Tag: Australian Defence Force
Australian firm readies C-UAS laser prototype for ADF
Melbourne-based technology company AIM Defence has secured a A$4.9 million contract from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to build a deployable directed energy system...
Australia’s Strategic Defence Review Divergence
The military rise of the People's Republic of China has been rapid, even though warning signals have existed for years. Such strategic competition has...
Australia and Japan to jointly develop underwater RAS technology
Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to enhance strategic capabilities in Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) for undersea warfare, the Australia Department of...
Equipping for Disaster Relief
The major earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in early February have provided a stark reminder for the need to be prepared for disasters,...
Australia commits to local ammunition manufacturing
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 6 October that the government it will invest A$220 million in state-owned munitions production factories in...
Australia permanently grounds Taipan helos ahead of fleet withdrawal
The Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s troubled MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet has all but phased out of service, according to a 29 September announcement from...
Australia to acquire additional Triton UAV, upgrade P-8A MPAs
Australia has announced plans to boost its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the planned acquisition of a fourth high-altitude long endurance...
Australian Defence Ministry chooses RAFAEL for GWEO
RAFAEL Australia (RAFAEL) has finalised a substantial acquisition contract with the Australian Government to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the next generation...
Australia acquires Spike LR II missiles for Boxer CRVs
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded a contract to Rafael Australia to acquire and undisclosed number of Spike LR II anti‐tank guided...
JASDF readies F-35As for first overseas exercise
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is readying its fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters for the type’s first international drill...
