The Royal Australian Navy formally commissioned the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on 28 June 2025. The ceremony was held at HMAS Stirling in Fremantle (Western… Continue reading "The Royal Australian Navy Commissioned HMAS Arafura"
The Australian Department of Defence signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to begin constructing the first guided missile production factory based in the Newcastle Airport Precinct in New South… Continue reading "Australia Signs with Kongsberg to Construct First Guided Missile Production Factory"
On 15 Jan 2025, Australia received its first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from South Korea. It is likely the same unit tested in South Korea. The delivery marks the beginning… Continue reading "Australia Receives Its First AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Artillery from South Korea"
Australia and the Pacific Island nation of Nauru have signed a new security treaty in Canberra this week. The treaty provides security and financial aid valued at $140 million AUD… Continue reading "Australia secures Security Treaty with Pacific Island Nation Nauru"
On July 15, the Australian Department of Defence announced that the long-running LAND 129 Phase 4B or DEF 129 programme, which was launched to replace the Wasp III SUAS used… Continue reading "Australia Expands Its Unmanned Aerial Systems Capabilites With Vector/Scorpion And Corvo X"
On July 8, the Australian Department of Defense announced the purchase of the Switchblade 300 kamikaze drone system from American company AeroVironment as part of the Albanese government’s commitment to… Continue reading "Australia Orders Switchblade 300 Loitering Munitions From AeroVironment"
On Tuesday, Australia outlined plans to expand recruitment within its defense force to residents (foreign nationals) living within their borders. Initially there was confusion over the policy decision though, with… Continue reading "Australian Defence Force Plans to Open Recruitment to Foreign Citizens"
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"
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"
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"