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UK meets to fast-track Scotland’s defence industry
July 17 2023
The United Kingdom has stepped up plans for a roadmap to maximise Scotland’s defence industry. ...
Rheinmetall secures munitions deal expansion
The German Bundeswehr (Armed Forces) has confirmed the expansion of an existing tank munitions manufacturing agreement with Rheinmetall to €4 billion (AU$6.5 billion).
July 17 2023
International sniper teams compete at Sharp Blade-2023
More than a dozen international countries have put their best marksmen on show at the “Sharp Blade-2023” International Sniper Competition in Northern China.
July 17 2023
First-pass approval given for battlefield command system
The Australian government has given first-pass approval for the LAND 200 Phase 3 Battlefield Command Systems project.
July 17 2023
US Senate bill sets up Aussie AUKUS sub purchase
US Senator Tim Kaine has joined the Australian ambassador to the US, Dr Kevin Rudd, to announce that the US Senate has taken steps towards the authorisation of the transfer...
July 17 2023
Assessing the allied precision munitions stockpile and building much needed capacity
The war in Ukraine has revealed an uncomfortable truth about the Western world’s stockpiles of precision-guided munitions, a key force multiplier responsible for...
July 17 2023
BAE to provide electronic warfare systems for RAAF Wedgetail fleet
BAE Systems Australia will provide electronic warfare systems for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft with the Royal Australian Air Force under a two-year contract extension.
July 17 2023
Babcock signed for refit of HMS Victorious
Babcock has signed an initial contract to refit the United Kingdom’s Vanguard Class nuclear submarine, HMS Victorious.
July 17 2023
Advanced Navigation enlarges digital fibre-optic gyroscope range
The Australian developer of AI-based inertial navigation systems announced it has expanded its Boreas digital fibre-optic gyroscope range with the release of its new A...
July 14 2023
Preparing to ‘accelerate and expand’ LAND 8710
Opinion: The Defence Strategic Review outlined a vision of a future Australian Army more focused on littoral operations to Australia’s north. Nowhere is this clearer...
July 14 2023
ADF puts rounds down range in Boxer live fire exercise
The Australian Defence Force has conducted live fire activities with an Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle for the first time with the Queensland Mounted Infantry.
July 14 2023
US report raises submarine repair backlog and AUKUS concerns
A recent US Congressional Research Service report has raised some concerns about upcoming operations with Australia under AUKUS and maintenance backlog in the US...
July 14 2023
US Marines and RAAF collaborate on F-35 training
US Marines have trained with Australian Defence Force personnel at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown in NSW.
July 14 2023
What can we expect from the upcoming naval surface fleet review?
With the Australian Navy’s surface fleet review front and centre for many in the Defence policy community, what can we expect, and better yet, what should we expect...
July 14 2023
Babcock engaged for armoured vehicle support for Ukraine
International defence company Babcock has announced a commitment to provide operational support for armoured vehicles provided by the United Kingdom for the Ukraine...
July 14 2023
Diehl, Nammo to supply 155mm shells for German Armed Forces
German weapon manufacturer Diehl Defence will supply 155mm artillery ammunition to Germany under a framework agreement.
July 14 2023
Russian defence industry retools to survive sanctions
The Russian defence industry is looking inward to maintain its heavyweight defence export status as it struggles against enormous international sanctions from the Ukraine...
July 13 2023
BAE to develop next-gen missile launcher system
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems US$37 million (AU$54.5 million) to design and deliver the next generation of deck launch-based missile launch system as part of the Next...
July 13 2023
The need for US-led allied nations defence industrial cooperation
Opinion: In an increasingly interconnected world, where security challenges transcend national borders, the need for international cooperation in defence is rapidly becoming...
July 13 2023
Defence extends $18m STEM partnership with Questacon
The Department of Defence has extended its Engineering Is Elementary program partnership with The National Science and Technology Centre, Questacon, by providing $18 million...
July 13 2023