Australia to procure 35 M777 towed howitzers
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given Second Pass Approval for a A$493 million project to provide the next generation artillery system for the Australian Army. Senator Faulkner said the first phase of Land 17 (the Artillery Replacement Project) will provide the...
Thales submits bids for New Zealand Defence Force's logistics and support services
Thales has today submitted its proposal for New Zealand's Project Alexander - the provision of logistics and support services for the New Zealand Defence Force. As a leader in logistics support services, Thales has global expertise and extensive experience in ensuring the availability and serviceability of mission critical materiel...
Australia awards satellite communications contract to BAE systems
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced the awarding of a defence contract that will lead to improved global communications for our deployed forces. “The contract, awarded to BAE systems, is for the construction of three new Satellite Communications Earth Terminals at the Australian...
Plasan Sasa, Thales tie up for Australian Army light protected vehicle
Israeli company Plasan Sasa - the world leader in armour and survivability systems for military vehicles - is partnering with Thales - a global technology leader for the defence market - to develop a new Light Protected Vehicle for the Australian Army and the international market. Under Defence project...
QinetiQ Group wins $19.3 million from Australian DoD for TALON robots
QinetiQ Group PLC, a leading international provider of technology-based services and solutions, has secured a AUS$23m ($19.3 million) contract from the Australian Department of Defence for TALON robots and replacement parts to support Australian Defence Forces deployed on operations
ITT tie up with two Australia-based enterprises for EW systems bidding
ITT Corporation announced today that it is partnering with two Australia-based enterprises to pursue electronic warfare systems awards on Australia’s Air Warfare Destroyer program. These ships will perform area air defense, capable of engaging enemy aircraft at more than 150 kilometers
BAE Systems, Australian Aerospace, DMO sign contract for enhancement of AP-3C Orion...
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), BAE Systems Australia and Australian Aerospace have signed a contract to provide a range of enhancements to the AP-3C Orion aircraft and associated ground support systems. Mr Combet said the contract will provide a range of enhancements on the AP-3C Orion aircraft including improved Electro-Optic/Infra-red systems, Tactical Common Data Links, and upgrades to ground-based support systems
Austal launched first patrol craft for Trinidad and Tobago
Austal has successfully launched the first of six 30 metre aluminium fast patrol craft being built for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard at its Western Australian shipyard. Ordered in April 2008, construction of the vessels is currently ahead of schedule, with delivery expected in early 2010
Acceptance of the First MRH90 Assembled In Australia
The Hon. Greg Combet, MP Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, today announced that the first Australian assembled Multi Role Helicopter (MRH90) has been formally accepted at the Australian Aerospace facility in Brisbane
Meeting Reaffirms Australia-United States Defence Agreement
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and US Ambassador Robert McCallum Jr, met today to discuss and exchange documents to amend the Chapeau Agreement
Australia to Change Its Mind About JSF?
We were aware of the Australian Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon touring Europe and visiting Spain, getting briefed on Eurofighter by our friends of EADS CASA in Getafe.>> But now Australian media start to report about it
Lost in Space? Setting A New Direction for Australia's Space Science and...
The committee's interim report summarised what it saw as the key questions that need to be answered to assess in what ways, if any, the government needs to act to optimise Australia's capabilities in space science, industry and education.>> In this, its final report, the committee seeks to answer those questions and provide its conclusions and recommendations
Damen Asks Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U