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-35A Lightning II fighters have landed in New Zealand for the first time during a bilateral training deployment focused on combat readiness.
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 have formalised plans for closer naval integration through a new bilateral framework known as Plan Tasman.
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.
Raytheon Australia has completed a multiyear program to deliver and integrate NASAMS for the Australian Army.
Australia has tested the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile with a P-8A Poseidon, extending work on the weapon beyond the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Australia raised concerns about China’s test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile during defence talks in Beijing, placing military safety and escalation risks at the centre of the meeting.
BAE Systems Australia has secured a five-year, $32 million contract to sustain the Mk 45 naval guns fitted to the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart class destroyers and Anzac class frigates.
The Australian Army has tested the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in a full tactical environment for the first time.
The Australian Army has completed sea transport trials of its new AS21 Redback, AS9 Huntsman and AS10 armoured vehicles aboard HMAS Canberra.
Australia’s Albanese government has launched a US$3 billion Defence Industry Growth Facility to provide domestic defence companies with broader access to capital.
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