AllPassenger planes could be harmed by ‘Chinese military’ jamming, says expert
Photo: Defence Connect Australia should be concerned about recent reports of passenger aircraft having their GPS jammed by “Chinese military”, according to Flinders University expert, Professor Samuel Drake. Reports of aircraft communication and navigation interference in South China Sea and Pacific should be considered carefully, according to the electromagnetic systems security expert for the Flinders […]
Upcoming Defence Industry Hub Opportunities
Do you want to be a part of the future Base Services Team? Defence is currently exploring a range of service delivery models and commercial contracting arrangements to define the next generation of Base Services arrangements through the Base Services Transformation (BST) Program. Through this tender, Defence will seek to modernise facilities and services available […]
Boeing set to beef up Apache production for US and key allies
Photo: Defence Connect Boeing has confirmed it will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia as part of a US$1.9 billion contract for the company. This US$1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to US$2.1 billion, and has the potential […]
Rheinmetall officially kicks off local manufacture for Aussie Boxers
Photo: Defence Connect Rheinmetall Defence Australia has officially “struck the arc” in the first weld of materials for the first Australian Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle entering production at Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich, Queensland. This milestone vehicle will be the first to enter the production line together with initial vehicles from […]
International Atomic Energy Agency endorses AUKUS with key reservations
Photo: Defence Connect Despite several reservations, the International Atomic Energy Agency has endorsed Australia’s acquisition of nuclear submarines after the AUKUS announcement this week. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the centre for nuclear cooperation within the United Nations, has 176 member states, and promotes safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. IAEA […]
US picks Australian ‘spaceplane’ for defence testing
Photo: Space Connect A Brisbane-based company is to supply the US Department of Defense with one of its “spaceplanes” for testing in a breakthrough moment for the local hypersonic industry. Hypersonix Launch Systems was selected ahead of 63 entrants by the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for a program testing aircraft that can fly faster […]
US State Department approves $1.3bn Tomahawk deal
Photo: Defence Connect The US State Department has formally approved the foreign military sale of the Tomahawk Block V and Block IV All Up Rounds (AUR) and related equipment for an estimated cost of AU$1.3 billion (US$895 million) to Australia. Under the deal, the Australian government requested up to 200 Tomahawk Block V All Up […]
Heavily censored Defence Innovation Review released under AUKUS cover
Photo: Defence Connect A heavily redacted Defence Innovation Review has been released online after collecting dust during the last year. The Defence Innovation Review was originally announced as a comprehensive review of Defence innovation, science and technology by the Morrison Government on 13 September 2021. At that time, former Rio Tinto Australia managing […]
Heavily censored Defence Innovation Review released under AUKUS cover
Photo: Defence Conenct A heavily redacted Defence Innovation Review has been released online after collecting dust during the last year. The Defence Innovation Review was originally announced as a comprehensive review of Defence innovation, science and technology by the Morrison Government on 13 September 2021. At that time, former Rio Tinto Australia managing director David […]
South Australia locked in submarine construction yard and skills academy
Photo: Defence Connect A submarine construction yard and training academy have been promised to Osborne, South Australia under a new commitment between SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and the federal government. Both projects were announced at a Cooperation Agreement signing attended by the SA Premier and acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in […]