Defense company BAE Systems has revealed that the Royal Australian Navy’s first Hunter-class frigate prototyping block is coming together at Osborne Naval Shipyard. As explained, the block is made up of four units and soon […]
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Royal Australian Navy’s lead Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel, HMAS Supply, has completed a first-of-class firing trial of the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a regional presence deployment. As explained, the successful and safe […]
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an initial contract valued at $48 million with the Commonwealth of Australia for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) capability. The order income is booked in second quarter 2022. On […]
The Australian Government on Monday announced Australia would provide an additional $67,8 million for military assistance to Ukraine, including 20 more Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. As announced by the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, […]
A former submariner is set to take on the Royal Australian Navy’s top job in a reshuffle of the Defence brass. Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, who will be promoted to Vice Admiral before becoming the […]
Australia’s Gulfstream G550 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft have started initial flight-testing. The first of four ordered aircraft should be delivered by late 2023. Known as the MC-55A Peregrine to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), […]
Australia welcomed two more CH-47F Chinook helicopters at Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville on June 23, bringing its total fleet to 14. Australia’s defense industry minister Pat Conroy said the two additional Chinooks were […]
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