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Hanwha Ocean signs production activity MoU with AIDN
Hanwha Ocean has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia’s premier defence industry body, the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN). The agreement is focused on the...
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KONGSBERG secures new JSM contract from Japan
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has entered a fourth follow-on contract with Japan to supply the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the country’s fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft. The...
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Embraer, Rheinmetall win deal for Dutch C-390 FFS
Embraer announced that will provide training solutions for the C-390 Millennium to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The agreement includes a Full Flight Simulator, and a Cargo Handling Station Trainer...
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Exercise Keen Sword concludes
Around 80 Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Japan last month to participate in Exercise Keen Sword – a biennial Japan-US exercise focusing on the defence of Japan. This year’s Keen Sword...
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DEFENCE TO PRIORITISE RESILIENT SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY
As outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy, Defence requires space capabilities that enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, provide resilient communications and counter...
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INVESTING IN DEFENCE’S PEOPLE
The Albanese Government will invest more than $600 million to extend and expand the Continuation Bonus for permanent members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and increase the ADF’s Operational...
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Gilmour Space receives first Australian launch permit
Australia, we have permission for liftoff Gilmour Space receives first Australian launch permit for orbital test flight Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP, and the Australian Space Agency...
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AUSTRALIA TO BOOST UKRAINE’S MARITIME DEFENCES
Australia will gift 14 rigid hull boats to Ukraine, underscoring the Albanese Government’s ongoing commitment to support Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s illegal invasion. The latest round of...
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APDR Podcast Episode 70 with host Kym Bergmann
We start with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy at the NPC last week and lots of stuff about extra missiles for the ADF. That’s all well and good – but these things are either fully imported or,...
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DEFENCE RECOGNISES OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN EMPLOYERS OF RESERVISTS
Civilian employers of Australian Defence Force (ADF) reservists were recognised for the outstanding support they provide at the recent Defence National Employer Support Awards. Six organisations won...
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Saab brings new autonomous capability to naval vessels
Saab presents Autonomous Ocean Core, a ready-to-use autonomous control system to provide autonomy capabilities to surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. Autonomous...
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Elbit Systems Awarded $127 Million Contract to Supply Iron Fist APS
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a follow-on contract of approximately $127 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical...
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DEFENCE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA
Australia’s contribution to multinational efforts to enforce United Nations (UN) Security Council sanctions against North Korea continues, with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P‑8A Poseidon...
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Gripen E makes its debut in multinational military exercise
Saab’s Gripen E fighter jet is a highlight at CRUZEX 2024, the largest multinational operational training exercise in Latin America, organised by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Over 2,000 military...
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The Netherlands orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral...
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DroneShield wins award for counterdrone tech
DroneShield has been awarded the top Platinum Award for Innovation by Military and Aerospace Electronics for its Immediate Response Kit (IRK) solution. The prestigious accolade recognises the IRK as a...
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Navantia Australia earns ISO 55001 Certification
Navantia Australia has been awarded ISO 55001:2014 certification in Asset Management Systems from Bureau Veritas. ISO 55001 certification aids organisations in efficiently managing assets, balancing...
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Babcock awards contract in UK’s submarine dismantling project
Babcock International Group (Babcock), working with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), has reached the next significant milestone to fully dismantle a nuclear-powered submarine, Swiftsure, at its...
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Airbus wins training helicopter deal with Royal Canadian Air Force
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus...
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ADF assists Fiji to protect fishing resources in Operation Kuru Kuru
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed its support to Operation Kuru Kuru, assisting Fiji to tackle illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activity. The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries...
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