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Fresh fight over contracts another blow for $90b submarine project
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- Written by Andrew Tillett
- Category: Future Submarine Project
The Defence Department is refusing to sign new contracts with French shipbuilder Naval Group over the troubled future submarine project, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Peter Dutton stamp their authority by demanding all major strategic decisions be routed through their offices. Sources have told The Australian Financial Review the Morrison government is refusing to pay Naval Group’s profit margin on the project..
Prime Minister announces technology contracts for local and export military vehicle programs
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- Written by DEFENCE SA
- Category: Rheinmetall
The Prime Minister of Australia announced a multi-million dollar export order for Adelaide company Supashock Advanced Technologies to deliver running gear and suspension systems that drive Rheinmetall military vehicles in a major European defence contract. The Adelaide-based company has also been selected by Rheinmetall to design and supply missile launchers into Australia’s $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 program,..
Beijing tells Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton to abide by one-China principle after Taiwan warning
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- Written by Amber Wang, Rachel Zhang, Jun Mai
- Category: Minister
Tensions between China and Australia may escalate further, diplomatic observers have warned, after the Australian defence minister said conflict with Beijing over Taiwan should not be discounted and suggested a Chinese port lease could be terminated. “It is hoped that the Australian side will fully recognise the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, abide by the one-China principle, be prudent in words and deeds, refrain from sending any false signals to the separatist forces of ‘Taiwan independence’,...
U.S. Army part of $4.2M investment in large-scale deployment of LiFi
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- Written by Laser Focus World Editors
- Category: USA
The $4.2 million investment by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa will go toward the world’s first large-scale deployment of LiFi. pureLiFi (Edinburgh, Scotland) has entered an agreement in which it will supply the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) with Kitefin, a next-generation optical wireless communication system using LiFi for secure data transmission without radio frequencies (RFs). USAREUR-AF is fielding the capability across its theaters of operations.
Thales Selected by Lockheed Martin to Deliver Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Sonars to the U.S., Indian, Greek and Danish Navies
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- Written by BUSINESS WIRE
- Category: Thales
Thales has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin as a tier-one supplier for the delivery of up to 55 airborne anti-submarine warfare sonars. The ALFS (Airborne Low Frequency Sonar)* dipping sonars will be installed on the MH-60R platform for the U.S. Navy and three navies. Delivery of the first 42 systems will occur over the next five years with a delivery of 13 optional systems to occur in year six.
Boeing moves to arm U.S. Navy P-8A long-range maritime patrol aircraft with advanced anti-ship missile
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- Written by John Keller
- Category: Boeing
U.S. Navy aerial warfare experts are asking the Boeing Co. to integrate the Lockheed Martin Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) onto the Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Officials of the Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md., announced a $74 million order last week to the Boeing Defense, Space & Security segment in Seattle to design, build, and test software and hardware to integrate the LRASM onto the P-8A aircraft -- a militarized version of the Boeing 737-800ERX single-aisle passenger jet.
Australia cleared to buy combat drones with serious airstrike capabilities
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- Written by Colton Jones
- Category: Department of Defence
Just this week, the U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to Australia, in a deal that could be worth about $1.651 billion. The potential sale, announced on the website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, involves up to twelve MQ-9B aircraft, precision-guided munitions, and related equipment.
Australian Defense Force extends Inmarsat partnership
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- Written by SatelliteProME
- Category: Department of Defence
The Australian Defense Force has extended a contract to use Inmarsat’s satellites to 2027, expanding the agreement to cover managed services. These services enable a wide range of command, control, and situational awareness communications for the Australian Defence Force, the wider Department of Defence, and its Australian Government partners worldwide.
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says there are 'no plans for Australian troops to return' to Afghanistan
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- Written by Matthew Doran
- Category: Minister
Australian troops will not return to Afghanistan, even if the nation's security deteriorates in the coming years, according to new Defence Minister Peter Dutton. This year's Anzac Day commemorations will be the last marked with Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed in Afghanistan. Of the more than 39,000 Australian troops who have served in the country over the past two decades, only 80 remain there.
Defence and veteran community have their say
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- Written by Defence Media
- Category: Veterans
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May. Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was essential to hear from the Defence and veteran community on how we can further improve the support they receive throughout their transition.
