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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...

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

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