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Australian defence companies joining JOSCAR supply chain
Five Australian Defence companies will join the new JOSCAR supply chain system as part of reforms to industry procurement that will reduce SME costs and red tape. JOSCAR was launched in June 2024 and...
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American Rheinmetall Vehicles updates operating name
American Rheinmetall Vehicles announced it will now be operating under the name American Rheinmetall. This change reflects the company’s commitment to serving all customers across its diverse business...
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GE Aerospace wins logistics deal for US Navy
GE Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide performance-based logistics (PBL) avionics support for the F/A-18, AV-8B and AH1-Z aircraft globally. “Supporting the safety and operations of our...
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Airbus building comms network for French air and naval forces
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also...
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New board member joins ARM Hub
Australia’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub) announced the appointment of former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley to its board. Dr Foley brings a wealth of experience in...
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JFD wins sub rescue contract extension from RAN
James Fisher Defence, the provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this critical sovereign capability for a further four years...
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Virginia-class sub in Australia for first 2025 visit
The US Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) recently paid a port visit at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 25 February for the first of several planned US SSN submarine visits to...
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HMAS Hobart completes first ADF regional deployment for 2025
The Australian Defence Force has completed the first Regional Presence Deployment for 2025, demonstrating the Australian government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a stable and secure Indo-Pacific....
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MHI Australia expands in Canberra for frigate support
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHI-AUS), the Australian subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), is expanding its business activities in Canberra to focus on providing...
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Babcock Australasia delivers new fleet of SPUR robots
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is providing a critical expansion of the counter explosive capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) following the successful delivery of a $16 Million fleet of...
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Sikorsky Australia wins $313.5 million sustainment contract
Under a new A$313.5 million three-year contract, Sikorsky Australia will continue to deliver sustainment services for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters. Over 75 new...
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Australian government pledges base access for aerial firefighting
The Australian government will ensure the New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service has access to RAAF Base Richmond, RAAF Base Williamtown and HMAS Albatross to support aerial firefighting operations...
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BMT, JMU win contract for Japan’s next-gen landing craft
Japan Marine United (JMU) and BMT announced they have been contracted by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to design and build the next-generation High Speed Landing Craft...
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Indra upgrades Canadian defence ground-to-air communications
Indra has been awarded a contract by Canada Department of National Defence (DND) valued at more than €13 million to upgrade its entire ground-to-air communications system with the supply of...
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CrowdStrike: China and North Korea ramp up cyber espionage
CrowdStrike has released its 2025 Global Threat Report exposing the growing aggression of China’s cyber operations, a surge in GenAI-powered social engineering and nation-state vulnerability research...
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First AS9 and AS10 Huntsman vehicles now in AusCam
Hanwha Defence Australia recently welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and federal government member for Corio The Hon. Richard Marles MP to the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of...
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ABC’s Chris Bath and APDR’s Kym Bergmann discuss state of ADF
Kym Bergmann ABC’s Chris Bath sits down with APDR Editor Kym Bergmann as the two discuss the preparedness of the Australian Defence Force in light of the Chinese Navy conducting live-fire drills in...
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Exail awarded CNES contract for ultra-stable laser system
Exail announced it was awarded a contract with CNES (French Space Agency) to develop and deliver an ultra-stable laser system for the ground operations of the LISA mission, one of the most fascinating...
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Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems extends CFO’s remit
The Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH decided to extend the contract and appointment of Paul Glaser as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH until the...
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Hanwha Aerospace strengthens defence partnership with Norway
Hanwha Aerospace is dedicated to deepening its defence cooperation with Norwegian industries, building on the successful supply of K9 VIDAR Self-Propelled Howitzers since 2017. In a move to expand the...
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