U.S. approves potential sale of GMLRS-AW munition to Asutralia
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia involving Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead (GMLRS-AW) rounds.
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Australia signs USD 360 million Wedgetail modernisation deal with Boeing
On 7 March, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a contract with Boeing Defence Australia for the modernisation of its fleet of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.
Australian Army expands use of Vegvisir’s XR-based situational awareness system
The Australian Army has placed a follow-up order for Vegvisir’s cutting-edge Mixed Reality-based Situational Awareness System.
Hanwha delivers First AS9 howitzers and AS10 vehicles to the Australian Armed Forces
Hanwha Defence Australia has delivered the first units of its AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers to the Australian Army.
Rheinmetall completes landmark LAND 121 Programme with Over 3,500 HX trucks delivered to Australia
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA) has successfully concluded the LAND 121 Phase 3B/5B programme, delivering more than 3,500 HX trucks to the Australian Defence Force.
Northrop Grumman: Australia’s MQ-4C Triton drone programme advances towards delivery
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton drone at its facility in Palmdale, California.
Australia approves second batch of AARGM-ER missiles in AUD 650 million agreement
The Australian government has approved an intergovernmental agreement to procure a second batch of AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) systems.
Australia receives first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from Hanwha
Under the terms of the agreement, Hanwha Defense Australia will produce 30 AS9 howitzers and 15 AS10 Armored Ammunition Resupply Vehicles.
Saab joins Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team
Saab joins more than 200 companies on the MQ-28 program being co-developed by Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).Â
L3Harris to deliver advanced management system for Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to provide the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates.
Nammo secures major Australian contract for advanced F-35A ammunition
Nordic defence company Nammo has signed a landmark agreement with Australia to supply its advanced 25 mm x 137 APEX PGU-47/U ammunition for the F-35A Lightning II.
Australia orders 44 additional Bushmaster vehicles from Thales in AUD 100 million deal
The Australian Government has announced a AUD 100 million contract with Thales Australia to manufacture 44 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs).