AllSale still on the table for Australia’s legacy Hornets
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed the sale is still valid for 46 former Royal Australian Air Force Hornets to the former Air USA, now RAVN Aerospace company. The Australian government had initially announced intentions to sell up to 46 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B Hornets to the now rebranded American defence contractor in […]
Kongsberg Defence Australia signs 5-year LAND 19 sustainment contract
Photo: Defence Connect Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed a five-year sustainment contract with Raytheon Australia for the NASAMS capability being delivered to the Australian Army under Project LAND 19 Phase 7B. Signed late last year, the $9 million contract includes the provision of recurring support services for Kongsberg-provided sub-systems such as the Fire Distribution Centre, Canister […]
Royal Australian Navy welcomes ADV Cape Capricorn patrol boat
Photo: Defence Connect The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed the arrival of a new evolved Cape Class patrol boat, ADV Cape Capricorn from Austral Limited. The ADV Cape Capricorn, which is the fourth of eight vessels, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia and announced on 13 February. ADV Cape Otway, ADV Cape Peron, and […]
PM and cabinet in possession of Defence Strategic Review
Photo: Defence Connect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles have announced in parliament they have received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR) report. Conducted over six months, the DSR was informed by engagements with more than 150 individuals and experts including Defence officials, Australian Defence Force personnel, defence industry, […]
Boeing launches new production area for Artemis mission
Photo: Space Connect Boeing’s corporate leadership, elected officials, and members from NASA met at the Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana to open the Exploration Upper Stage Gray Box Assembly Area. According to the company, the assembly area is fitted with the equipment needed to build the upper stage — the cornerstone of the Space Launch System Block […]
Tentative UK approval given for £2bn nuclear submarine deal
Photo: Defence Connect Reports are emerging from the United Kingdom that the Sunak government has “agreed in principle” to sell the Royal Australian Navy a fleet of British-designed and potentially, partially-built fleet of nuclear powered submarines as part of the trilateral AUKUS agreement. Australia’s pursuit of a fleet of nuclear powered submarines appears to be […]
Austal delivers fourth Evolved Cape Class to RAN
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine Austal Australia has delivered the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Capricorn, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg said the delivery of the fourth ECCPB highlighted Austal’s consistency in production and efficiencies […]
Industry expert delivers forecast for Defence Strategic Review
Photo: Defence Connect The Defence Strategic Review release date is fast approaching as Defence Connect sat down with XTEK Group chairman and industry insider Mark Stevens for his forecast of the Australian Defence Force and defence industry changes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles announced the details of […]
Boeing and BMT demonstrate maritime network prototype
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine Boeing and its maritime engineering partner, BMT have successfully tested an Australian-developed maritime communications system that will enhance RAN major fleet unit connectivity and advance joint force capabilities. The Maritime Warfighter Network is an evolution of Boeing’s Integrated Battlespace Telecommunications Network (I-BTN), which has been adapted to meet the unique operational […]
BAE Systems delivers their 1,000th F-35 fuselage
Photo: Defence Connect BAE Systems has delivered the 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin in a major milestone in the development of the iconic aircraft. The 1,000th fifth-generation fighter rear fuselage was sent to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 on 7 February, more than a decade since the first fuselage was delivered in 2005. […]