

Lockheed Martin has officially launched AGM-158 eXtreme Range (XR) cruise missile, an evolution of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile currently...

China’s military build-up is current threat, says US Secretary of the Air Force

China’s military build-up is a current threat and not a future threat, according to United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.

September 17 2024

Romania to acquire 32 F-35 fighter jets in US$7.2bn foreign military sale

Romania will acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft under a US$7.2 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.

September 17 2024

A better tomorrow for veterans and their families

Opinion: Building a better world for Australia’s veterans and their families is a sacred duty and mission for the nation, with the findings of the Royal Commission into...

September 16 2024

Lift off! Government launches sovereign rocket manufacturing call to arms

Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has announced the government will make a series of investments totalling up to $80 million to support the...

September 16 2024

Birdon contracted to supply Bridge Erection Boats for the Swedish Armed Forces

Birdon has been contracted to supply Bridge Erection Boats for the Swedish Armed Forces by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration.

September 16 2024

2%, 2.5% or 3% and the question of how much is enough?

It is one of those age-old questions: how much Defence spending is enough? With much of the emphasis being focused on reaching the sacred 2 per cent of GDP, in our...

September 16 2024

Austal USA secures $670m contract to expand submarine outfit and production

General Dynamics Electric Boat has engaged Austal USA in a AU$670 million contract to expand production capacity.

September 16 2024

Pilbara Regiment trials GUS surveillance robot

Australian-developed surveillance robot Ground Uncrewed System (GUS) has been trialled by the Australian Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group Pilbara Regiment.

September 16 2024

Letters in the mail: Deputy Prime Minister releases response to Afghanistan Inquiry report

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has released a statement on the closure of the Afghanistan Inquiry report this week.

September 13 2024

QuantX Labs to supply quantum optical atomic clocks for Australian Defence Force

The Australian government is acquiring quantum optical atomic clocks from Adelaide-based QuantX Labs to deliver position navigation and timing capabilities for the Australian...

September 13 2024

Managing director Stuart Whiley to step down from ASC leadership

Managing director and CEO of ASC, Stuart Whiley, has advised the board he will step down from his role at the end of his current contract.

September 13 2024

Hanwha Defence Australia signs with Rohde & Schwarz to develop EMC test solution

Hanwha Defence Australia has chosen a Rohde & Schwarz-designed and built EMC test solution, announced at Land Forces this week.

September 12 2024

Fast-tracking Japan into AUKUS: ‘JAUKUS’ by frigate

Opinion: Australia’s impending $11 billion general purpose frigate decision is about more than which nation’s frigate design is best. It’s also about what...

September 12 2024

Hanwha, Advanced Navigation sign co-develop agreement for positioning navigation solutions

Hanwha Defence Australia, Hanwha Aerospace and Advanced Navigation have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop strategic-grade assured positioning navigation and...

September 12 2024

Boeing RAPTR backpack to enhance soldier connectivity

Boeing Defence Australia has announced a contract to provide the Australian Defence Force with a new lightweight, portable router to transform the deployed communication and...

September 12 2024

Lockheed Martin Australia, Asia Pacific Aerospace partner on Black Hawk global supply chain

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has announced the selection of Queensland-based Asia Pacific Aerospace to join the company’s Black Hawk global supply chain.

September 12 2024

Lockheed Martin Australia awards GWEO contract to Marand

Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Marand Precision Engineering a contract to support the delivery of work under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO)...

September 12 2024

Anduril unveils Barracuda family of cruise missiles

Anduril has officially launched its Barracuda-M family of air-breathing, software-defined expendable autonomous air vehicles that are designed for affordable, hyper-scale...

September 12 2024