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Raytheon secures US$590m contract for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
December 06 2024
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a US$590 million (AU$914.2 million) follow-on production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system for ...
India to buy MH-60R Seahawk equipment in possible US$1.17bn foreign military sale
India has requested to buy MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopter equipment under a possible US$1.17 billion US foreign military sale.
December 03 2024
New Abrams main battle tanks rolled out to 3rd Brigade troops
The first of the newly acquired M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 (system enhanced program v3) main battle tanks have been rolled out to 3rd Brigade troops in Townsville.
November 28 2024
Musk trashes F-35 aircraft as ‘obsolete, expensive master of none’ in drone age
Tesla and SpaceX business leader Elon Musk has taken aim at the United States’ F-35 fighter jet fleet, describing the manned aircraft as “obsolete” in the...
November 26 2024
Sikorsky, Rain achieve success with autonomous Black Hawk demonstration
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has partnered with Rain, an autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology company, to successfully demonstrate new Black Hawk helicopter...
November 15 2024
NUSHIP Arafura completes sea trials off Adelaide coast
Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel NUSHIP Arafura has completed sea trials off the Adelaide coast, according to manufacturer Luerssen Australia.
November 08 2024
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
Civmec to acquire Luerssen Australia in major shipbuilder agreement
Civmec Limited and Naval Vessels Lürssen of Bremen, Germany, have entered into a non-binding heads of agreement, detailing the framework for the transfer of ownership of...
October 16 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