AllAirbus teams up with Blacktree for UHF MILSATCOM offering
Photo: Space Connect Airbus Defence and Space has selected Perth’s Blacktree Technology to deliver a ground segment to support the Airbus-funded UHF military communications capability. The ultra-high frequency (UHF) payload will be hosted onboard the company’s commercial telecommunications satellite, which is designed to support 200 simultaneous conversations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well […]
Australia expands Ukrainian support, announces new sanctions
Photo: Defence Connect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles have announced an expanded round of support for the Ukrainian war effort and new suite of sanctions against Russian defence industry organisations. The Australian government has marked the 12-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, announcing additional military assistance to […]
Northrop Grumman to deliver next-gen targeting system to USMC
Photo: Defence Connect Northrop Grumman has secured an initial production and operations contract with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to deliver the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS). Northrop Grumman’s NGHTS system performs rapid target acquisition, laser terminal guidance operation, and laser spot imaging functions using its advanced range finder and designator — this will provide ground forces with the […]
Prime Minister uses Press Club speech to highlight national strategic intent, foreshadows DSR
Photo: Defence Connect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major national security speech to the National Press Club in Canberra to highlight Australia’s reinvigorated strategic intent, with the PM declaring, “I can promise all Australians that our government will ensure that Defence has the resources it needs to defend our nation and deter potential […]
Australian defence sites selected for renewable energy network
Photo: Defence Connect Renewable energy projects are coming to defence sites across the country in an expanded $64 million Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program announced by the Australian government. Solar energy generation and battery storage systems will be added to 10 defence locations, producing 60 megawatts of solar energy or 25 megawatt hours of […]
Collins contracted to produce advanced C-130 propellers
Photo: Defence Connect Collins Aerospace has been engaged to produce NP2000 propeller systems for C-130 turboprop transport aircraft in a new US$135 million contract. The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center selected Collins, and parent company Raytheon Technologies, to manufacture and maintain the eight composite bladed propellers, electronic control system, and spares. NP2000 composite […]
RAN pens memorandum of understanding with maritime safety authority
Photo: Defence Connect The process of moving civilian maritime into military naval capability has been streamlined under a new partnership between the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AM, RAN, and chief executive officer of AMSA, Mick Kinley, signed a memorandum of understanding on 16 February, […]
RDA managing director appointed chief executive of new Australian-based QinetiQ business line
Photo: Defence Connect QinetiQ Group has announced the creation of the Australia Sector, replacing the company’s International Sector, and has named the departing managing director of Rheinmetall Defence Australia as the incoming chief executive. Gary Stewart has been appointed as Chief Executive of QinetiQ Australia Sector, joining the company from Rheinmetall Defence Australia where he […]
Australia should invest more in space tech, hints NASA
Photo: Space Connect The deputy administrator of NASA has hinted she believes Australia should increase its spending on high-tech space technology to counter China’s growing influence. In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Pamela Melroy said she believes partner countries of the US should “go faster” and treat sustained investment as a “strategic priority”. “One […]
HIMARS purchase provides historic guided missile capability for Australian Army
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Army has celebrated the acquisition of HIMARS systems as an historic achievement with the new ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of kilometres away with guided missiles. The high mobility artillery rocket systems are the first land-based, surface-to-surface missile system acquired in Defence’s future long-range strike capability. The Australian […]