AllRaytheon conducts trials for LAND 19 air defence system
Raytheon Australia has successfully tested detecting, tracking, engaging, and guiding missiles against targets at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. The defence prime led an examination of the LAND 19 Phase 7B Short Range Ground Based Air Defence (SRGBAD) System and confirmed the system’s accuracy and aptitude for Australia’s defence capabilities. “Seeing the whole system […]
Australia Supports Vietnam Peacekeeping Mission to South Sudan
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster has transported over 60 Vietnamese military personnel deploying to the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan. The flight, conducted by the Australian Defence Force, has provided a strategic airlift for Vietnamese soldiers and equipment from Ho Chi Minh City to Juba, South Sudan, enabling Vietnam to rotate […]
USQ launches new collaboration with industry
The University of Southern Queensland on Thursday launched a new research collaboration between academia and industry to encourage more “practical breakthroughs” in space. The $180-million iLAuNCH trailblazer is a partnership between the University of Southern Queensland, the Australian National University, the University of South Australia and more than 20 industry partners. Assistant Minister for Education […]
Albanese, Widodo hold defence, commerce and education talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Republic of Indonesia President Joko Widodo in Sydney to discuss key defence, commerce, education, and diplomatic initiatives. Both leaders welcomed progress made towards negotiation of a treaty-level Defence Cooperation Agreement, bilateral air services agreement and discussed Australia and Indonesia’s shared vision for an open, stable, and prosperous […]
Delivering Defence Industry Innovation in North Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed an agreement with NQ Spark Pty Ltd, paving the way for work to begin on northern Australia’s first collaborative defence industry hub. North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ Spark) will be a newly developed simulation facility in Townsville, and is supported by the Townsville City Council, the Queensland Government and James […]
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 to Strengthen Regional Partnerships
Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2023, has commenced this week in India and will visit 14 countries over a four-month period. IPE supports the Australian Government’s focus on deepening our diplomatic and defence partnerships across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean, and reinforces Australia’s commitment to a peaceful, secure and […]
Events for Exercise Talisman Sabre and Australia-United States Intelligence
Defence is seeking expressions of interest for media to attend Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, the largest bilateral training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the United States military. 2023 will be the largest-ever iteration of the exercise and will include more than a dozen partner nations and more than 30,000 personnel taking part in […]
Government announces multi-billion defence fuel security contract
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a $450 million per year deal with Viva Energy Refining to safeguard national fuel security through a major contract to refine and supply fuel for the Australian Defence Force. Australian company Viva Energy Refining has been awarded a $450 million per year contract, subject to market fluctuations, for […]
AS9 Huntsman testing nearly complete in South Korea
Testing of the Australian Army’s incoming AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer is nearing completion in South Korea. The self-propelled artillery system is being trialled with three-round burst and automated loading capabilities. Blast testing has previously been conducted in Israel to mimic the effects of a landmine by detonating an explosive charge at the base of a […]
Contract Awarded to Deliver Aeronautical Life Support Equipment Across the ADF
Defence has awarded a contract to Airflite Pty Ltd deliver Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (ALSE) to be used in aircrafts and helicopters that will operate across the Australian Defence Force (ADF). After a competitive tender process, Airflite Pty Ltd was awarded a contract covering the whole ALSE life-cycle. This will encompass design, development, production, […]