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Boeing completes first Royal Air Force Wedgetail
September 23 2024
Boeing has officially completed the construction of the UK Royal Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft ahead of...
US Missile Defense Agency selects Northrop Grumman for hypersonic glide phase interceptor
The US Missile Defense Agency has selected Northrop Grumman’s solution for the Glide Phase Interceptor program, the first-of-its-kind defensive countermeasure against...
September 26 2024
EOS one step closer to export for high-energy weapons systems
Canberra-based Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has confirmed it is one step closer to securing export sales for the company’s high-energy laser weapons for two unidentified...
September 27 2024
ADF personnel data up for sale on real-time bidding advertising platforms
A new report from digital advocacy group Reset.Tech Australia has revealed the alarming scope of Australian data being shared without consent via real-time bidding auctions...
October 07 2024
Northrop Grumman enhances air defence with AI add-on
Northrop Grumman has announced the introduction of a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to help warfighters make real time, informed decisions on the move in contested...
October 08 2024
Joint UK–German effort to supply next-gen tank munition for British, German Army tanks
Rheinmetall has successfully completed the development of the next-generation of armour-piercing 120mm anti-tank munitions to be fielded by the British and German armies.
October 09 2024
Lockheed Martin appoints new F-35 program leader
Lockheed Martin has announced the appointment of a new general manager for the F-35 Lightning II program, with Chauncey McIntosh to take over as vice-president and general...
October 10 2024
Boeing’s X-37B spaceplane commences advanced space manoeuvring
Boeing has confirmed its X-37B spaceplane will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking manoeuvres, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a highly elliptical orbit, where...
October 11 2024
US$736m Sidewinder production contract for Raytheon
The US Navy has awarded a US$736 million (AU$1.09 billion) manufacturing contract to Raytheon for the production of AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
October 11 2024
UTAS Australian Maritime College, Navantia Australia naval research centre
The University of Tasmania’s (UTAS) Australian Maritime College will soon be home to a new naval research centre in Launceston, consolidating Tasmania’s position...
October 23 2024
Northrop Grumman demonstrates deep sensing capability for US Army
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated Deep Sensing and Targeting system at Vanguard 24, an annual capstone experiment hosted by the US Army.
October 24 2024
Exercise Autonomous Warrior demonstrates AUKUS Pillar 2 progress
Australia’s premier autonomous systems and advanced capabilities exercise, Autonomous Warrior 2024, has successfully demonstrated a host of capabilities across AUKUS...
October 25 2024
Event dates announced for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions will open soon as Defence Connect prepares for its annual Australian Defence Industry Awards.
October 25 2024
Thomas Global to partner with Lockheed Martin on next-gen airborne computing capability
Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has announced a partnership with Lockheed Martin to deliver next-generation computing input/output capability for a number of undisclosed...
October 29 2024
US approves FMS expansion of South Korean Wedgetail fleet
The US Department of State has approved a US$4.29 billion (AU$6.5 billion) foreign military sale of four E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft to the...
November 06 2024
‘Prove you have a contract’: Veterans told to front up evidence in dodgy Defence dealings
Former Australian Special Forces team leader, now Kinetic Fighting founder, Paul Cale has levelled allegations of dodgy business dealings at the Australian Department of...
November 07 2024
Saab to provide Australian Army Carl-Gustaf in-service support
Saab Australia has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide in-country through-life support for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless 84mm M4 weapon system for...
November 13 2024
Commonwealth, SA governments to partner on training future shipbuilding workforce
The Commonwealth and South Australian governments have announced a partnership to deliver new training and employment pathways to equip up to 300 South Australians with the...
November 13 2024
Lockheed Martin secures US Army Patriot missile production contract
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to increase production capacity for the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancements, bringing annual...
November 15 2024
Latest ASD cyber report sheds light on complex, evolving threat environment
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister of Home Affairs and Cyber Security Tony Burke have officially launched the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD)...
November 20 2024