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Joint UK–German effort to supply next-gen tank munition for British, German Army tanks
October 09 2024
Rheinmetall has successfully completed the development of the next-generation of armour-piercing 120mm anti-tank munitions to be fielded by the Britis...
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
Raytheon confirms full-rate production for SM-3 Block IIA missiles
Raytheon has announced it has achieved full-rate production for the Standard Missile 3 Block IIA, amid increased demand from the US and allied partners.
October 21 2024
BAE completes delivery of missile warning systems for US Army helicopter fleet
BAE Systems has confirmed the successful delivery of 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems to the US Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System program to...
October 22 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
BAE secures US$460m contract to enhance US Army helicopter fleet multi-mode radios
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a US$460 million (AU$698.47 million) contract to deliver the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set capability for the US Army...
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
RAN to acquire new VTOL UAS capability
Puerto Rico-based Red Cat, via its Australian-based distributor Criterion Solutions, will provide a fleet of 12 FlightWave Edge 130 Blue systems for the Royal Australian...
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
Government, industry come together to kick-off SSN-AUKUS preparatory works
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have announced the formalisation of a “tripartite” agreement between...
November 13 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