The cost of the reduced Collins-class submarine Life-Of-Type Extension (LOTE) Program is estimated at around $11 billion in Australian dollars, double the estimate for the full LOTE. This is likely due not only to the […]
Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work. The government has formally kicked off the Collins-class […]
Australia has formally selected Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) production capabilities. Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of solid rocket motors (SRMs), delivering over one million units for defense […]
Labor will seek capital from private investors and the $4.5 trillion super industry to help bankroll a multi-billion dollar build-out of the nation’s missile stockpiles, but funds warn performance rules and return hurdles will limit […]
Norway has joined a four-nation effort with the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to align their Type 26 warship programs, expanding a common frigate design into a coordinated allied fleet. This will improve North Atlantic […]
Meghan Quinn is a mate of Glyn Davis, the China-friendly former head of the Prime Minister’s Office. She worked on the Asian Century White paper. Davis put pressure on PM Albanese because Beijing doesn’t like […]
Australia is expanding its Bushmaster fleet with 268 upgraded vehicles to move more troops under armor and sustain operations in mine- and drone-threat environments. This directly boosts force survivability and mobility, ensuring units can deploy, […]
The Japanese Cabinet this week transformed the nation’s arms export policies, greatly expanding Japan’s opportunities to contribute to the promotion and protection of international peace and security. Fears that this move is a radical shift […]
The Government of Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, outlining a long-term plan to address evolving security challenges. The documents set out measures to strengthen national defence capability and […]
The Australian government announced Tuesday it will allocate up to $7 billion for counter-drone capabilities within the Australian Defence Force over the next decade, with two initial contracts awarded to Australian companies as the first […]
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