EOS Space Systems partners with Palantir Australia on space operations exercise
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- Written by APDR
- Category: Department of Defence
EOS Space Systems partnered with Palantir Australia to participate in the Sprint Advanced Concept Training (SACT), a global space operations training event, led by the United States, which took place from 5-9 April. EOS Space Systems and Palantir Australia teams have co-located for the last month to work on combining secure data integration and visualisation of observation data for an Australian-based capability for SACT.
Wedgetail availability to be boosted by local air cycle machine servicing
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- Written by Press Release
- Category: Boeing
Boeing supplier, RUAG Australia, is on track to be the first Australian company to achieve Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) accreditation to repair E-7A Wedgetail Air Cycle Machines (ACM). The ACM provides cabin pressurisation and air conditioning, and regular servicing is essential to combat corrosion and wear-and-tear caused by exposure to moisture and ice during flight.
Lockheed Martin And Thales Team Up For LRASM Surface Launch Variant
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- Written by Xavier Vavasseur
- Category: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin and Thales Australia have finalized a teaming agreement advancing the delivery of an Australian guided weapons manufacturing capability in support of a sovereign national guided weapons enterprise. The agreement will see experienced strategic industry partners in Lockheed Martin and Thales Australia cooperate in the design, development and production of Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile – Surface Launch (LRASM SL) variant, with a specific focus on booster and rocket motor technologies.
Reflections on RAAF Base Richmond as Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) turns 100 | Photos
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- Written by Hawkesbury Gazette
- Category: RAAF
On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) marked the centenary of its establishment at Point Cook in Victoria. RAAF Base Richmond is the second oldest base, with links to aviation since 1912. Pioneering aviator William Hart visited Ham Common (the site of the base today) in January 1912, and requested permission from Council to use the grazing land for aviation.
Boeing delivers next F-15EX to US Air Force ahead of schedule
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- Written by Aerospace Manufacturing
- Category: Boeing
A Boeing-led industry team has delivered a second F-15EX fighter aircraft to the US Air Force earlier than the contract requirement. The result of a collaboration across industry, the US Air Force and the Air National Guard, the F-15EX is a ready-now replacement for the F-15C that includes an all-new digital infrastructure.
Canada Selects Leonardo Naval Gun Systems For The CSC Combat Ships
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- Written by Xavier Vavasseur
- Category: Canada
Leonardo will supply to Lockheed Martin Canada four OTO 127/64 Light Weight (LW) Vulcano naval guns, including the Automatic Ammunition Handling System (AAHS)as an optional solution, for the new Canadian Surface Combatants(CSC), which will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The first three systems will be installed on-board the new naval units, while the fourth will be used for training activities.
From Five Eyes to Six? Japan’s push to join the West’s intelligence alliance
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- Written by THE CONVERSATION
- Category: General
As tensions with China continue to grow, Japan is making moves to join the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing alliance. This week, Japan’s ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami, told The Sydney Morning Herald he was “optimistic” about his country coming on board. This comes as New Zealand voices its concerns over using the Five Eyes process to pressure China.
NEC Australia, D-Wave partner with Defence on quantum computing
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- Written by APDR
- Category: Department of Defence
NEC Australia and Quantum Computing firm D-Wave Systems announced they have been selected by the Australian Department of Defence to demonstrate the use of hybrid quantum computing technology to solve a “last mile resupply” problem. The technology optimises how autonomous vehicles are used to resupply army forces from a central base.
The forgotten heroes of the Far East Strategic Reserve deserve proper recognition
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- Written by Les Bailey
- Category: Veterans
Until now, one particular theatre of Australian and New Zealand active service lies almost forgotten in Australian Defence annals - that of our service in the Far East Strategic Reserve (1948-71). This remains the longest unbroken operational defence commitment by Australian and New Zealand armed forces in the history of both nations.
Australia's 6clicks & Microsoft Partner to Meet Government and Defence Security Requirements
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- Written by PR WIRE
- Category: Australian Signals Directorate
In another first, global governance, risk and compliance (GRC) leader 6clicks has announced its latest offering – 6clicks for Government – designed to support the specific information security needs of Australian government departments & agencies as they seek to improve their risk and compliance maturity. In line with the information protection standards and requirements of the Australian Signals Directorate - ...
Peter Dutton makes his mar
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- Written by Terry Barnes
- Category: Minister
Peter Dutton failed as health minister, was typecast as home affairs minister, but in the defence portfolio he is already making his mark. Defence is similar to Mr Dutton’s former portfolio of home affairs, in terms of protecting Australia and her international trade from external threats. But it is the macro to the home affairs micro. Defence policy and administration, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, is about geopolitics;..