UK Defence Minister praises military bridge manufacturer WFEL
UK Defence Minister Stuart Andrew today visited Stockport military bridge manufacturer WFEL to mark the completion of a multi-million-pound contract to supply the Australian...
Australian navy readies for the age of large underwater drones
Anduril Industries are negotiating a US$100 million deal with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to design, develop, and manufacture extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XL-AUVs)...
New Zealand’s Poseidon Adventure
New Zealand will soon significantly enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities with the approval by the United States for its request to acquire four Boeing...
RAAF demonstrates SATCOM-based UAS control from C-130J airlifter
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully proven the feasibility of operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) using the satellite communications (SATCOM) suite...
Australia to commence local production of F-35 ammunition
In an Australian first, Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) is set to produce and export ammunition for the US Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter...
Metal Gear Solid
Armoured Combat Vehicles (ACVs) have been given considerable attention by armies in the Asia-Pacific over the last few years. Major efforts have been taken,...
Double jeopardy for Australia’s UAV programmes
The Australia Department of Defence’s (DoD’s) efforts to acquire high-end unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have entered uncertain...
Logistics Lifters
There is an impressive range of dedicated transport aircraft now carrying military air cargo around the region.
In the list of air forces’ priorities, transport/cargo...
Thales partners with Australian Army for next-gen small arms development
Thales Australia announced on 14 December that it is jointly researching and developing possible options with the Australian Army for the latter’s next-generation Close...
Elbit Systems’ Partner, Hanwha, was Selected for the Australian Land 400...
Elbit Systems announced that its partner in the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 project (the "Project"), Hanwha Defense Australia ("Hanwha"), has reported that it...
