Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and loitering munitions are increasingly being used in the suppression/destruction of enemy air defence battle. Air launched anti-radiation missiles with a loitering capability were deployed by the…
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The third aircraft carrier for China’s People’s liberation Army Navy is believed to be nearing its launch. The Type 003 carrier has been observed by open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts using…
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The Australian Defence Force has reported that a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese PLA fighter aircraft over the South China…
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Northrop Grumman Australia has signed an acquisition services contract with Defence to support CASG in the lead up to the MQ-4C Triton entering service. Signed in advanced of an interim…
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As the prevailing geo-strategic circumstances continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate, and the 4th Industrial Revolution accelerates the global proliferation of advanced technology, how can air forces further develop a competitive advantage through more effective training?
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Anduril Australia has announced that it will partner with the Australian Defence Force on the development of an extra large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) for the Royal Australian Navy. The…
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The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) uncrewed combat aircraft being developed for the Royal Australian Air Force’s Project DEF 6114 Loyal Wingman program has officially been given the designation and…
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The wreckage of a US Navy Lockheed Martin F-35C which crashed upon landing on the USS Carl Vinson on 24 January has been recovered from the floor of the South…
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An analysis of recent and near future North Korean political and military activities North Korea watchers have been kept busy in recent months with a spate of activity and statements…
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By Dougal Robertson & Chris McInnes Australia’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarines confirms that, when it comes to military technology, there is the US defence industry, and then there is everyone…
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The first of 12 Arafura class offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide. Based on the Luerssen OPV80 design, NUSHIP…
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The Royal Australian Navy commissioned HMAS Stalwart – the second of two Supply class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessels – into service on November 13. To be based at Fleet…
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Boeing has delivered the first of at least four KC-46A Pegasus air-to-air refuellers to the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). The October 28/29 ferry flight from Seattle in Washington…
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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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This article appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of ADBR. The first F-35As to be based in Australia have arrived at RAAF Williamtown Australian airpower entered a new generation on…
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Australia considers its LAND 8113 Long Range Fires options Skulking amid the islets of the Banda Sea, the Kamarian mothership figured it was so distant from Northern Australia as to…
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The pros and cons of multistatic radars Multistatic radars have unique attributes, but they have been embraced by only a small number of nations and are likely to remain niche…
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Collaboration puts a firm focus on space domain awareness At the end of World War 2, Australia possessed a pool of supremely-talented radar engineers who, with scientists from the CSIRO,…
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The Australian Defence Force has announced that a Royal Australian Navy Sikorsky MH-60R Romeo Seahawk helicopter ditched in the Philippine Sea overnight October 13/14, and that the three crew members…