Colin Clark

Colin Clark

Contributing Editor (At Large)

Colin Clark, the founding editor of Breaking Defense, is now our Indo-Pacific Bureau Chief, based in Sydney, Australia. In addition to his foundational efforts at Breaking Defense, Colin also started DoDBuzz.com, the world’s first all-online defense news website. He’s covered Congress, intelligence and regulatory affairs for Space News; founded and edited the Washington Aerospace Briefing, a newsletter for the space industry; covered national security issues for Congressional Quarterly; and was editor of Defense News. Colin is an avid fisherman, grill genius and wine drinker, all of which are only part of the reason he relishes the opportunity to live in Australia. cclark@breakingmedia.com

Stories by Colin Clark

Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US

Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US
Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US

Negotiations with the US Air Force over the cost of the E-7 Wedgetail are still ongoing, a Boeing executive confirmed at the Singapore Airshow.

Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance

Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance
Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance

The aircraft has six hard points, two bays for sensors and a total carrying load, including fuel, of 260kg.

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show
China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China has displayed its Z-10ME, the first time the aircraft has appeared at a show outside China. Looking similar to the US Apache attack helicopter, it was displayed with rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles. 

Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain

Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain
Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain

Under the new plan, the Australian surface fleet will grow to 26 ships over the next decade.

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts
Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

“So looking at it from Beijing’s perspective, they would want to be keeping this really strong, pragmatic relationship,” Natalie Sambhi, an Australian expert on Indonesia’s national security, told Breaking Defense.

Aussie auditors: 38 years of defense procurement delays

Aussie auditors: 38 years of defense procurement delays
Aussie auditors: 38 years of defense procurement delays

A total of 20 programs, including F-35 fighter jets to future Hunter-class frigates, face a combined 38 years of procurement delays, according to a new government report.

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year
Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

“I won’t go into details of the nature of that drone for security reasons,” Pat Conroy told reporters in Canberra. “But I want to assure everyone in this country that we are spending lots of time working on drones.” 

Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks

Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks
Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks

“When the tough but necessary decision was made last year to expedite the withdrawal of the MRH-90s [Taipans] from service, it meant that we needed to look at all options when it came to filling the capability gap and the training which our servicemen and women need,” Defense Minister Richard Marles said in a statement.

AUKUS: Aussie nuke sub training expands, 37 sailors head to Guam

AUKUS: Aussie nuke sub training expands, 37 sailors head to Guam
AUKUS: Aussie nuke sub training expands, 37 sailors head to Guam

“The opportunity for our Navy personnel to learn from our AUKUS partners demonstrates meaningful progress along Australia’s pathway to acquiring nuclear-powered submarines,” Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said.

With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?

With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?
With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?

“The opportunities that are open to our space and technology sectors are actually immense,” New Zealand’s Defence Minister Judith Collins said.

White House’s Sullivan warns China over aid to Russia’s defense industrial base

White House’s Sullivan warns China over aid to Russia’s defense industrial base
White House’s Sullivan warns China over aid to Russia’s defense industrial base

“We have been clear and direct about our concerns. And I noted in my remarks that, as we’ve watched this happen, we’re prepared to take steps to respond to that kind of activity …,” said President Joe Biden’s national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, while otherwise lauding progress with Beijing.

Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech

Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech
Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech

“This project will build a foundation for future joint research on robotic and collaborative autonomy, aiming to deliver advanced capabilities to support asymmetric advantage,” Tanya Monro, Australia’s chief defense scientist, said in a statement.

Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine

Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine
Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine

After keeping mum on the issue for weeks, minister for defense procurement Pat Conroy said Kyiv’s request came too late, months after the helos had been destined for disposal.

China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing

China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing
China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing

“It is very ‘wolf warrior’ in style and I think it underlines that from Beijing’s perspective, there is no real ‘reset’ or ‘stabilisation of the relationship,'” Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute told Breaking Defense.

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