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RAAF bases Curtin and Learmonth set for upgrade overhaul
October 04 2023
Royal Australian Air Force bases Curtin and Learmonth are set for major upgrades under construction approved by the Department of Defence. ...
Oman to acquire 301 TOW missiles in possible US$70m deal
The US State Department has approved the possible US$70 million foreign military sale of more than 300 TOW missiles to the government of Oman.
October 04 2023
HMAS Maryborough, HMAS Larrakia patrol boats decommissioned from Navy
Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class patrol boats HMAS Maryborough (II) and HMAS Larrakia (II) have been decommissioned after a service life covering almost 800,000 combined...
October 04 2023
Sarcos Defense secures USAF contract for AI development
American robotics developer Sarcos Defense will attempt to create a more human-like learning approach for its artificial intelligence under a new US$13.8 million contract...
October 03 2023
APT secures Kongsberg contract for Naval Strike Missile launcher components
Australian Precision Technologies has secured a contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile launcher components, with production...
October 03 2023
US Navy fires submarine-launched ballistic missile in life extension test
The US Navy has successfully fired an unarmed submarine-launched ballistic missile from an Ohio Class nuclear-powered submarine off the coast of California.
October 03 2023
RAN ships begin regional deployment
HMA ships Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Stalwart will conduct a regional presence deployment throughout Southeast and Northeast Asia, including the enforcement of sanctions on...
October 03 2023
NZ Defence Force takes out rainbow honours in diversity, inclusion
The New Zealand Defence Force has taken out top honours at the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards celebrating diversity and inclusion.
October 03 2023
WA government to acquire patrol boat for northern waters
A 24.95-metre large patrol vessel will be delivered to the Western Australia government under a multi-million-dollar contract.
October 03 2023
Australia risks becoming US submarine parking lot, says senator
Australia is at risk of becoming a paid parking lot for US nuclear submarines, according to Australian Greens senator David Shoebridge.
October 03 2023
Indian Navy seeks to add third carrier to expand power projection capacity
Asia’s other rising power, India, is rapidly accelerating its capacity to project long-range power and sea control to counter a myriad of challenges to their national...
October 03 2023
Saudi Arabia, China conduct Blue Sword-2023 joint naval training
Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China will cooperate in “Blue Sword-2023” joint naval special operations training this month.
October 03 2023
Surface fleet review recommendations delivered to government
The federal government has announced receipt of the “Surface Fleet Review” independent analysis of Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet...
October 03 2023
BAE Systems secures SSN-AUKUS contract
BAE Systems confirmed that it has been awarded a £3.95 billion ($7.5 billion AUD) contract from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, enabling the company to...
October 02 2023
AH-64 Apache documents caught in new online leak
Aircraft, tanks, and now the AH-64 Apache helicopter – gamers continue to go to great and vaguely treasonous lengths to be right on the internet.
October 02 2023
Chinese naval training ship arrives in PNG for goodwill visit
The People’s Republic of China’s Qi Jiguang naval training ship has been welcomed to Papua New Guinea during a three-day goodwill visit.
October 02 2023
Elbit Systems to supply tank ammo to unnamed NATO country
Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems will supply $115 million worth of tank ammunition to an unnamed European country.
October 02 2023
Bravery Trek team commences third marathon to support Aussie veterans
A 10-person group committed to running four marathons in 44 days commenced their third marathon in Brisbane this morning, raising funds and awareness for veterans charity...
October 02 2023
Historic first: Taiwan celebrates launch of domestic Hai Kun submarine
Taiwan has announced a historic moment with the unveiling of its first domestically produced “Hai Kun” submarine.
September 29 2023
Businesses invited to Defence Industry Support Forum
The Australian defence industry will be able to hear from key defence industry personnel at the upcoming Office of Defence Industry Support Forum in Darwin.
September 29 2023