Tag: Defence Strategic Review
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...
BAE Systems contracted for Hunter frigate naval guns
BAE Systems has been awarded a US$255 million contract to supply the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) next-generation Hunter-class frigates with the Mk 45 naval...
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...
Australian Strategic Defence Review moves to threat-focused strategy
Australia’s defence department released its long-awaited Defence Strategic Review (DSR) on 24 April 2023 that will transition the Australian Defence Force (ADF) toward a...
