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Construction on a Boeing facility in Toowoomba, Queensland that will produce the MQ-28 Ghost Bat “loyal wingman” unmanned combat air vehicle has begun. The 9,000 square meter facility is expected… Continue reading "Work Begins On Australian Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Plant"
4 weeks ago
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According to an announcement made by Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Tuesday, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will double the size of its surface fleet by the 2040s.… Continue reading "Australia Will Double the Size of its Surface Fleet"
2 months ago
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The Royal Australian Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide upgrades for their MK5 Mod 2 naval guns on ANZAC Class Frigates with Common Control Systems (CCS). The… Continue reading "BAE Systems to Provide Australian Navy With MK45 System Upgrade"
4 months ago
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The Australian government has signed contracts with Hanwha Defense Australia to procure 129 locally manufactured Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army. The contract is worth around AU$7 billion… Continue reading "Australia Signs Contract for Redback IFVs"
5 months ago
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Earlier in May, the Australian auditor-general published a “scathing” report finding the nation’s future frigate program was mishandled and tinged with favouritism. Signed in 2018, under Australian Prime Minister Malcolm… Continue reading "Australian Defense admits fault in $45 Billion (AUD) Frigate Purchase"
5 months ago
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Australia’s defence ministry has announced that it expects the next batch of UH-60M Black Hawks it has ordered to arrive in early 2024, after a request to the United States… Continue reading "Next Batch Of Australian Black Hawks Scheduled For Early 2024"
5 months ago
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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) E-7A Wedgetail has been dispatched to Germany as part of Australia’s on-going to support to Ukraine. The Boeing-built AEW&C aircraft will be tasked with… Continue reading "Australia Continues Support To Ukraine With New Aid Package"
6 months ago
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The Australian and Japanese governments announced on Friday that Australia’s defense ministry has contracted Mitsubishi Electric Australia to “develop and transition a cutting-edge laser capability”. No details on the intended… Continue reading "Australia Announces Laser Research Partnership With Mitsubishi Electric Corporation"
6 months ago
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A United States Air Force “Squadron Operations Facility” will be constructed at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, in Darwin, Australia. The facility will be used for “mission planning, intelligence,… Continue reading "United States Air Force to build “Squadron Operations Facility” in Northern Australia"
9 months ago
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South Korean defense contractor Hanwha has reportedly been selected to build the Australian Army’s new infantry fighting vehicle, winning a multi-billion Australian dollar deal to build 129 Redback infantry fighting… Continue reading "South Korea’s Redback Selected As Australia’s New Infantry Fighting Vehicle"
9 months ago
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