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Australian Defence Magazine - Australian Defence Magazine

The Government has approved Project Land 8113 Phase 2 - Second Long Range Fires Regiment - which will choose between HIMARS and StrikeMaster to provide Army with a land-based maritime strike capability.

Raytheon has completed a Delta Design Review - which reviewed the system hardware's ability to meet overall system needs - for the company's Advanced Electronic Warfare upgrade for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Space Machines Company's second Optimus orbital servicing vehicle, due to launch in 2026 on a NewSpace India Limited Small Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket, will employ Lúnasa's StarLogic Rendezvous Proximity Operation sensor payload.

Airspeed has completed a captive carry test of the company's prototype Irukandji supersonic target onboard the company's Marchetti S211.

Defence has awarded four companies contracts through the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification program to produce sample components that can then be tested to ensure they meet US Navy standards for inclusion on submarines. 

Babcock Australasia has opened a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Abbotsford.

Following a handover period with outgoing Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand, Warren ‘Macca’ McDonald, Steven 'Zed' Roberton has commenced as Chief Executive Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.

Almost three years into the Ukraine war, where drones have proliferated, the Australian Defence Force is seeking a counter-drone system that will deliver a minimum capability by the end of 2030 | Max Blenkin

Sydney-based Ocius Technologies has ceremonially christened the first of two Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels destined for the RNZN along with the 12th Bluebottle built for the RAN | Julian Kerr

BMT has acquired Melbourne-based Australian Maritime Technologies.

Australian additive manufacturing company SPEED3D has sold one of its advanced WarpSPEE3D metal printers to shipbuilder Austal USA, a leader in advanced manufacturing for defence applications | Max Blenkin

DTC opens DILP enrolment

The Defence Teaming Centre has opened enrolments for the 2025 Defence Industry Leadership Program.

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Matt Keogh, have recognised individuals and organisations from around the country for their support of Veterans employment.

Mechanical engineering company Berg Engineering has acquired an Okuma MCR-A5CII 25×40 Double Column 5 Face centre that will be used to support defence customers.

Babcock completes first Anzac maintenance period as RMP West

Babcock Australasia has completed the first maintenance availability on an Anzac class frigate since assuming the role of Regional Maintenance Provider West.

Raytheon awarded contract for Australian NGJ Mid-Band ship sets

Raytheon has been awarded a US$590 million contract to deliver Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band ship sets to the US Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Air Force.

Droneshield makes Australian leadership appointments

Droneshield has announced four new leadership appointments for the company's Australian operations.

Austal welcomes LCH decision

Austal has welcomed Defence's decision to select Damen Shipyard's LST-100 design as the basis of the Australian Army's future Landing Craft Heavy.

Project Sea 3000 down to three designs

Three designs from two companies are competing to fulfil the Navy's requirements for new General Purpose Frigates.

Arlula to support Japanese Government satellite program

Arlula has agreed to a strategic partnership NTT DATA that will see Arula provide its GeoStack satellite constellation management platform to the Japanese Government.

Damen design selected for LCH

The government announced it has selected a design by Damen Shipyards Group as the preferred option for the ADF's Landing Craft Heavy

RAAF signs AAR agreement with India

Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.

New Zealand signs for utility vehicle replacement

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with UROVESA of Spain to begin the process of replacing the New Zealand Army's fleet of Unimog and Pinzgauer utility vehicles.

Gilmour Space wins second 100kg satellite bus order

LatConnect60 has selected Gilmour Space to provide an ElaraSat 100 kilogram satellite bus for the company's upcoming Short-Wave Infrared Imagery Satellite mission.

Infinity Avionics to support entX lunar demonstrator

Infinity Avionics has been contracted by entX to design and manufacture parts of the company's Radioisotope Heater Unit demonstrator payload.

Aurizn Group aquires PAC Australia

Aurizn has acquired Pacific Aerospace Consulting (PAC) Australia. Through the acquisition, PAC Australia's CEO and co-founder, Eric Rambow, will become an executive directors of Aurizn Group.

Advanced Navigation partners with MBDA on INS

European missile manufacturer MBDA has signed an MoU with Advanced Navigation to develop an inertial navigation system.

Decem acquires Penguin Composites

Decem has acquired Penguin Composites out of voluntary administration.

Fleet Space Technologies demos data and voice for ADF

Fleet Space Technologies has demonstrated the ability of its Centauri 6 satellite to provide two-way voice and data satellite communications for Defence. 

SitaWare deployed to Army Captains Course

Systematic has successfully deployed its SitaWare Headquarters battle management system for Army's All Corps Captains Course.

Finalists announced for ADM 30 under 30 Awards 2024!

ADM is proud to announce the longlist for the 2024 30 under 30 Awards! With thanks to our Headline Sponsor Babcock, Gold Sponsors Coras and Hanwha Defence Australia, Silver Sponsors Dolium and McKay, and Bronze Sponsors Barrington Treasury Services and BGIS.

Mellori Solutions launches portable radiofrequency testing system

Mellori Solutions has unveiled a portable radiofrequency (RF) testing system called Blue Jay Mobile. 

ROK approved for F-15K upgrade

South Korea has received US Defense Security Cooperation Agency approval to buy US$6.2 billion (~$9.49 billion) in upgrades for the Republic of Korea Air Force's fleet of 59 F-15K Slam Eagles. 

Curtiss-Wright completes Land 400 Phase 2 work

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions and local partner, IntelliDesign, have completed all Australian Industrial Capability work for Project Land 400 Phase 2. 

ASCA awards Emerging and Disruptive Technologies contracts

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator has signed 21 contracts worth a combined $60 million with Australian companies as part of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies program. 

New trilateral AUKUS hypersonics agreement signed

The AUKUS nations have signed the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation Project Arrangement which will see up to six trilateral hypersonic test campaigns occur before 2028.

Cirrus to expand Navy EW training capabilities

Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems has been awarded a contract to provide the Royal Australian Navy with additional Tactical Electronic Warfare training systems.

Ocius Marks Milestone with Christenings of the first grey Bluebottles for the RAN and RNZN

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The 26th of November was a landmark day for Ocius, as the Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy christened their first grey Bluebottles to enhance their maritime operations | Sponsored

New Shoalwater Bay facilities opened

Australia and Singapore have opened new training facilities at Shoalwater Bay in time for Exercise Trident.

QinetiQ opens QinetiQ Laboratories

QinetiQhas official opened QinetiQ Laboratories in Mawson Lakes. The facility, known as QLabs, will help enable the rapid development of software and prototypes that support the Australian Defence Force.

Fostering innovation – Army’s MakerSpace program

When soldiers needed better night time illumination for their mortar sights, they came up with a design using components from a local electronics retailer, plus some 3D printing | Max Blenkin

Helicopter Aircrew Training System hits ten year mark

Boeing Defence Australia has trained more than 450 helicopter aircrew for the Australian Defence Force since it signed the Helicopter Aircrew Training System contract in 2014.

Saab to maintain Army's Carl-Gustafs

Saab Australia has been awarded a four year contract to provide in-service support for Army's inventory of Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles.

Hanwha signs MoU in support of Land 4140

Hanwha Defence Australia, Hanwha Systems and GME signed an MoU at the Military Communications and Information Systems Conference in Canberra.

QuantX Labs partners with University of Adelaide

Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs, and the University of Adelaide have agreed to a partnership that will advance quantum technology.