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RNZAF posting to boost cross-Tasman ties

January 15 2025

In a significant demonstration of enhanced cooperation and interoperability between Australia and New Zealand, a senior officer of the Royal New Zeala...

Kongsberg Defence Australia secures export success for NSM coastal defence C2 consoles

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured its first export order for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System command and control (C2) consoles.

January 16 2025

Japan approved for US$39m JASSM-ER FMS sale

The US State Department has approved a US$39 million (AU$62.5 million) foreign military sale to Japan for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER).

January 16 2025

US Navy Secretary confirms names for 2 newest aircraft carriers

Outgoing US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has announced the names of two future Gerald R Ford Class aircraft carriers as USS William J Clinton and USS George W Bush.

January 16 2025

DPM to visit Kiribati, Solomons to reaffirm relationship

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will travel to Kiribati for high-level talks with the country’s re-elected government before continuing to...

January 17 2025

Anduril set to begin construction of Arsenal-1 hyperscale manufacturing facility

Defence technology disruptor Anduril has announced that its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, Arsenal-1, will be built in Columbus, Ohio, in a major milestone.

January 17 2025

US Navy surface warfare requirements director raises questions about future of LUSVs

The US Navy’s surface warfare requirements director, Rear Admiral William Daly, has raised serious questions about the future of Large Unmanned Surface Vessels (LUSV)...

January 17 2025

$262m to boost Australian industry participation in AUKUS supply chains

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have announced $262 million to boost the industrial...

January 21 2025

US DoD awards US$5.1m contract to recover e-waste rare earths

The US Department of Defense has announced a US$5.1 million (AU$8.13 million) award under Title III of the Defense Production Act to Rare Resource Recycling Inc.

January 22 2025

Lockheed Martin to upgrade F-22 Raptor sensor suite

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$270 million (AU$430.4 million) contract to integrate a next-generation infrared defensive sensor suite for the F-22 Raptor...

January 23 2025

British Army accepts delivery of first UK-built Boxer armoured vehicle

British soldiers are set to receive 623 state-of-the-art Boxer armoured vehicles, marking a major milestone as the first fully British-made Boxer was unveiled today at the...

January 23 2025

NSM coastal defence system export milestone for South Australian REDARC

South Australian-based REDARC has announced the continuing partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia will support export of the command and control consoles for the Naval...

January 23 2025

US Navy signs US$70m contract with BAE to upgrade Mk 45 guns

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems more than US$70 million (AU$111.75 million) to upgrade Mk 45 five-inch naval gun systems across the US surface fleet.

January 28 2025

What’s in a name? Latest presidential executive order calls for creation of US ‘Iron Dome’ system

Amid the flurry of executive orders, US President Donald Trump has charged newly installed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with developing a missile defence system for the US...

January 29 2025

£285m contract for BAE to enhance Royal Navy combat system capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £285 million (AU$569 million) contract to support the Royal Navy’s shared infrastructure, combat management...

January 29 2025

Commonwealth, WA governments team up for new TAFE Centre of Excellence

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook have announced a formal partnership to establish the WA Defence TAFE Centre...

January 29 2025

Huntington Ingalls Industries kicks off ship, sub building operations at Charleston

Huntington Ingalls Industries has officially completed the acquisition of an advanced manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina, expanding its Newport News...

January 31 2025

WA state government launches new Defence and Defence Industry Strategy

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook and WA Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia CSC have formally launched the WA state government’s long-awaited Defence and...

January 30 2025

$650m order for additional long-range missiles

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have announced a AU$650 million foreign military...

January 30 2025

New Sydney manufacturing facility to boost Australian defence industrial capacity

Australian defence supplier Defence Seals & Spares has unveiled SealFast, a new brand and manufacturing facility that will introduce cutting-edge technology and...

February 03 2025