Category: Australian Army
Australia , Australian Army , Ground Vehicles , News , Tanks , USA
Australia’s Defence Ministry announced on Monday that it will be purchasing 75 M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks for the Australian Army. Deliveries of the Abrams are planned to start in… Continue reading "Australia Signs For 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks"
2 years ago
Artillery , Australia , Australian Army , Breaking News , News , Ordnance , South Korea
In a ceremony in Canberra , on December 13,Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) signed a formal contract with the Australian government covering the procurement of locally-built K9 Thunder Self Propelled Howitzers… Continue reading "Australia (Finally) Signs for AS9 & AS10"
2 years ago
Australia , Australian Army , Aviation , Breaking News , Helicopter , News , Royal Australian Navy
The Australian Defence Force will replace its entire fleet of 47 MRH-90 Taipan multirole helicopters a decade ahead of schedule, replacing the troubled helicopters with new American-made Black Hawk and… Continue reading "Australia To Ditch Taipan Helicopters For Black Hawks and Seahawks"
2 years ago
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Australia has deployed members of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) to the Solomon Islands in response to increasing unrest in and around the nation’s capital, Honiara. Australia’s… Continue reading "Troops, Police from PNG & Australia land in The Solomon Islands"
2 years ago
Australia , Australian Army , China , Defense , Editorial , Indonesia , Naval , New Zealand , Politics , Royal Australian Navy , Support Vessel , Surface Combatant
Much has been made in recent years about fears of a supposed Chinese military base emerging in the South Pacific, on Australia’s backdoor. From Kiribati to Vanuatu, unsubstantiated reports of… Continue reading "Australia’s Defence Infrastructure in the Pacific: An Overview"
2 years ago
Australia , Australian Army , Aviation , Helicopter , News , USA
Bell has completed Bahrain’s first AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter. Bahrain was granted U.S Congressional approval to buy the type in 2018, and in 2019, a contract modification worth $240 million was signed. The Major Non-NATO Ally… Continue reading "Bell Completes first Bahraini Viper ahead of 2022 Delivery"
2 years ago
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Indonesia is to receive 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) from Australia. The vehicles will serve overseas as part of the country’s U.N peacekeeping commitments. Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian Minister of… Continue reading "Australia to Donate 15 Bushmaster PMVs to Indonesia"
3 years ago
Air Force , Army , Australia , Australian Army , France , French Army , French Navy , Ground Vehicles , India , Indonesia , Naval , News , Politics , RAAF , South Korea , Submarine , Training , USA
France could become Australia’s closest defense partner after the United States if recently discussed proposals go through. Australian media has reported that negotiations have begun on upgrading the Status of… Continue reading "Australia Expands Defense Cooperation with International Partners Following Series of Talks and Agreements"
3 years ago
AFV , Australia , Australian Army , Equipment , Ground Vehicles , New Zealand , News
Thales Australia has cut the first steel for New Zealand’s new fleet of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) at its factory in the Australian State of Victoria. New Zealand ordered… Continue reading "Thales Australia Cuts Steel for New Zealand’s new Bushmasters"
3 years ago
Australia , Australian Army , Aviation , Breaking News , Helicopter , News , Tactical Airlift
Australia’s troubled fleet of NH-90 helicopters, locally designated the MRH90, are slowly coming back into service after being grounded last month over safety concerns. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) first… Continue reading "Australia’s NH-90s Begin Return to Flight After Latest Grounding Incident"
3 years ago
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