Half-century of service ends for Orion aircraft

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has officially retired their fleet of six P-3K2 Orion with a formation flight after more than 55 years of service.

AIR • Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Leopard and Abrams tanks confirmed for Ukraine

Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams third generation main battle tanks will face combat in Ukraine, after an announcement made by US President Joe Biden this week.

LAND • Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Next generation of pilots train at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range

Australia’s next fighter jet pilots are returning to Salt Ash Air Weapons Range as they gather vital skills for operating advanced military aircraft.

AIR • Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Supacat and NP Aerospace to progress recovery vehicle conversion contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has approved the development of new lightweight recovery vehicles (LWRV) in a Supacat and NP Aerospace conversion project announced this week

LAND • Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Nuclear thermal rocket to power NASA’s long-duration spaceflights

Nuclear thermal rocket engines could expand possibilities for the next generation of long-duration spaceflight missions, according to a partnership between NASA and DARPA

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Lockheed Martin achieves first light success with tactical laser system

Lockheed Martin has celebrated a successful first light demonstration with a manoeuvrable tactical laser system capable of negating projectiles and aerial systems.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Patriot missile systems on the road to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced they will send two Patriot air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine as part of a military aid package worth €2.5 billion (AU$3.8 billion) ...

LAND • Tue, 24 Jan 2023

Thales Alenia Space contracted to develop quantum communications

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency to develop quantum space-to-Earth communications, ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 24 Jan 2023

Defence spending on the rise as 2023 budget looms for Treasury

Defence spending is likely to play a larger role than previous years in the 2023 federal budget, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 24 Jan 2023