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Lithuania expands NASAMS capability
December 15 2023
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a €200 million ($327.8 million) contract with the government of Lithuania for the delivery of more NAS...
Australia to expand training support for Ukraine in 2024, says Marles
Australian acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has announced an expansion of training support for Ukraine’s armed forces under Operation Kudu...
December 15 2023
US request for Middle East support reveals limits of superpower
While Australia, like many US allies, has actively provided military forces to help maintain stability in the Middle East, the most recent request from the United States for...
December 15 2023
Global Combat Air Programme headquarters to be built in UK
The United Kingdom has signed an international treaty with Japan and Italy for the development of a supersonic stealth fighter under the future combat air program.
December 15 2023
Seal of approval: US Congress authorises Virginia Class submarine transfer to Australia
The US Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and authorised the transfer of three Virginia Class submarines to Australia for the first time...
December 15 2023
UK transfers 2 minehunter ships to Ukrainian Navy
The United Kingdom has announced the formation of a new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside Norway to deliver long-term support to Ukraine, including training, equipment...
December 14 2023
What is more dangerous? Taiwan or the South China Sea?
While much of the speculation about the potential for future conflict between China and the United States and its allies is focused on Taiwan and its surrounds, increasing...
December 14 2023
Raytheon celebrates second ‘successful’ live fire test for LTAMDS
Raytheon has announced the successful completion of a second live fire demonstration of the advanced, 360-degree Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) at the...
December 14 2023
Babcock secures $37m counter-CBRNE contract extension
Babcock Australasia has announced a $37 million, three-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide cutting-edge counter-chemical, biological,...
December 14 2023
Command, control systems ready for installation into Australian artillery
The first command, control, communications and computer systems have been delivered and are ready for installation into an initial batch of Australian Type AS9 and AS10...
December 14 2023
PAC 750XL pair presented to Papua New Guinea
Australia has now gifted Papua New Guinea’s air force two new PAC 750XLs.
December 14 2023
VAMPIRE launcher getting positive results in Ukraine, says L3Harris
VAMPIRE multipurpose weapon systems are already having a positive effect in Ukraine, according to American defence tech contractor L3Harris.
December 14 2023
MH-60R Seahawk evacuates BOM staff from cyclone’s path
The Royal Australian Navy has successfully evacuated Bureau of Meteorology personnel from the path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper using an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.
December 14 2023
UK announces plans for hypersonic missile development with industry
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is inviting the defence industry to apply for the development of advanced hypersonic missile capabilities under a £1 billion...
December 14 2023
UK RAF recommissions historic frontline fighter squadron with new F-35B jets
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force has officially recommissioned the nation’s second frontline fighter unit operating the F-35B Lightning stealth fighter.
December 14 2023
Army mission planning contract extension for KBR
KBR has announced it will continue its support for Australian Army Aviation mission planning as part of a contract extension, building on almost a decade of mission planning...
December 14 2023
AS9 Huntsman successfully demonstrates automatic fire and explosion suppression capability
The AS9 Huntsman, acquired under the Hanwha Defense Australia-led LAND 8116 Phase 1 program, has successfully demonstrated its automatic fire and explosion suppression...
December 13 2023
US announces assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom
The US Department of Defense announced, on 12 December, an additional security assistance package to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defence needs.
December 13 2023
US Commerce Department, BAE partner to modernise microelectronics facility
The US Department of Commerce has announced US$35 million (AU$53.3 million) in initial funding for BAE Systems to modernise the Microelectronics Center (MEC) in New Hampshire...
December 13 2023
BAE trials laser scanning tech on Hunter frigate shipyard
BAE Systems Australia has successfully conducted trials of laser scanning technology at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson Shipyard to create 3D models of pipes for the...
December 13 2023