Lockheed Martin and Australian Army launch first Black Hawk apprenticeship and trainee program
Australia has its first apprenticeship and trainee program built around the UH-60M Black Hawk, set up by Lockheed Martin Australia and the Australian Army to train the engineers and logisticians who will sustain the fleet.
Leonardo DRS completes delivery of INOD Block III thermal sights to Australian Army
Leonardo DRS said it has completed final training and delivery of INOD Block III thermal weapon sights for the Australian Army.
Rheinmetall and Breaker demonstrate voice-controlled drone swarms for Australian Army Boxer combat vehicles
Rheinmetall and defence technology startup Breaker have signed a teaming agreement to integrate voice control of autonomous systems into Australia’s Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles.
U.S. Navy delivers digital test range to Australia to prepare autonomous aircraft for combat missions alongside crewed fighters
The U.S. Navy has delivered an initial digital test range to Australia’s Department of Defence to evaluate autonomous aircraft software before flight.
L3Harris says WESCAM MX-10 supports SYPAQ’s airborne surveillance missions across Australia’s remote regions and coastlines
The sensor supports missions across an operating environment marked by long distances, remote locations and extensive coastlines.
Australian warships reinforce Indo-Pacific presence with anti-submarine warfare training in the South China Sea
Australian warships HMAS Sydney and HMAS Stuart conducted joint training in international waters in the South China Sea, reinforcing Australia’s maritime presence during their Indo-Pacific deployments.
CNN: Australia says F-35 parts bound for U.S. repairs were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, drawing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers
A shipment of F-35 fighter jet components sent from Australia for repairs in the United States was mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said.
Australian Army to end Tiger helicopter flights in Darwin after 20 years as its 29-aircraft AH-64E Apache fleet takes shape
The Australian Army is preparing to end Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter flights in Darwin after two decades of service, clearing another milestone in its transition to the AH-64E Apache.
Australian F-35As deploy to New Zealand for first time, demonstrating overseas rearming and refueling capability with C-130J support
Australian F-35A Lightning II fighters have landed in New Zealand for the first time during a bilateral training deployment focused on combat readiness.
Australia’s Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton enters operational service, expanding persistent long-range maritime surveillance
Australia’s MQ-4C Triton has achieved Initial Operational Capability, giving the Royal Australian Air Force a new long-range surveillance capability across the country’s primary area of military interest.
Australia and New Zealand formalise naval integration through Plan Tasman in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific security environment
Australia and New Zealand have formalised plans for closer naval integration through a new bilateral framework known as Plan Tasman.
UK Ministry of Defence says Rolls-Royce will build every Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear reactor at its Derby facility
Rolls-Royce Submarines will build the nuclear reactors for every Australian SSN-AUKUS submarine at its Raynesway facility in Derby, placing Britain at the centre of one of Australia’s largest defence programmes.