East Asia and Pacific Region
Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines
Defence officials knew Australia’s new fleet of attack submarines would cost almost $80 billion as early as 2015, despite publicly stating at the time the estimated price tag was $50 billion. The admission by the […]
Naval Weapons
RAN upgrades Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) For HMAS Sydney
The Royal Australian Navy’s upgraded Mark 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for HMAS Sydney, representing a key milestone. The system has been delivered on schedule and will be […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage
The Pacific support vessel, Australian defense vessel (ADV) Reliant commenced its inaugural deployment from Cairns on 13 September, to further enhance Australia’s support to the Pacific security. On its first deployment, Reliant will carry three containers of humanitarian […]
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