AllExercise Talisman Sabre MRH-90 Incident
Defence continues the recovery operation of the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter which impacted waters near Lindeman Island on 28 July 2023. Our priority remains to support the families of our fallen soldiers and to locate and recover as much of the wreckage as possible. Defence is supporting the families of the aircrew – Captain Danniel Lyon, […]
Asension Forges Strategic Partnership with Alaris Antennas to Amplify Australia and New Zealand’s EW Spectrum
Adelaide, 18 August 2023 – South Australian based Space and Defence Electronic Warfare (EW) company, Asension, has announced that they have signed a distribution agreement and are now a trusted supplier in Australian and New Zealand of Alaris Antennas, a global pioneer in antenna solutions for EW spectrum monitoring and communications.Asension, recognised for its state-of-the-art […]
BAE Systems proposes acquisition of Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of Ball Aerospace, part of the Ball Corporation, as part of a deal valued at over US$5 billion. Subject to customary closing adjustments, the acquisition is currently valued at $5.55 billion in cash. The acquisition is expected to strengthen BAE Systems’ multi-domain offerings, […]
Grants awarded to Victorian businesses to support defence manufacturing
Four Victorian companies received grants as part of the Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program, helping them to expand their capabilities and become members of Hanwha Defense Australia’s LAND 8116 supply chain. Round two recipients of the Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program were announced by Victoria’s minister for […]