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Musk trashes F-35 aircraft as ‘obsolete, expensive master of none’ in drone age
November 26 2024
Tesla and SpaceX business leader Elon Musk has taken aim at the United States’ F-35 fighter jet fleet, describing the manned aircraft as “...
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
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
Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate prepares for ‘float off’ launch
The UK Royal Navy’s next Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Cardiff, is set to enter the water for the first time, with a major float off scheduled at BAE Systems’...
September 03 2024