Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit has landed a contract to deliver four davits for Australia’s evolved Cape-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). As disclosed, the company will deliver four PLAR-6501 systems to be delivered to a pair of […]
The Australian and UK governments have reached a pivotal milestone in the development of the SSN AUKUS fleet of nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), BAE Systems, […]
L3Harris Technologies has received a contract to provide its integrated platform management system (IPMS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigates. As disclosed, the company will design and deliver the IPMS to BAE Systems […]
The Australian Army has begun deploying its newly acquired M1A2 Abrams System Enhanced Package Version 3 (SEP V3) main battle tanks, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its armored forces. […]
Shipbuilder Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional evolved Cape-class patrol boats (ECCPBs) to be delivered to the Australian Border Force (ABF). As disclosed, the eleventh and twelfth […]
Raytheon has been awarded a $401.2-million full-rate production contract by the US Navy for 131 Block V Tomahawk missiles. As part of the contract, a total of 26 missiles will be delivered to the US Army, 16 […]
Australia-UK-US alliance accelerating cooperation across high-tech fields toward the aim of defeating China in a potential conflict From nuclear submarines to hypersonic weapons, AUKUS is now developing AI-powered drone swarms and target identification capabilities that […]
The move came after the Australian government had shortlisted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany over Spanish and South Korean contenders to build Australia’s future frigates. TKMS has […]
Anschütz has completed the next milestone in the Australian Hunter Class Frigate Program. During the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS), the overall system design was presented to […]
An Australian warship has test-fired a US Tomahawk cruise missile, officials said Tuesday, hailing a “major milestone” in the country’s decade-long plan to beef up its fleet in the face of an Asia-Pacific arms race. […]
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