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Romania to acquire 54 Abrams tanks in US$2.53bn foreign military sale
November 10 2023
The Romanian government is set to acquire 54 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and other military vehicles under a possible foreign military sale ap...
Dazzler laser countermeasure shown off at Indo Pacific 2023
A silent laser countermeasure system has been shown off by Australian defence, space and communication technology company Electro Optic Systems at the Indo Pacific 2023...
November 10 2023
Access, control of sea essential to Australia’s security and prosperity: Chief of Navy
Australia’s Chief of Navy, VADM Mark Hammond, has used recent media engagement to stress the centrality of the Indo-Pacific’s maritime environs on...
November 10 2023
Silentium Defence graduates Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program
Passive surveillance technology company Silentium Defence has been announced as the second Australian company to graduate the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program.
November 10 2023
Marles, Malinauskas release South Australian defence industry action plan
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas have released the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report and Action...
November 10 2023
Sonar transmissions will travel further due to ocean temperature changes, says ADROITA
Underwater sonar transmissions will travel longer distances as the oceans undergo temperature change and bring implications for submarine warfare, according to a recent study...
November 10 2023
APC Technology announces new distribution agreement
Adelaide-based ruggedised technology company APC Technology has announced a distribution agreement with Belgium-based NSI bv at the Indo Pacific 2023 Exposition in Sydney.
November 09 2023
BAE doubles down on Hunter program industrial uplift emphasis
BAE Systems Australia is leveraging “targeted tasks” as part of expanded industrial involvement with the Hunter Class frigate program to enhance the development...
November 09 2023
Navantia puts forward Tasman and Flight III surface ship designs
Navantia has thrown its hat into the ring for consideration for the Royal Australian Navy’s future surface fleet with a series of new warship designs.
November 09 2023
Victoria’s Aerodynamic awarded 5-year ADF flight data contract
Australian-owned and operated avionics equipment service provider Aerodynamic will support the Australian Defence Force’s flight data monitoring capability under a...
November 08 2023
Sustainment contract announced to enhance RAAF capability
The Australian Department of Defence has signed an interim sustainment support contract with Northrop Grumman Australia to provide initial sustainment for the MQ-4C Triton...
November 08 2023
AUKUS plans unveiled for defence tech-sharing agreement
Australia and the United States are moving up plans for a defence technology-sharing agreement, according to recent discussions at the Indo Pacific 2023 International...
November 08 2023
BAE unveils new Hunter Class frigate model to silence critics
BAE Systems Australia has surprised commentators and critics with a newly upgraded model version of the Hunter Class frigate on display at the Indo Pacific 2023 International...
November 08 2023
Black Hawk and Seahawk domestic maintenance possible, says Sikorsky
Critical maintenance of US Navy and Australian MH-60R Seahawk and Black Hawk helicopters could be achieved domestically within Australia, according to Sikorsky Australia...
November 08 2023
Flinders University, US Navy UWC sign cooperative research agreement
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced a watershed Cooperative Research and Development Agreement between Flinders University and the US Navy’s Naval...
November 07 2023
Defence experts debate training and recruitment at Indo Pacific 2023
Royal Australian Navy leadership and industry experts have discussed training and recruitment issues facing Australia at the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime...
November 07 2023
Lockheed Martin Australia completes Aegis system design contract on time and budget
Lockheed Martin Australia has successfully delivered the SEA 4000 Phase 6 Combat System Design Agent contract on time and within budget, ahead of the planned Aegis Combat...
November 07 2023
Finland to acquire 150 AARGM-ER missiles in possible $500m military sale
The government of Finland will acquire up to 150 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range in a possible foreign military sale approved by the US State...
November 06 2023
Deputy PM Richard Marles tours UK SSN-AUKUS plants
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps to tour Roll-Royce’s nuclear reactor...
November 06 2023
Kongsberg, Marand complete factory acceptance for Navy NSM
Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering has announced the successful passing of the factory acceptance test (FAT) to produce the first of type Launcher Ramp System for...
November 06 2023