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Navantia puts forward Tasman and Flight III surface ship designs
Navantia has thrown its hat into the ring for consideration for the Royal Australian Navy’s future surface fleet with a series of new warship...
November 09 2023
Victoria’s Aerodynamic awarded 5-year ADF flight data contract
Australian-owned and operated avionics equipment service provider Aerodynamic will support the Australian Defence Force’s flight data monitoring capability under a...
November 08 2023
Sustainment contract announced to enhance RAAF capability
The Australian Department of Defence has signed an interim sustainment support contract with Northrop Grumman Australia to provide initial sustainment for the MQ-4C Triton...
November 08 2023
AUKUS plans unveiled for defence tech-sharing agreement
Australia and the United States are moving up plans for a defence technology-sharing agreement, according to recent discussions at the Indo Pacific 2023 International...
November 08 2023
BAE unveils new Hunter Class frigate model to silence critics
BAE Systems Australia has surprised commentators and critics with a newly upgraded model version of the Hunter Class frigate on display at the Indo Pacific 2023 International...
November 08 2023
Black Hawk and Seahawk domestic maintenance possible, says Sikorsky
Critical maintenance of US Navy and Australian MH-60R Seahawk and Black Hawk helicopters could be achieved domestically within Australia, according to Sikorsky Australia...
November 08 2023
Flinders University, US Navy UWC sign cooperative research agreement
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced a watershed Cooperative Research and Development Agreement between Flinders University and the US Navy’s Naval...
November 07 2023
Defence experts debate training and recruitment at Indo Pacific 2023
Royal Australian Navy leadership and industry experts have discussed training and recruitment issues facing Australia at the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime...
November 07 2023
Lockheed Martin Australia completes Aegis system design contract on time and budget
Lockheed Martin Australia has successfully delivered the SEA 4000 Phase 6 Combat System Design Agent contract on time and within budget, ahead of the planned Aegis Combat...
November 07 2023
Finland to acquire 150 AARGM-ER missiles in possible $500m military sale
The government of Finland will acquire up to 150 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range in a possible foreign military sale approved by the US State...
November 06 2023
Deputy PM Richard Marles tours UK SSN-AUKUS plants
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps to tour Roll-Royce’s nuclear reactor...
November 06 2023
Kongsberg, Marand complete factory acceptance for Navy NSM
Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering has announced the successful passing of the factory acceptance test (FAT) to produce the first of type Launcher Ramp System for...
November 06 2023
US announces further security assistance to Ukraine
More than $125 million in security assistance and $300 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds have been announced for Ukraine.
November 06 2023
Pentagon report details increased Chinese military capabilities, emphasis on coercion
The Pentagon’s annual report to Congress has detailed the rapid modernisation and expansion efforts transforming the People’s Liberation Army, emboldening...
November 06 2023
Australia joins declaration on responsible artificial intelligence development
Australia has joined a declaration on safe and responsible artificial intelligence in the military.
November 03 2023
Future Operator Workspace launched by Saab Australia
Sweden-headquartered defence and security company Saab has held its official Australian launch of its Future Operator Workspace human-machine interaction and battlespace...
November 03 2023
Next cohort of officers graduate US Navy Nuclear Power School
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) next cohort of submarine officers have graduated from the US Navy Nuclear Power School (NPS).
November 03 2023
Australia delivers PAC 750 transport aircraft to Papua New Guinea Defence Force
The Australian federal government is strengthening defence ties with Papua New Guinea after the delivery of two PAC 750 light transport aircraft to the Papua New Guinea...
November 03 2023
Decline of patriotism, confidence in West impacts willingness to defend ourselves
It is probably the worst-kept secret of our modern society: young people across the Western world have lost faith in their respective nations, the values and principles of...
November 03 2023
True-to-life modules begin arriving for Abrams battle tank trainers
Queensland metal fabricator Rocklea Pressed Metal has begun its first delivery of “true-to-life” internal structure modules for the Australian Defence...
November 02 2023