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Colt CZ acquires rights for Mk 47 ‘Striker’ automatic grenade launcher

January 12 2024

Czech Republic-based firearms holding group Colt CZ Group SE has acquired the intellectual property rights for the Mk 47 “Striker” automat...

There is no doubt that a potential conflict over the island democracy of Taiwan would undoubtedly have a high cost in terms of human life. But what about the economic costs...

January 12 2024

Australian Army vessel commanders tour Landing Craft Medium prototype

The Australian Army’s first vessel commanders and industry representatives have toured a prototype of the Army’s future Landing Craft Medium in Western...

January 12 2024

US, UK complete first sortie against Houthis in Yemen

The US and Royal Navies have completed their first round of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen following weeks of ongoing attacks against commercial shipping in the...

January 12 2024

Northrop Grumman to develop deep space radar capability to boost AUKUS partnership

Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop the global Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability that will track objects in the geosynchronous orbit, protecting critical US and...

January 12 2024

Draper awarded $26m Pentagon CBRN contract

Draper has been awarded a US$26 million contract from the US Department of Defense to deliver enhanced chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance...

January 11 2024

Athena AI signs trio of purchase orders with US DOD suppliers

Australian artificial intelligence system developer Athena AI has announced the signing of three purchase orders with original equipment manufacturers supplying the US...

January 11 2024

Frequentis Defense completes fixed and deployable digital tower trials

Frequentis Defense, the US Air Force Flight Standards Agency, and the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic partnered to complete three trials of the tower, designed to...

January 11 2024

ShaBlya remote gun turrets approved for use by Ukraine

Newly developed “ShaBlya” remote weapon stations have been authorised for use on Ukraine’s frontlines after being given the green light by the Ministry of...

January 11 2024

US State Department greenlights tactical vehicle, patrol craft sales to Egypt

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of light tactical vehicle chassis and 28-metre patrol craft kits to the government of Egypt, as part of two sales...

January 11 2024

Inflection point 2024: The risks of WWIII and confronting global disorder

Only a couple of weeks into the new year and 2024 is well and truly picking up where 2023 left off, with mounting concerns about the new year shaping up to be an inflection...

January 11 2024

Rocket Lab debuts as defence prime for US satellite contract

American aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab is making its debut as a defence industry prime with a $0.5 billion contract to build satellites for...

January 11 2024

Raytheon completes successful technical review of HALO missile

American defence prime Raytheon has announced the successful completion of a technical review and prototype fit check of the HALO carrier-based, long-range, high-speed...

January 11 2024

US State Department approves US$250m Tomahawk cruise missile deal with Australia

Australia will acquire Tomahawk Weapon System support and services under a possible US$250 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.

January 11 2024

Critical infrastructure upgrades announced for RAAF Base Amberley

The Australian federal government has announced a $4 million critical infrastructure upgrade at Defence’s largest operational air base, Royal Australian Air Force Base...

January 11 2024

American, British defence companies sanctioned for Taiwan arms sales

Five American and British defence companies have been sanctioned by the People’s Republic of China for alleged arms sales to Taiwan (the Republic of China).

January 11 2024

Ahead of schedule: Timing right for Chinese annexation of Taiwan

This year is shaping up as the most opportune time in recent memory for an attempted annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China.

January 10 2024

US reaffirms One China policy during meeting with PRC

The United States reaffirmed its One China policy during a meeting between the two nations in early January and reiterated the country’s enduring commitment to freedom...

January 10 2024

EOS confirms $25m remote weapon systems deal in Europe

Australian defence and communications technology company Electro Optic Systems will supply remote weapon systems under a new $25 million contract in Europe.

January 10 2024