Australia orders more Bushmaster PMVs
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced a A$45 million contract to Thales Australia for 15 additional 4x4 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles (PMVs)...
Re-Balancing Design: New Technology and Thinking in Naval Architecture
New technological threats and new operational requirements are emerging in the naval environment, raising the question of how ship and submarine designs should develop...
Australia acquires Switchblade 300 loitering munition
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 8 July that it will acquire the US-made Switchblade 300 precision loitering munition for the Australian...
CBG Systems readies camouflage system for Australian Army Redback IFVs
Tasmania-based company CBG Systems has signed a contract with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to supply its proprietary SolarSigmaShield Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) for the...
First RAAF Triton UAV moves closer to arrival
The first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (HALE UAV) on order for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will...
Challenges Ahead for Australian and New Zealand Navies
The right type? The right capabilities? What is the need for both navies to readjust their fleets to face regional threats?
The changing global strategic...
Asian-Pacific Armoured Vehicles – Requirements and Fielding
Eastern European countries are not the only ones replacing legacy armoured vehicles. The Asia-Pacific nations are looking for new and modernised solutions.
Concerns over the...
Northrop Grumman to supply Mk44S Bushmaster Chain Guns for Australia’s Redbacks
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced on 4 June that it is partnering with Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) to supply Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns (Mk44S)...
Australia advances surface ship autonomy with PBAT
Australian shipbuilder Austal has completed sea acceptance and endurance trials for the government-funded Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT), the company announced on 23 April.
The...
Lockheed Martin Australia contracted for major Australian air defence work
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 24 April that it has awarded a A$500 million contract to Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver...
