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US$383m contract for next-gen submarine-launched ballistic missiles

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$383 million (AU$612.4 million) contract modification for the continued development of the...

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Defence recruitment shortfalls, culture and patriotism are back in the spotlight, but the criticisms miss some key points

Australia’s Defence recruitment is back in the spotlight, with former Army chief Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leah...

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Japan to acquire 150 SM-6 missiles in US$900m foreign military sale

The government of Japan will acquire up to 150 Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles in a possible US$900 million foreign military s...

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CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Liam Garman and Phil Tarran...

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Ukraine trials kamikaze UAVs with autonomous targeting

Ukraine has conducted testing on fixed-wing kamikaze uncrewed aerial systems equipped with machine vision for autonomous target ac...

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UK opens new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery

The United Kingdom has officially opened a new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery, boost engineering...

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Sentinel navy patrol boat among upcoming Austal contracts

Austal Limited has outlined a strong financial outlook for the future with more than $108 million in potential early-stage contracts including work on an autonomous ...

AIR • Wed, 18 Jan 2023

UK Ministry of Defence approves major mission data contract

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has awarded a 10-year mission data partnership contract worth more than £80 million (AU$140 million) to QinetiQ-led Team Pegasus

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 18 Jan 2023

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ADF soldiers fly out to train Ukrainian recruits

More than 70 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel are flying out to provide basic infantry training and tactics to Ukrainian recruits.

LAND • Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Classified fighter jet data leaked to online forum

Classified information regarding the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet has been leaked to a public internet forum.

AIR • Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Take-off growth predicted for optical communication satellites

Optical communications have been touted as the new “preferred means of transmission in space”, according to a new report from market intelligence firm Euroconsult.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 17 Jan 2023

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Race to sustainable space renewed despite Russo-Ukrainian war disruption

UK space specialists have welcomed the new year with a wave of private sector support despite major disruptions to operations based in Ukraine.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 17 Jan 2023

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