All**BREAKING NEWS** Commonwealth reveals winner of LAND 400 Phase 3
The Commonwealth government has formally revealed the long awaited winner of the multi-billion dollar LAND 400 Phase 3 program which will transform the Army’s combined arms combat capabilities. Defence Connect can reveal that Hanwha Defense Australia has been successful in their bid to provide the Australian Army with a fleet of 129 infantry fighting vehicles […]
Babcock Australasia and Franmarine sign new agreement to deliver critical service for the RAN
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) and Franmarine have signed a new agreement to deliver critical underwater sustainment and biofouling management services for naval marine programs across Australia.As part of the RMP-West Program, Babcock and Franmarine are now able to provide integrated biofouling management support to all Defence surface ships located in Western Australia. The partnership uses unique […]
SitaWare secures lucrative Army Battle Management System contract
The Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group (CASG) has revealed that Systematic’s SitaWare software has been announced as the sole-source winner for Army’s new digital command and control battle management system. The decision comes following the first pass approval of LAND 200 Phase 3 Battlefield Command Systems project in mid-July which is designed to improve the […]
German leadership takes closer look at Boxer CRV
German military leadership has taken a closer look at the combat capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Chief of the German Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais headed a German delegation visiting the Townsville Field Training Area, where about 210 German troops are taking part in Talisman Sabre for the […]
Multibillion Dollar Investmen in new C-130J Hercules Aircraft
The Albanese Government will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force for $9.8 billion. This will provide the Air Force with state of the art C-130 Hercules to meet the air transport needs of the future. The new acquisitions will replace and expand upon the 12 Hercules aircraft currently operated […]
Commonwealth to acquire new C-130J Hercules
Australia will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules to both replace and expand its current fleet of 12. The new aircraft are expected to arrive from late 2027 and will continue to be operated by No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond in NSW. It comes after the Federal Government revealed it would make the purchase in […]
Exercise Talisman Sabre Live-Fire Activity in Shoalwarter Bay Training Area
Seven nations have participated in a live-fire activity at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of the largest ever iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre in terms of geographic spread and number of participating nations. The live-fire activity was conducted by members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and personnel from the United States, […]
USS Canberra Commissioning Strengthens Alliance
United States (US) Navy ship, the USS Canberra, will be commissioned in Sydney today, becoming the first US vessel to be commissioned in Australia. Australia is pleased to host representatives from the US Navy active fleet at HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney for this historic event. The USS Canberra is an Independence-class littoral combat […]
Gilmour strikes Siemens deal ahead of rocket launch
Gilmour Space Technologies has agreed a deal with Siemens to switch to using the tech giant’s design and project management software. It significantly comes ahead of the business targeting the first test launch of its Eris rocket later this year. On Thursday, Gilmour said it would transition to using Siemens’ CAD software NX and its […]
ADA to expand DISP membership
Australian Defence Apparel has confirmed that the company is expanding its current Defence Industry Security Program membership to its Bendigo factory. Australia’s largest provider of uniforms and equipment to the Australian Defence Force and emergency services personnel, Australian Defence Apparel, has confirmed that the company is expanding DISP membership to its Bendigo factory. According to […]