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AeroVironment wraps up $120m buyout of Tomahawk Robotics
September 20 2023
American defence contractor AeroVironment has completed its $120 million acquisition of artificial intelligence-enabled robotic control and communicat...
Review launched into Defence firefighting chemical contamination
The federal government has launched an independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination, for...
September 20 2023
America’s ‘lacklustre’ Ukrainian response is a symptom of longer standing issues
Despite committing more than US$100 billion (AU$155.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine, the materiel response of the United States has raised questions about the capacity of the...
September 20 2023
Australian Army prepares for new M1A2 tanks with simulator contract
Australian veteran-owned SME Global Defence Solutions has been engaged to manufacture a dozen container systems to house main battle tank simulators under a...
September 20 2023
Deep sea tracking ranges approved to safeguard Australian sea lanes
Maritime underwater tracking ranges will be built in Western Australia for the Royal Australian Navy and sustained until 2045 under a $328 million contract awarded to...
September 20 2023
Surface fleet review response on hold until 2024, says Conroy
The federal government will hold off publicly responding to the independent analysis of surface combatant fleet capability until next year, according to Defence Industry...
September 20 2023
BvS10 transporters undertake trials with Indian Army
India could join a swath of international countries using BvS10 all-terrain vehicles, as the articulated all-terrain transporter undergoes trials with the Indian Army this...
September 19 2023
AERALIS’ mix and match with transonic modular jet
English aircraft developer company AERALIS has put forward their designs for a transonic modular light jet aircraft which can mix and match flight equipment.
September 19 2023
Royal commission given powers to reach 2024 deadline
Additional support has been announced for face-to-face private sessions assisting the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
September 19 2023
Triton drone decision shows Defence is on autopilot, with ministers along for the ride
Opinion: The Commonwealth’s recently announced acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System is a sub-optimal investment amid the Australian Defence...
September 19 2023
Australian Army training to be completed 25% faster
A new Army Initial Foundation Training continuum undergoing trials could accelerate recruit training at Kapooka to be completed 25 per cent faster, according to Defence...
September 19 2023
Australia to acquire fourth MQ-4C Triton and Poseidon upgrades
The Australian government has announced plans to purchase an additional MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft and upgrades for P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to...
September 19 2023
Australia deploys F-35s to Indonesia for first time
Six Australian F-35A Lightning IIs will deploy to Indonesia for the first time in late September as part of Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23.
September 18 2023
Babcock, HII team up to support Aussie nuclear sub program
Babcock International Group and HII have partnered to help support the delivery of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability.
September 18 2023
Kim Jong-un tours fighter jet and airliner factories in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and government officials have inspected military fighter jets and civilian aircraft under construction in Russia, during a national tour this...
September 18 2023
Australia continues support for North Korean sanctions enforcement
Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has successfully completed air surveillance of illegal activity in North Korea as part of an...
September 18 2023
India moves towards ‘Make in India’ with first Airbus delivery
The first C295 transport aircraft has been handed over to the Indian military as the country heads towards its first “Make in India” in 2026.
September 18 2023
HMAS Maryborough II headed for decommissioning after 15 years
Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class patrol boat HMAS Maryborough II is awaiting decommissioning later this month in Queensland after 15 years of service.
September 18 2023
The game is afoot: China’s pitch to developing world ‘backed’ by UN secretary-general
We are now well and truly living in the dawn of the age of the multipolar world of competing designs and ambitions for the global stage – with Xi Jinping’s China...
September 18 2023
Australia steps up engagement at international defence shows
Australia is stepping up defence engagement and innovation after reportedly sending the country’s largest ever trade delegation to an international defence show.
September 18 2023