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Defence hints at Aussie Apaches to team up with loyal wingman-like drones
January 03 2025
Defence has hinted Australia’s upcoming fleet of 29 Boeing Apache helicopters could be teamed with armed drones. ...
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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
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
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