AllAustal Australia launches fifth evolved Cape Class
Photo: Defence Connect Launched at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard, the future ADV Cape Woolamai was under construction for 12 months and launched just four months after the most recently constructed ECCPB. According to Austal, the ADV Cape Woolamai was named after the headland at the south-eastern tip of Phillip Island in Victoria. Delivery to Defence is […]
DEFENCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES REMOVAL OF CHINESE-MADE SECURITY CAMERAS
Photo: Cyber Security Connect In a move that will no doubt do little to help relations between China and Australia, the defence minister, Richard Marles, has announced that around 900 Chinese-made security cameras will be removed from government buildings following reports of security concerns. The move comes on the tail of an article in the […]
RAN nuclear submarines will ‘change the balance of power in the Indian Ocean’: Retired US Navy admiral says
Photo: Connect Defence Admiral (Ret’d) Harry Harris Jr told the US House Armed Services Committee that the Royal Australian Navy’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines would be “dramatic” and shift the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. According to ADM (Ret’d) Harris, former Commander of the US Pacific Fleet and US Ambassador to South Korea, […]
ADF approves LED lighting upgrade across 37 defence bases
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Defence Force has begun upgrading to new and more sustainable LED lighting across its defence bases in a new contract with Australian essential service provider, Ventia. Ventia’s Energy Solutions team is providing more than 87,000 new LED light fittings for Defence Australia across the 700-owned and leased defence properties. Under […]
NIOA reveals local exec team
Photo: Defence Connect NIOA has unveiled their new executive team for Australia and New Zealand, following the company’s recent restructure. According to a release from the Australian owned company, the NIOA Australia and New Zealand leadership team from 2nd of February 2023 includes: Mick Ahern, General Manager, Weapons & Munitions Brad Johnson, General Manager, Sporting Fraser […]
Commonwealth to invest $2bn upgrading Growlers
Photo: Defence Connect Included in the investment is $277 million to upgrade the training ranges flown over by Growler pilots, as well as upgraded sensor and jamming capabilities. The deal with CEA Technologies will see advanced radar capabilities installed at RAAF Base Amberley and the Delamere Air Training Area. It will form part of a […]
Next generation of pilots train at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range
Australia’s next fighter jet pilots are returning to Salt Ash Air Weapons Range as they gather vital skills for operating advanced military aircraft. RAAF Base Williamtown Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft will be operating between 9am to 5pm Thursdays and 9am to 3pm Fridays, from 30 January to 24 February. Hawk two-seater jet aircraft prepare […]
End of an era: RNZAF retires first C-130H
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will officially retire the first of its Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft this week. Located at Base Auckland the RNZAF’s No. 40 Squadron, which operates a fleet of five C-130H aircraft, will hold a ceremony to mark to occasion on 12 February […]
CEA Technologies to upgrade Growler training ranges
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine The government has announced it has awarded Australian radar company CEA Technologies a $277 million contract to provide advanced capabilities for Australia’s electronic warfare ranges under Project Air 5349 Phase 6 – Advanced Growler. It is the first contract to be awarded under Project Air 5349 Phase 6 through which the government is delivering vital upgrades […]
Digital shipyard tool boosts Hunter program
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine BAE Systems Maritime Australia, who will deliver nine state-of-the-art Hunter-class frigates for Navy, have further enhanced the shipbuilding process by developing a revolutionary tool. The Hunter-class will be one of the most advanced anti-submarine warfare vessels in the world and the Hunter digital simulation tool (HUDS) will help to optimise […]