AllAustralian defence tech thrives in Canadian counter UAV contest
Australian defence and space company Electro Optic Systems Australia has made a strong showing at the Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox. Defence companies from across the globe were invited to compete with their best drone-destroying technology in real-world environment scenarios at the sandbox event held in Alberta, Canada from 12 September to 7 October last year. […]
General Atomics goes public with Reaper offer to Ukraine
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has said it is willing to supply MQ-9 Reapers and MQ-1C Gray Eagles to Ukraine – including two training aircraft and associated systems for the symbolic price of $1 – but has been unable to secure approval from the US government. In an unusually frank […]
Lockheed Martin advances multi-role satellite into production
The global defence prime has accelerated its first LM 400 flexible, mid-sized satellite into production, ahead of a planned launch date later in 2023. The military, civil or commercial use satellite can be used to support multiple missions such as remote sensing, communications, imaging, radar and persistent surveillance. The scalable satellite aims to access demand for more […]
Australia, France reinforce regional partnership, industry collaboration, bilateral cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have used their joint statement with French counterparts — Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France and Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces of France — to reinforce and renew the bilateral relationship. Australia’s relationship with France has been something of […]
Chinese MRAP vehicles begin first deployment in Mali
New mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles are set to begin operations in Mali under the first deployment of the MRAP vehicles to China’s overseas peacekeeping force. The 10th Chinese peacekeeping defence unit is deploying the MRAP vehicles in the north-eastern region of Gao, in eastern Africa. The vehicles have been modified with defence communications, electromagnetic interference, and observation functions, […]
Black Eagles jetting in for Avalon debut
The Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team are making their first appearance at the Australian International Airshow in March. The eight-aircraft ROKAF military jet display team will perform manoeuvres for the general public between 3 to 5 March at Avalon Airport. This will be the first Australian appearance for the team and […]
Ventia to support Babcock Defence HF comms system
Ventia Services Group has been awarded a contract to support Babcock Australasia to deliver upgrades to the Australian Defence Force’s Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS). This $64 million contract will see Ventia support Babcock and Defence under the JP 9101 – Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) program, which will provide Australian and allied […]
Marles, Wong to conduct European tour to strengthen ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, will travel to France and the United Kingdom to strengthen ties in light of growing global security challenges. This trip will include the second Australia-France Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (2+2), which will […]
Elbit Systems of Australia appoints new board member
Elbit Systems of Australia has appointed a new non-executive board member, in the latest management change for the company. Retired Air Vice-Marshal Kym Osley, AM, CSC, has been appointed as a non-executive board member of Elbit Systems of Australia (ELSA) in the latest management change for the company. The tech company announced the reorganisation after […]
DMC to build high-speed rudders for German Navy frigates
Netherlands ship building company Damen Marine Components has been contracted to design, engineer, and produce eight rudders for F126 frigates being completed for the German Navy. The four frigates are currently being built by Damen Naval and will require two full spade rudders each designed to withstand extreme shocks and improved hydrodynamic properties. DMC has […]