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VAMPIRE launcher getting positive results in Ukraine, says L3Harris
VAMPIRE multipurpose weapon systems are already having a positive effect in Ukraine, according to American defence tech contractor L3Harris.
December 14 2023
MH-60R Seahawk evacuates BOM staff from cyclone’s path
The Royal Australian Navy has successfully evacuated Bureau of Meteorology personnel from the path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper using an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.
December 14 2023
UK announces plans for hypersonic missile development with industry
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is inviting the defence industry to apply for the development of advanced hypersonic missile capabilities under a £1 billion...
December 14 2023
UK RAF recommissions historic frontline fighter squadron with new F-35B jets
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force has officially recommissioned the nation’s second frontline fighter unit operating the F-35B Lightning stealth fighter.
December 14 2023
Army mission planning contract extension for KBR
KBR has announced it will continue its support for Australian Army Aviation mission planning as part of a contract extension, building on almost a decade of mission planning...
December 14 2023
AS9 Huntsman successfully demonstrates automatic fire and explosion suppression capability
The AS9 Huntsman, acquired under the Hanwha Defense Australia-led LAND 8116 Phase 1 program, has successfully demonstrated its automatic fire and explosion suppression...
December 13 2023
US announces assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom
The US Department of Defense announced, on 12 December, an additional security assistance package to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defence needs.
December 13 2023
US Commerce Department, BAE partner to modernise microelectronics facility
The US Department of Commerce has announced US$35 million (AU$53.3 million) in initial funding for BAE Systems to modernise the Microelectronics Center (MEC) in New Hampshire...
December 13 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
WA government signs memorandum of understanding with Babcock Australasia
The West Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with United Kingdom defence company Babcock Australasia to bolster defence industry expansion,...
December 13 2023
Insitu achieves successful drop of GPS-guided Shryke munition
American unmanned aerial systems manufacturer Insitu has conducted its first successful drop of inert GPS-guided Shryke munitions from an Integrator uncrewed aircraft...
December 13 2023
Romania will acquire 263 Javelin missiles under a possible US foreign military sale
Romania will acquire more than 260 Javelin missiles and equipment under a possible $80 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
December 13 2023
Australian Defence Force divers were injured a month ago, where’s the response?
Public shock has grown decidedly quiet since Royal Australian Navy (RAN) divers were injured by the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) destroyer, CNC Ningbo, more...
December 13 2023
First all-female Darumbal trainee ranger cohort graduate program
An all-female cohort of Darumbal trainee rangers have celebrated their successful program graduation, just 12 months after the inaugural cohort graduated from their year-long...
December 12 2023
Boeing secures Chinook order under US Army modernisation contract
American multinational corporation Boeing will produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II Chinook heavy-lift aircraft to enhance the US Army’s modernisation efforts.
December 12 2023
Textron arms unmanned craft with South Korean rocket system
Textron Systems’ common unmanned surface vehicle has undertaken key surface warfare testing with the South Korean-Poniard rocket system, reportedly becoming the first...
December 12 2023
ADF KC-30A aircraft returns after cyber and communications upgrades
The Australian Defence Force’s first KC-30A multi-role transport tanker (MRTT) has returned after completing significant communications and cyber upgrades in Spain.
December 12 2023
Red Alert! Concerns grow over Europe’s dramatic military weakness
Despite repeated reassurances that Europe would rally to meet the challenges presented by a resurgent Russia and an increasingly belligerent China challenging European and...
December 12 2023
Austal, Birdon sign memorandum of understanding for Landing Craft-Medium
Australia-based shipbuilding defence prime Austal has signed a memorandum of understanding with NSW shipbuilder Birdon to jointly deliver the Australian Department of Defence...
December 12 2023
Mel Slater appointed director maritime for Defence SA
Defence industry expert Mel Slater has been appointed as director maritime at the South Australian government’s lead defence-focused agency, Defence SA.
December 12 2023