Navantia supports NSM firing
HMAS Sydney recently demonstrated the first successful firing of a Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from a Hobart class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG), during the recent Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)...
View ArticlePacific security chiefs meet to advance operational cooperation
Defence, law enforcement, customs and immigration leaders from across the Pacific recently met for the sixth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting. JHoPS is an unparalleled opportunity...
View ArticleJapan buys two SeaGuardians from GA-ASI
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in...
View ArticleUS submarine tender to support AUKUS Pillar 1 milestone
The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulled into HMAS Stirling, Aug. 16, marking the seventh port visit in Australia since the ship left its homeport of Guam, May 17. The mixed crew...
View ArticleSouth Australian satellite Kanyini successfully launches
South Australian owned and manufactured satellite Kanyini was successfully launched onboard a SpaceX rocket from the United States. Kanyini is the first state government-funded satellite in the nation...
View ArticleAimpoint, Ventia partner to benefit vets
In an innovative demonstration of corporate responsibility and strategic partnership, Aimpoint has successfully delivered a series of impactful courses to Ventia, aimed at helping internal employees...
View ArticleRussian-nexus cybercriminal attack vector exposed by Infoblox
Researchers at Infoblox and Eclypsium have discovered that a powerful attack vector in the domain name system (DNS) is being widely exploited across many DNS providers. They found that over a dozen...
View ArticleRheinmetall’s armoured breaching vehicle demos capabilities
Rheinmetall’s Keiler Next Generation (NG), the highly protected armoured breaching system, demonstrated its capabilities in a live demonstration. Around 100 internationally invited guests from the...
View ArticleHENSOLDT wins new radar order for German frigates
The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more...
View ArticleApache sale to South Korea moves ahead
The US State Department has approved a potential $3.5 billion sale of Apache helicopters, related equipment and missiles to South Korea. “The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s...
View ArticleASCA invests A$6.6 million in Australian drone technology
Three Australian companies have signed contracts, worth a total of $6.6 million, in the next stage of the Sovereign Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Challenge being managed by Advanced Strategic...
View ArticleNew Zealand Defence Force upgrades simulation capabilities
Bohemia Interactive Australia (BIA) announced it has been awarded a contract by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for an upgrade to VBS4, a virtual desktop simulation for collective tactical and...
View ArticleNavantia Australia ships specs for Hobart upgrade
Navantia Australia’s naval engineers, together with members of its recently formed Technical Partner Network (TPN) have released the first set of Ship Alterations (ShipAlt) drawings for the Hobart...
View ArticleBoeing trains first RAAF MQ-28A pilot
Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat program has achieved another milestone with the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) member taking the controls of the aircraft. WGCDR Phil Parsons, an experienced remote...
View ArticleAustralia signs $850 million missile deal with Kongsberg
The Australian government will contribute up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle. The project, which...
View ArticleUSS Hawaii, sub tender in first maintenance op in Australia
In a historic first, Australian personnel will work alongside with their U.S. counterparts to conduct maintenance on USS Hawaii (SSN 776) in Australia as part of a Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period...
View ArticleADF continues Indo-Pacific regional presence deployments
The Australian Defence Force’s contribution to Indo-Pacific regional maritime security is continuing with the recent departure of a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warship for the fourth regional presence...
View ArticleAustralia signs MOU with Singapore for civil defence
Australia is further strengthening the country’s preparedness for natural disasters with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The MOU comes ahead of...
View ArticleCSIRO, Google team up to secure Australia’s critical infrastructure
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and Google announced a research partnership to close crucial gaps in how Australia’s critical infrastructure (CI) operators find, understand, and fix...
View ArticleMartin-Baker Australia wins Lockheed ejection seat training deal
Lockheed Martin Australia has selected Martin-Baker Australia to deliver ejection seat training to ensure Australian Defence Force pilots are equipped with critical emergency response skills during...
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