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Talisman Sabre kicks off for 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has officially kicked off Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise with...
July 21 2023
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HII engaged for training systems, sustainment contract with US Navy
HII’s Mission Technologies division will provide integrated training systems installation and sustainment under a $41 million contract with the US Navy.
July 21 2023
Bombardier to supply aircraft for Swedish AWACS
The Swedish Air Force is preparing for new airborne early warning and control capabilities as Bombardier Defense makes a sixth delivery of its Global 6000 aircraft.
July 21 2023
Rheinmetall secures loitering munitions order from Hungary
Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall and UVision a multimillion-euro major supply contract for the Hero loitering munitions, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2024 and is...
July 21 2023
What exactly do we mean by ‘unilaterally deter any state’?
With the long-awaited DSR breaking the mould and shaking up Australia’s strategic policy with the proclamation that we must “develop the capability to...
July 21 2023
US Navy bestowed with ‘Freedom of Entry’ honour in Canberra
Crew members of the US Navy’s 16th Independence Class littoral combat ship, USS Canberra (LCS30), have been granted the highest accolade Canberra can bestow with a...
July 21 2023
EOS weapons tech put to the test in Ukraine
Australian defence technology is being put through its paces in Ukraine with troops fielding remote weapon systems and components made by Electro Optic Systems.
July 21 2023
Elbit Systems engaged to supply PULS rocket artillery systems
Israel-based defence electronics company Elbit Systems will supply PULS rocket artillery systems to an unnamed international customer in a deal worth $150 million.
July 20 2023
Exail CEO touches down in Australia to strengthen industry alliance for SEA 1905-1
Dominique Giannoni, chief executive officer of global technology provider Exail, visited Australia to continue enhancing the company’s local defence industry ecosystem...
July 20 2023
US DOD pushes ahead with laser weapon contract
The US Department of Defense has awarded funding to develop, integrate, manufacture, test, and deliver Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser prototype weapon...
July 20 2023
Germany to acquire almost 1k AMRAAMs from US
Germany will acquire almost 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles in a possible foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
July 20 2023
BAE successfully completes first stratospheric pseudo-satellite flight
BAE Systems has confirmed the first successful test flight of the company’s PHASA-35 high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS).
July 20 2023
Police investigations continue at highway crash involving Abrams tank
A Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle traffic crash and fire involving an American M1 Abrams main battle tank in Queensland, according to the Queensland...
July 20 2023
IFV cooperation tapped as cornerstone for upgrading Australia-South Korea strategic alliance
South Korean and Australian government representatives and politicians spoke with one voice on 19 July in Seoul to further enhance economic and defence ties between the two...
July 20 2023
DEWC Services expands to Canberra’s halls of power
South Australian-based electronic warfare company DEWC Services is expanding its footprint to the halls of power in Canberra as it seeks close proximity to key Defence...
July 20 2023
DroneShield lands $33m contract from US agency
The ASX-listed company announced that it has received a contract from a United States government agency for equipment and services.
July 19 2023
Exail, University of New Hampshire partner to open Maritime Autonomy Innovation Hub
Global technology provider Exail has partnered with the University of New Hampshire to open the Maritime Autonomy Innovation Hub to advance “all aspects” of...
July 19 2023
PNG, Australia and Talisman Sabre stops on US Secretary of Defense tour
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III is set to begin a whirlwind tour of the Indo-Pacific with upcoming visits to both Papua New Guinea and Australia.
July 19 2023
ISAT engaged to provide training in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste accredited training organisation Industry Safety Assessment and Training will deliver training to government personnel in Timor-Leste under a contract with the...
July 19 2023
Analysis reveals urgent need for realistic view of munitions requirements
Ukraine’s rapid depletion of Western munitions stockpiles has revealed the lack of depth in our collective magazines, with questions lingering over just how many...
July 19 2023