Singapore Air Force personnel training at RAAF Base Richmond
Defence is supporting the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as it conducts air mobility training from RAAF Base Richmond between 27 April and 4 June 2024. As part of the annual RSAF training, a...
View ArticleNew threat actor controlling China’s Great Firewall
Infoblox announced that its threat intel researchers, in collaboration with external researchers, have uncovered ‘Muddling Meerkat’, a likely PRC state actor with the ability to control the Great...
View ArticleBoeing wins deal for MH-139A helicopters
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under...
View ArticleAustralia, NZ join Exercise Tagata Toa 24
Australian and New Zealand forces have joined with the Pacific Infantry Regiment – New Caledonia (RIMaP-NC) for a land component exercise with joint interactions. Named Tagata Toa 24, this exercise...
View ArticleAPDR Podcast Episode 45 with host Kym Bergmann
First some good news – an extra $100 million of military aid for Ukraine. It’s not enough and Australia could be doing a lot more, but at least it’s a move in the right direction. Next – the unfolding...
View ArticleBoeing T-7A Red Hawk triples testing progress
The Boeing T-7A Red Hawk achieved three recent milestones, propelling the advanced pilot trainer for the U.S. Air Force forward. Climate Chamber Test: T-7A aircraft APT-3, one of five engineering and...
View ArticleAustralia backs Space Machines in joint India mission
Space Machines Company announced Space MAITRI (मैत्री) (Mission for Australia-India’s Technology, Research and Innovation), a joint industry-led Australian-Indian mission to demonstrate progress...
View ArticleRaytheon wins contact for missile system electronics unit
Raytheon has been awarded a $344 million contract for the development of two missile variants – the SM-2 Block IIICU and SM-6 Block IU – which will be based on a common guidance section, where the...
View ArticleAirbus expands its Earth observation constellation
Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation. This new programme will result in new satellite assets and capabilities,...
View ArticleQDSA announces defence grant winners
The Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) announced the winners of the 2023 QDSA Collaborative Research Grants that will see $1.8 million investment into Queensland science and innovation projects...
View ArticleBoeing validates software for manned-unmanned refuelling
Boeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology using a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing shows the software is maturing for future U.S. Navy use and a...
View ArticleElbit Systems wins contract for new air defence system
Elbit Systems announced it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately $50 million for its new air defence system Red Sky, by an international customer. The contract will be executed over a...
View ArticleNation-first day of recognition for ADF families
South Australia will become the first Australian state to formally acknowledge current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) families and the contributions and personal sacrifices they make, with...
View ArticleGovernment drops the ball on climate security risks
Addressing the impact of climate disruption on Australia’s defence priorities and on community security appears to be a task beyond the Albanese government, according to analysis released by the...
View ArticleIndia’s T-Hub launches programme for defence innovation
T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, announced a significant boost for the domestic defence and aerospace sector with the launch of the SIDBI-T-Hub Funding Programme and the signing of several...
View ArticleDigital technology enables expansion of Hunter shipbuilding
Digital technology is enabling the Hunter Class Frigate Program to expand its shipbuilding activities beyond the Osborne Naval Shipyard. Adelaide manufacturer MG Engineering is constructing bulkheads...
View ArticleNew leadership at Hanwha Defence Australia
After a decade with Hanwha, inaugural Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) Managing Director Richard Cho has stepped down from the company. HDA’s Director of Operations Dean Michie became Acting Managing...
View ArticleBrunei orders six H145M helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H145M helicopters. “We are greatly honoured by the selection of the H145M to support the Royal...
View ArticleAustralia places $30 million body armour order
The Australian government has placed a $30 million order with Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics for body armour that will be used by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, including in...
View ArticleAUKUS partners propose new rules for defence trade
On May 1, the United States, together with Australia and the United Kingdom, published proposed changes to their systems of defence trade controls for public and industry input. The proposed changes...
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