Australia to order AIM-260 JATM in nearly $736 million deal, becoming first country outside U.S. to operate new long-range missile
Australia will invest almost $736 million to acquire AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles from the United States.
Australia awards Aquaterro up to $160 million combat helmet contract to strengthen ADF protection and local defence support
The Australian government will invest up to $160 million over seven years in combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force.
Australia selects Leidos Gibbs and Cox for AUKUS submarine dry dock design as Virginia-class infrastructure buildout advances
Australia has selected Leidos Gibbs and Cox Australia to lead preliminary design of a contingency dry dock for its future nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Lockheed Martin supports Australia-U.S. Navy live-fire test of Aegis-based medium-range ground air defense prototype
Lockheed Martin has supported a live-fire test of a developmental medium-range ground-based air defense prototype in Australia.
Australia enters U.S. Virginia-class submarine supply chain with first steel order for General Dynamics Electric Boat
Australian-made submarine-grade steel will be used in U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, marking a new step in AUKUS industrial integration.
Australia commits $4.6 billion to Osborne AUKUS submarine yard for nuclear-powered fleet construction
Australia will invest another $4.6 billion in Australian Naval Infrastructure to support the nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne.
Danish software maker Systematic wins first tranche of Australia’s next-generation Battle Management System
Canberra has picked Danish defence software company Systematic to supply the first tranche of the Australian Army's next-generation Battle Management System, a deal that formalises a working relationship the two sides have quietly built over five years of trials.
Australian Army conducts first AH-64E Apache live-fire training in Australia during Exercise Possum Guns
Australia’s Army has completed its first AH-64E Apache live-fire activity on Australian soil. The test marks a new step in the ADF’s 29-aircraft attack helicopter program.
Boeing passes AU$1 billion in export contracts to Australian suppliers under Global Supply Chain Program
Boeing said it has surpassed AU$1 billion in export contracts awarded to Australian suppliers since joining the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program in 2007.
Lockheed Martin advances Australia’s TADRS radar sustainment to support ground-based air and missile defense
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked 20 years of sustaining the AN-TPS 77-based Tactical Air Defence Radar System in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.
Australia fires SM-2 from prototype ground-based air defense system to intercept cruise missile target at Woomera
Australia and the United States have conducted a successful live firing of a prototype medium-range ground-based air defense system, the Australian Government said.
EOS selected for Mission Syracuse to accelerate Australian sovereign counter-drone capability with R400 SLINGER weapon system for ADF
Electro Optic Systems has been selected as an industry partner under Mission Syracuse, an Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator initiative aimed at accelerating counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability for the Australian Defence Force.