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EOS conducts live fire showcase for counter-UAV Slinger
August 28 2023
Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems is setting up for an anticipated export-agreement blitz as it hosts several counter-unmanned aeri...
US Marines killed in NT Osprey crash
Three US Marines have been confirmed dead after their MV-22B Osprey crashed on a remote Northern Territory Island on Sunday.
August 28 2023
Sikorsky to produce 35 King Stallions in US$2.7bn deal
Lockheed Martin aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has been engaged to build 35 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the US Marines.
August 28 2023
Enter the multipolar era: BRICS expands members in challenge to world order
We have entered the next stage in the evolution of the multipolar world with the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS)-led economic and political bloc adding...
August 28 2023
TAE Aerospace to complete Super Hornet, Growler upgrades
The Australian Defence Force has announced engine upgrades for Royal Australian Air Force Super Hornet and Growler aircraft to be performed by TAE Aerospace.
August 28 2023
Northrop Grumman develops mini-laser for US government
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully delivered a tactical-scale, miniaturised, high-energy laser system for the US government.
August 28 2023
Babcock, Indonesia celebrate keel laying for first 2 frigates
Babcock International and Indonesian-partner PT PAL have celebrated the keel laying ceremony for the first two new frigates for the Indonesian Navy, which are based on...
August 28 2023
Independent leads appointed for Defence estate audit
Two independent leads have been appointed by the Australian federal government to undertake a Defence estate audit on baseline estate and infrastructure.
August 28 2023
Chinese hackers caught spying on Taiwanese targets
Security researchers at Microsoft have spotted a Chinese-based threat actor engaging in espionage operations against organisations in Taiwan.
August 25 2023
US approves sale of F-16 infrared search and track systems to Taiwan
The United States State Department has approved the possible sale of F-16 Infrared Search and Track systems and related equipment to Taiwan, valued at $500 million.
August 25 2023
UK MOD awards BAE Systems £89m battlefield comms contract
BAE Systems will partner with Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), PA Consulting, and L3Harris to design and manufacture a deployable tactical wide area network (WAN) known as...
August 25 2023
Prepare for a ‘two-front’ war in potential China conflict: Atlantic Council
It is every military planner’s worst nightmare – a war on two-fronts. Now experts from across the US defence and national security community at the Atlantic...
August 25 2023
iDiC recognised as Boeing’s Global Diverse Supplier of the Year
Indigenous Defence & Infrastructure Consortium has been recognised as Boeing’s Global Diverse Supplier of the Year.
August 24 2023
ADF fires Javelin anti-tank missiles from Warfighter UGV
The Australian Defence Force has fired Javelin missiles from a Warfighter unmanned ground vehicle in only the second reported firing of such a weapon from a UGV...
August 24 2023
Blacktree Tech records strong performance with $1.2m export sales
Perth-based SATCOM business Blacktree Technology recorded $1.2 million in export sales during the last financial year – representing growth of nearly 400 per cent.
August 24 2023
US approves possible F-16 systems sale to Taiwan
The US State Department has approved the transfer of F-16 infrared search and track systems to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in a possible foreign...
August 24 2023
Mobilisation v activation: Planning for a whole-of-nation strategy to defend the nation
The government’s Defence Strategic Review highlighted the need for a “whole-of-government” approach to national defence, but in recognising this key factor,...
August 24 2023
Royal Thai Air Force hosts RAAF for bilateral fighter exercise
The Royal Thai Air Force will host six aircraft and more than 120 personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force for Exercise Thai Boomerang 23 in Thailand.
August 24 2023
Aerobond secures NSM manufacturing contract
South Australian-based Aerobond has signed a new contract to support the production and provision of launcher canisters for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile system, to be...
August 24 2023
US knuckles down on emerging biotechnology threats
The United States government is knuckling down on quick response to emerging bio-threats, according to a recently released Biodefense Posture Review and official commentary.
August 24 2023