Northrop completes testing on third RAAF MQ-4C Triton aircraft
February 12 2025
American defence prime Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircra...
AS9 Huntsman, AS10 resupply vehicles on the ground in Australia
South Korean AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers are reportedly already on the ground in Australia.
February 03 2025
Sikorsky trials UH-60M Black Hawk with new improved turbine engines
American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has begun ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two US Army T901 improved turbine engines.
February 03 2025
VIDEO: F-35 aircraft obliterated in fiery crash at Eielson Air Force Base
The US military has confirmed the loss of an F-35 Lightning II aircraft after footage of a fiery crash appeared online from Eielson Air Force Base.
January 30 2025
Vietnam in final talks to acquire K9 SPGs, says South Korea media
Vietnam is in the final stages of talks to acquire K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers from South Korea, according to media reports from Seoul.
January 29 2025
APEX ammunition contract to supply RAAF F-35 aircraft
Norwegian-Finnish aerospace and defence group Nammo has announced a contract to supply APEX ammunition for Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
January 24 2025
Synthetic fuels cleared for F-35 fleet
Lockheed Martin has approved the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuels in the F-35 Lightning II. The new fuel sources will improve readiness by reducing reliance on the...
January 17 2025
Defence hints at Aussie Apaches to team up with loyal wingman-like drones
Defence has hinted Australia’s upcoming fleet of 29 Boeing Apache helicopters could be teamed with armed drones.
January 03 2025
Raytheon secures US$590m contract for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
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 E/A-18G Growler...
December 06 2024
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
Well worth the wait? Discussing the inconsistencies and focusing on delivering the most lethal Hunter Class frigate
As a maritime nation, Australia depends on a lethal, survivable, and robust naval capability, something the Hunter Class frigates will play a pivotal role in delivering,...
November 27 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
Too big to fail? If JP 9102 is no longer fit for purpose, what about Hunter?
It is one of Australia’s biggest ever defence projects, with the future Hunter Class frigates to form the backbone of the Royal Australian Navy for much of the next...
November 13 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
Stakeholders tour Hunter Class frigate construction at Osborne Naval Shipyard
Stakeholders of the SEA 5000-1 Project have attended a tour of the size and scope of a Hunter Class frigate’s construction at Osborne Naval Shipyard in late September...
October 16 2024