Eight F/A-18A/B classic Hornets from the RAAF’s 75SQN have deployed to Cold Lake AFB in Alberta, Canada to participate in Exercise Maple Flag. The exercise, from June 11 to 22…
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HENSOLDT Australia has unveiled a new mount for the University of Tasmania’s 50cm optical telescope located at Greenhill Observatory in Hobart. Provided by HENSOLDT Australia as part of the company’s…
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The Russian Army’s use of electronic warfare during the first phase of the Ukraine War appeared underwhelming Early on 24 February the Russian Armed forces began their invasion of Ukraine,…
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Partners HENSOLDT and the University of Tasmania through their Southern Guardian Partnership participated in April’s SpaceFest activity where participants demonstrated their ability to detect, track, and catalogue objects orbiting Earth.…
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The Commonwealth has announced that BAE Systems Australia will perform an upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of 33 BAE Systems Hawk 127 lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) aircraft.…
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Australia will spend $580 million to upgrade ports in Papua New Guinea, enhancing some of the country’s out-dated infrastructure, providing useful facilities for use by Australian and allied warships, and…
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The RAAF retires the F/A-18A/B classic Hornet In the first week of December, the RAAF will retire the last of its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 36 years…
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Russia tested an anti-satellite missile by obliterating one of its old satellites on November 15, sparking global outrage and forcing seven astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter…
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The new go-to tools for military aircraft maintenance Where once aircraft maintenance was conducted according to time passed and hours flown, the maturing field of digital fleet sustainment is delivering…
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Australia studies active protection systems for its major fighting vehicles The videos are almost formulaic; a team of militants set up the missile launcher, takes aim through the sights, and…
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A little clarity around the Project LAND 200 Tranche 2 BMS More than two months after Army directed operational units to cease using the Project LAND 200 Tranche 2 Battle…
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Is the US finally ready to Join the Force? By an Australian in Washington For the US military, enabling and operationalising the Joint Force has been seen as a little…
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The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has advised that the US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Australia of future naval extended air defence…
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Australian Defence companies Electro Optic Systems (EOS) and Nova Systems have formed the Sovereign Missile Alliance (SMA), saying it could deliver Australian-made precision munitions within five years. The SMA says…
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Muskito UGV joins ADF autonomous anti-mine warfare capability Where once soldiers on foot cleared roads of mines by slow and careful scanning with mine detectors, Defence is now assessing new…
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Israeli company positions for greater local presence Elbit Systems of Australia, the local subsidiary of Israel’s largest defence company, is aiming to transform itself to create a fully sovereign Australian…
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the prevalence of coercive statecraft in the Indo– Pacific has revealed the need for new thinking about the value proposition of Australia’s military forces as a deterrent to state-based aggression.
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Europe’s NH Industries (NHI) has signed a contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) to develop an upgraded version of the NH90 troop transport helicopter (TTH) for the French…
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Indo-Pacific news Taiwan has started publicising its encounters with Chinese military aircraft over the increasing tense Taiwan Strait. The self-governing island’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) is updating the daily…
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Part 1 of a 3 part series by Brian Weston