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South Australia home to Raytheon EW vehicle
A vehicle designed to test cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) technologies on the go has been developed in South Australia. Defence leader Raytheon Australia has pioneered the Electronic Warfare...
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Arkeus secures A$5 million to accelerate defence AI capabilities
Defence technology company Arkeus has successfully secured A$5 million raise allowing it to accelerate expansion and meet considerable market demand. The oversubscribed round included continued support...
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Mission success for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile testing
The Australian government has delivered on a commitment to significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long...
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Australia bolsters submarine lethality under $200 million deal
The Australian government is enhancing the lethality of Australia’s submarine fleet under a $200 million agreement with the United States to acquire additional quantities of state-of-the-art torpedoes....
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Babcock expands into military aviation
Babcock Australasia is expanding its operations to include comprehensive military aviation services in response to the rapidly evolving needs of the Australian and New Zealand defence forces. The...
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DSTA, RSAF partner with Anduril
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Anduril Industries, Inc have established a partnership to explore advancements in mission...
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US taps Boeing for next-gen fighter
The U.S. Air Force announced Boeing has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft. The Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform will usher in a new...
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ASC touts growth in Indigenous business support
ASC’s support for Australian businesses has gone from strength to strength in the past three years, supporting local jobs and building sovereign industrial capability. Latest figures show the number of...
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NIOA Group plans new US facility
The NIOA Group has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for its Tennessee-based subsidiary Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc that is set to redefine excellence in weapon systems...
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GA-ASI wins EMAR/FR 145 MRO approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B platforms
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has received EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE. The EMAR...
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Anschütz develops autonomous navigation and command system
German navigation specialist Anschütz has developed a navigation and command system for autonomous and unmanned maritime operations. The system has undergone extensive testing in autonomous operation...
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Aspiring Defence leaders driven by future prospects
The Defence Industry Leadership Program for 2025 has commenced and many of this year’s participants share the view that the future of the SA defence sector has never been brighter. The program, now in...
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Avalon News in Brief 25 March 2025
Anduril’s Fury autonomous fighter makes international debut: Anduril’s high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet “Fury” will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Avalon...
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APDR Podcast Episode 86 with host Kym Bergmann
The unreliability of the US as an ally continues to be demonstrated with President Donald Trump publicly reinforcing his wish to turn Canada into the 51st State – but you won’t hear that from any...
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HMAS Sydney departs for second 2025 regional deployment
The Australian Defence Force is continuing its 2025 Regional Presence Deployment program with the departure of HMAS Sydney from Fleet Base East in Sydney. HMAS Sydney’s training and cooperation over...
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HII passes 700-unit milestone with REMUS UUV
HII has sold more than 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to customers globally, delivering the undersea advantage and expanding HII’s lead as the world’s largest producer. “HII’s investment...
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CAE wins NZ contract for C-130J simulator sustainment
CAE announced that it has been awarded a contract to deliver Simulator Through Life Support directly to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Under the terms of the agreement, CAE will provide management...
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First Boeing AH-64E Apache for Australia enters final assembly
The first AH-64E Apache attack reconnaissance helicopter for the Australian Army has entered final assembly on the Boeing production line in Mesa, Arizona. Designated AT001, the aircraft will undergo...
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Avalon News in Brief 26 March 2025
Australia receives delivery of first HIMARS: Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with the US Army and Australian Government, has successfully delivered an initial shipment of High Mobility Artillery Rocket...
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Australia wins MRO deals for P-8As, Tritons
In a significant boost to Australia’s defence industry and sovereign capability, the United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF...
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