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QinetiQ US awarded next-generation advanced bomb suit contract
The global defence contractor has been awarded an $84 million US sole source IDIQ contract for the delivery of next-generation advanced bomb suits...
October 05 2023
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Northrop Grumman to develop 57mm guided ammunition
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a development contract for the company’s newly designed 57mm guided high-explosive ammunition for naval vessels.
October 05 2023
US concerned about growing Chinese influence in the Middle East
American officials are concerned about China’s efforts to displace US influence in the Middle East, according to recent comments from a US Air Force commander.
October 05 2023
Papua New Guinea takes ownership of fourth Guardian Class patrol boat
Papua New Guinea has taken ownership of its fourth Guardian Class patrol boat at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, south of Perth, Western Australia.
October 05 2023
Spain to acquire Patriot missile units in US$2.8bn foreign military sale
The government of Spain will acquire four Patriot missile units in a possible $2.8 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
October 05 2023
International defence industry cooperation in a time of wars
Opinion: Wars are afoot. There is a very real war underway in Europe while in the Indo-Pacific, an imagined future war between China and the US worries many. In response,...
October 05 2023
Marles to host Indo-Pacific defence talks with PNG
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will host Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Win Bakri Daki to discuss defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
October 05 2023
New sovereign radar centre opens at Adelaide University
The University of Adelaide, Department of Defence, and BAE Systems Australia have announced the establishment of the JORN Open Innovation Network Centre for Advanced Defence...
October 04 2023
Defence funding to empower Speartooth UUV development
The Australian Department of Defence has allocated a third tranche of innovation funding to progress C2 Robotics’ Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vessel.
October 04 2023
Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector
Australia’s leading source of market intelligence and news for the cyber security sector, Cyber Security Connect, has today rebranded to Cyber Daily.
October 04 2023
Applications officially open for Australian Defence Sales Catalogue 2024
Australian defence industry businesses are now able to submit their products for the Australian Defence Sales Catalogue 2024.
October 04 2023
Is the US really a ‘dysfunctional’ superpower?
Amid mounting economic struggles, domestic political division, and waning influence of the global stage, many have begun to consider the United States as a...
October 04 2023
NZDF attends logistics hub grand opening in Palmerston North
New Zealand Defence Force officials have attended the grand opening of a multi-function logistics hub on the Lower North Island of New Zealand.
October 04 2023
RAAF bases Curtin and Learmonth set for upgrade overhaul
Royal Australian Air Force bases Curtin and Learmonth are set for major upgrades under construction approved by the Department of Defence.
October 04 2023
Oman to acquire 301 TOW missiles in possible US$70m deal
The US State Department has approved the possible US$70 million foreign military sale of more than 300 TOW missiles to the government of Oman.
October 04 2023
HMAS Maryborough, HMAS Larrakia patrol boats decommissioned from Navy
Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class patrol boats HMAS Maryborough (II) and HMAS Larrakia (II) have been decommissioned after a service life covering almost 800,000 combined...
October 04 2023
Sarcos Defense secures USAF contract for AI development
American robotics developer Sarcos Defense will attempt to create a more human-like learning approach for its artificial intelligence under a new US$13.8 million contract...
October 03 2023
APT secures Kongsberg contract for Naval Strike Missile launcher components
Australian Precision Technologies has secured a contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile launcher components, with production...
October 03 2023
US Navy fires submarine-launched ballistic missile in life extension test
The US Navy has successfully fired an unarmed submarine-launched ballistic missile from an Ohio Class nuclear-powered submarine off the coast of California.
October 03 2023
RAN ships begin regional deployment
HMA ships Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Stalwart will conduct a regional presence deployment throughout Southeast and Northeast Asia, including the enforcement of sanctions on...
October 03 2023