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US Marines to leverage AI-powered geo software in trial
February 09 2024
The US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has partnered with Athena Artificial Intelligence to deliver the company’s geospatial software...
CPB selected to provide Army Aviation Program works at Townsville
Defence has selected CPB Contractors, part of CIMIC Group, to provide the Army Aviation Program of Works at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville.
February 09 2024
Nova Systems recognised as top graduate employer, welcomes new grads
Australian-owned Nova Systems has welcomed 13 new graduates to the global engineering services and technology solutions company, with the company also recognised as one of...
February 13 2024
US Army orders $219m worth of additional Precision Strike Missile units
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$219 million (AU$333.4 million) contract to produce more Early Operational Capability (EOC) Precision Strike Missiles.
March 08 2024
ASEAN’s ‘Melbourne Declaration’ strengthens partnership, hints at expanded future partnership
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have announced the “Melbourne Declaration”, reaffirming...
March 08 2024
Coalition unloads on government over National Security Committee revelations
Deputy chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security Andrew Wallace has led the charge against the government following revelations that most senior...
March 19 2024
Widespread welcome for SSN-AUKUS industry announcements
Industry and government partners across the nation have welcomed the announcement of BAE Systems and ASC as the industry partners responsible for the delivery and...
March 22 2024
Northrop Grumman to expand ordnance plant to meet global security demand
The US Naval Sea Systems Command awarded Northrop Grumman US$178 million (AU$272.3 million) to support the expansion of the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant at the...
April 01 2024
UK general confirms secretive Future Force Design Review
The UK Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff for Military Capability, Lieutenant General Rob Magowan, has confirmed to British lawmakers that the Ministry of Defence was well...
April 01 2024
Under Secretary of US Air Force to spearhead Australian Space Summit
The Honourable Kristyn E Jones, Under Secretary of the US Air Force, will headline Space Connect’s Australian Space Summit and Exhibition to be held at the...
May 01 2024
WA Defence Industry Minister wraps up AUKUS trip to US
WA Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia CSC has wrapped up a defence mission to the United States, identifying a number of opportunities for closer collaboration and...
April 15 2024
Lockheed Martin to partner with Intel to support Pentagon microelectronics push
Lockheed Martin has announced a partnership with Intel subsidiary Altera to support the Stimulating Transition for Advanced Microelectronics Packaging (STAMP) program...
April 15 2024
Government announces $3.47m in small business grants
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced $3.47 million worth of grants to support eight “cutting-edge” Australian defence SMEs delivering priority...
April 16 2024
Lockheed Martin Next Gen Interceptor selected by US Missile Defense Agency
The US Missile Defense Agency selected Lockheed Martin to continue development of the Next Generation Interceptor through a critical design review, all up round qualification...
April 16 2024
Norwegian pursuit of Type 26 expands fleet, presents challenges for the Royal Navy
The Royal Norwegian Navy has made a request to BAE Systems to potentially provide it with a fleet of up to five Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in an extensive...
April 16 2024
$11.2m upgrades for Gallipoli Barracks
Assistant Minister for Defence and Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite has announced an $11.2 million worth of critical infrastructure...
April 17 2024
BAE to partner with Hanwha Defense US to modernise US Army munitions factory
BAE Systems’ subsidiary, BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, has announced it will partner with Hanwha Defense USA to modernise the company’s Radford Army Ammunition...
April 22 2024
Austal Australia, Greenroom Robotics successfully complete autonomous patrol boat trials for Navy
Austal Australia and WA-based autonomous systems SME Greenroom Robotics have successfully completed sea acceptance trials, including endurance trials, of the remote and...
April 23 2024
Boeing officially raises Australian flag on Apache production line
Major General Jeremy King, head of Defence’s Joint Aviation Systems Division, attended the official raising of the Australian flag above the Apache production line at...
April 26 2024
Raytheon secures US$344m SM-2, SM-6 missile modernisation contract
Raytheon has been awarded a US$344 million (AU$512 million) contract for the development of two missile variants – the SM-2 Block IIICU and SM-6 Block IU – which...
April 26 2024