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Sikorsky, Rain achieve success with autonomous Black Hawk demonstration
November 15 2024
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has partnered with Rain, an autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology company, to successfully demonstrate ne...
RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft deployed to Japan under Operation Argos
Royal Australian Air Force P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been deployed to Kadena Air Base in Japan under Operation Argos.
November 04 2024
Northrop Grumman LITENING targeting pod completes initial testing on US Super Hornets
The US Navy has completed initial flight testing of the Northrop Grumman LITENING targeting pod on the fleet’s F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft.
November 01 2024
Army conducts helicopter insertion and extraction training with new Black Hawk fleet
Australian Army soldiers and aviators have conducted helicopter insertion and extraction training with their new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters as part of the aircraft’s...
October 30 2024
US F-35 fighter variant completes first landing on Japanese destroyer
A US F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has landed on Japan’s Izumo Class multifunctional destroyer JS Kaga for the first time in a key milestone.
October 22 2024
Thomas Global Systems to provide Redback IFV training systems
Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply advanced immersive training systems for the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle fleet.
October 08 2024
RAAF deploys F-35 aircraft to remote areas of Western Australia
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed F-35A Lightning II aircraft to the most remote parts of Western Australia in the Pilbara region.
October 02 2024
Raytheon secures US Navy contract for mid-band Next Generation Jammer
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a US$192 million (AU$277.9 million) contract to develop the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Expansion, an upgrade to the current Next...
October 02 2024
RAAF F-35 steals the spotlight at inaugural Bali International Air Show
The Royal Australian Air Force has stolen the spotlight with F-35A Lightning II aircraft deployed to wow the crowds at the inaugural Bali International Air Show.
September 24 2024
Black Hawk helicopter put through operation trials aboard Royal Australian Navy vessel
Australia’s new UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters have undertaken flight trials and procedures on board Royal Australian Navy vessels on the South Coast of NSW.
September 24 2024
Patria, Rheinmetall debut Boxer mortar variant in United Kingdom
A Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant prototype has been unveiled by Finnish defence manufacturer Patria and German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall.
September 23 2024
Triton demonstrates Arctic Ocean navigation capability
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system’s ability to operate at high altitudes deep within the Arctic Circle.
September 20 2024
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams takes centre stage at Land Forces 2024
Defence industry representatives have been given their first look at the Australian Army’s new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank.
September 17 2024
Romania to acquire 32 F-35 fighter jets in US$7.2bn foreign military sale
Romania will acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft under a US$7.2 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
September 17 2024
Lockheed Martin Australia, Asia Pacific Aerospace partner on Black Hawk global supply chain
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has announced the selection of Queensland-based Asia Pacific Aerospace to join the company’s Black Hawk global supply chain.
September 12 2024
Axiom Precision Engineering to provide Apache crew doors
South Australia-based Axiom Precision Engineering has signed a global supply chain contract with Boeing to produce crew doors for AH-64E Apache attack reconnaissance...
September 11 2024
Australia engaged in US$300m AH-64E Apache sustainment services sale
The Australian government has requested to buy more than US$300 million in AH-64E Apache attack helicopter sustainment support services in a possible US foreign military...
August 26 2024
Latest batch of Black Hawks touchdown in Sydney
A pair of new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters have arrived in Sydney as part of the latest delivery for the Australian Defence Force.
August 15 2024
APC Technology secures key displays contract for Redback IFVs
Australian full spectrum tech manufacturing company APC Technology will supply Generic Vehicle Architecture displays for Redback infantry fighting vehicles.
August 12 2024
USAF to acquire prototype E-7A weapons systems from Boeing
The United States Department of the Air Force has reached a price agreement in the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program with US defence prime Boeing.
August 12 2024