AUKUS defense leaders today said they will talk with Japan about joining the military agreement as a Pillar II tech partner.
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JADC2 is a forcing function, driving digital transformation of network infrastructure.
Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says sales will come “down to cost and capability – how much does GCAP cost in terms of both unit cost and sustainment over the life of type.”
By Colin Clark
The Pentagon’s DIU will manage the competition in conjunction with counterpart agencies in Australia and the United Kingdom.
By Justin Katz
The pledge comes as a top Ukrainian military official described the criticality of drones in combat, along with other high-tech advances like software known as “Neon.”
By Tim Martin
“I think [joining] the program [GCAP] is important to Saudi Arabia,” GAMI governor Ahmad Al-Ohali tells Breaking Defense.
By Agnes Helou
The trial, which took place in South Australia, is the latest in a series of experimental efforts associated with AUKUS’ Pillar II.
By Justin Katz
A Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) official at the IQPC International Armoured Vehicles conference in London today said that while they had “some sympathy for industry covering excessive supply chain challenges” caused by COVID-19 and cyber hacking, manufacturers only reacted after feeling an “impact.”
By Tim Martin
ROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
A new report from Britain’s RUSI and America’s SCSP argues only tough, politically savvy leadership can force the armed services to scrap enough existing systems to free up funds for an AI-driven revolution in warfare.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
Even before the big announcement from the heads of state in March, 2023 has been filled with AUKUS news.
By Justin Katz The joint effort to get a sixth-gen stealth fighter in the air by 2035 is to be headquartered in the UK, while a Japanese official will be the first program leader.
By Michael Marrow
The exercise between the US, UK and Australia comes just weeks after a trio of European nations said their respective subsea infrastructure had been damaged.
By Justin Katz
Vice Adm. Bill Houston said the sales of in-service Virginia-class subs will be in 2032, 2035 and a newly produced sub in 2038.
By Justin Katz
Led by a core team of industry partners including MBDA, Leonardo, Thales, Roxel, Safran and CEA, technology areas are designed to support a variety of use cases which include tactical and deep strike, surface and force protection, and air dominance.
By Andrew White
President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will only hold general discussions about AUKUS today, administration officials told reporters.
By Justin Katz
