We have people, we have machines. What’s missing? Australia’s defence discussion has an ideas gap that leaves it vulnerable in the face of new challenges. Planned investments in equipment and…
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The Australian Defence Force’s fleet of 47 Airbus/NHI MRH 90 Taipan helicopters has apparently returned to flight following a grounding of nearly two months. ADBR first noticed two MRH 90s…
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Defence has released an advanced notification to industry of an impending request for information (RFI) for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 129 Phase 4B small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) requirement.…
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The US Army has shortlisted five teams to proceed to the second of its four-stage competition to replace its M2 Bradley fighting vehicle. Dubbed Optionally manned fighting vehicle (OMFV), the…
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At what cost efficiency? One of the more difficult projects for Defence to conceive, plan, and execute, is an enterprise training system – and no more so than a defence…
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The UK has signed a contract for 13 General Atomics (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed air vehicles to add to the three it has already committed to, completing its planned order…
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Taking the battlefield airlifter out of the battle? Defence has announced the role of the RAAF’s fleet of 10 Leonardo C-27J Spartan airlifters will be “redefined” to focus on humanitarian…
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Subscribers’ copies of the May-June 2021 issue ADBR are starting to arrive, and it looks great. Now the magazine is live online! Inside, we cover the following: * A wrap…
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Hanwha Defense Australia has announced it will partner with KBR subsidiary Sigma Bravo to provide training packages and equipment for the Hanwha AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer and AS10 resupply vehicle…
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The Australian Army is trialling a number of DroneShield RfOne MKII long-range sensors aboard a number of ASLAV armoured vehicles. Designed to detect and track drones at long-range, the RfOne…
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The US Army has successfully conducted a developmental flight test using the Northrop Grumman Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) to engage a cruise missile target in…
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The Commonwealth has released a Request for Information to industry and academic institutions for its plan to develop an Australian sovereign guided-weapons and explosive ordnance design and manufacturing capability. The…
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The US Army has released a request for proposals for its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), its program to develop and advanced rotorcraft to initially augment and eventually replace the…
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The Australian Army’s fleet of Thales Hawkei protected mobility vehicles-light (PMV-L) has achieved an initial operational capability (IOC). Procured under Project LAND 121 Phase 4, the Australian-designed and produced Hawkei…
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The first two of four new Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters were delivered to the Australian Army at Townsville on July 7. The two aircraft were delivered to Townsville by a…
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Following the creation of the Australian Missile Corporation (AMC) in response the Government’s announcement that it wants to design and manufacture guided weapons in Australia through the establishment of a…
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Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has announced its major teaming partners for the ADF’s Joint Project (JP)9102 SATCOM System Program. The company has previously brought in Saber and ClearBox, but has…
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The US Navy has awarded design contracts to five companies to develop their concepts for that service’s Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program. The small contracts were awarded to Fincantieri, Austal…
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Boeing Defence Australia has been awarded a contract by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to conduct maintenance work on Singapore’s CH-47F Chinooks based at Oakey in Queensland. The…
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The ADF’s fleet of 47 NHI/Airbus MRH 90 Taipan helicopters has been grounded due to maintenance and safety issues with the aircraft’s support system. ADBR understands the fleet was grounded…