AllInternational Atomic Energy Agency endorses AUKUS with key reservations
Photo: Defence Connect Despite several reservations, the International Atomic Energy Agency has endorsed Australia’s acquisition of nuclear submarines after the AUKUS announcement this week. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the centre for nuclear cooperation within the United Nations, has 176 member states, and promotes safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. IAEA […]
US picks Australian ‘spaceplane’ for defence testing
Photo: Space Connect A Brisbane-based company is to supply the US Department of Defense with one of its “spaceplanes” for testing in a breakthrough moment for the local hypersonic industry. Hypersonix Launch Systems was selected ahead of 63 entrants by the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for a program testing aircraft that can fly faster […]
US State Department approves $1.3bn Tomahawk deal
Photo: Defence Connect The US State Department has formally approved the foreign military sale of the Tomahawk Block V and Block IV All Up Rounds (AUR) and related equipment for an estimated cost of AU$1.3 billion (US$895 million) to Australia. Under the deal, the Australian government requested up to 200 Tomahawk Block V All Up […]