AllHalf-century of service ends for Orion aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has officially retired their fleet of six P-3K2 Orion with a formation flight after more than 55 years of service. RNZAF No. 5 Squadron flew in “V’ formation from RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai over the North Island with close formation fly overs to Ohakea, Wellington and Auckland harbours on […]
Austal secures command deck contract for US Navy submarines
Austal USA has been awarded a structural assembly fabrication contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat in support of the US Navy Virginia Class submarine program. The time and material contract was announced publicly on 27 January and is expected to provide potentially up to US$25 million revenue for Austal USA. Austal USA has previously provided […]
Thales Alenia Space contracted to develop quantum communications
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency to develop quantum space-to-Earth communications, supported by French space agency CNES and Austrian space agency ALR. Dubbed the TeQuantS project, the satellite system will be employed across cyber security and future quantum information networks, enabling the partners […]
Lockheed Martin achieves first light success with tactical laser system
Lockheed Martin has celebrated a successful first light demonstration with a manoeuvrable tactical laser system capable of negating projectiles and aerial systems. The Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) is designed to be mounted on a Stryker combat vehicle and deliver the ability to negate unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft […]
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 student […]
INAUGURAL AIDN AUSTRALIAN SOVEREIGN CAPABILITY SHOWCASE
The Australian Sovereign Capability Showcase is the Defence Industry event to showcase sovereign capability directly to the Australian Government. It will highlight the Australian defence industry sovereign platforms, equipment, services and technologies that are increasingly in demand by the Australian Government and our coalition allies. The Australian Sovereign Capability Showcase will be the industry event […]
Biggest fleet almost always wins: US Naval expert
Photo: Defence Connect Retired US Navy Captain Sam Tangredi has issued a concerning warning for the US Navy and its allied partners: “In naval warfare, a smaller fleet of superior quality ships is not a way to victory. The side with the most ships almost always wins.” Naval power has always played a critical role […]
Exercise Red Flag Nellis commences in the United States
The first Exercise Red Flag Nellis of 2023 is off to a flying start at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed up to five EA-18G Growler aircraft from No. 6 Squadron and approximately 100 aviators in support of the Exercise to enhance Australia’s air power […]
NIOA Unveils New Group Structure, Key Appointments
Australia’s global munitions company NIOA has today unveiled a corporate reorganisation, together with several key appointments to its future leadership team and a consolidation of its advisory board. NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation, joint venture company, Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions and newly acquired Barrett Firearms now come under the umbrella of the […]
Support contract for Army’s Chinook fleet extended
Boeing Defence Australia will continue to support the maintenance, training and sustainment services for Army’s fleet of 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters following a contract extension signed by Defence. First Assistant Secretary Joint Aviation System Division, Mr Shane Fairweather, said the $41 million contract extension would ensure continued support for the Chinook fleet over the next […]