Lockheed, Thales team to produce Aussie-made GMLRS munitions
Thales Australia, a subsidiary of the French parent, will manufacture rocket motors and warheads for Lockheed Martin’s GMLRS missiles produced in the Lucky Country.
As Australia weighs future fleet, international shipbuilders make their pitches
Four companies have so far announced options for what could be a larger fleet of smaller vessels.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
Australian watchdog blasts military on new warship decision
The Lucky Country’s national audit office says the Department of Defence didn’t follow proper protocol in making the multi-billion-dollar selection.
Australian budget: Historic defense spending, plus AU$1.2B on US-made missiles
Overall, the defense budget for the next year is set at AU$52.588 billion, the first time funding has exceeded AU$50 billion.
Aussie firm jumps in high-energy laser game, aiming for deals down under
Matt Jones, an executive at Electro Optic Systems, told Breaking Defense the company's container-based 36-kilowatt laser is ready to deploy.
In China’s shadow, new Australian defense review focuses on denial, long-range weapons
The review also takes Australia's acquisition strategy to task, saying it's too slow to get capabilities into the hands of the armed forces.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
IAI eyes Heron MK 2 for Aussie armed drone sale
"I am not sure that we are cheaper than [General Atomics] but we are more flexible in the different payloads we can operate," Ron Tryfus, IAI senior vice-president for future growth, said.
All new Apache helicopters will have Australian components
Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said at the Avalon Air Show that the Apache deal would generate jobs for Australian industry and is "expected to bring millions of dollars to local defence industry companies."
Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?
Most precision munitions used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are sourced from the US, with concerns routinely expressed that in any conflict, inventory could be quickly exhausted.