GWEO progresses as Australia, the US and Lockheed Martin sign Joint Statement of Intent
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Australia and the United States have taken another step towards co-production of guided weapons with the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent and the opening of a new joint office to enhance bilateral cooperation in this critical domain.
These initiatives are underpinned by the Albanese Government’s investment of up to $21 billion o...
New era of attack aviation for Army arrives
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The Australian Army’s new attack helicopters have landed in Australia, with the delivery of the first two AH-64E Apaches to RAAF Base Townsville.
Acquired through foreign military sales with the United States, the Apache provides critical aviation effects including reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive supp...
Government commits $1.7B to equip Navy with Ghost Shark XL-AUV fleet
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The Albanese Government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy. ...
Leidos tapped to deliver and evolve the ADF’s C-sUAS capability under LAND 156
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The Albanese Government has accelerated the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect personnel and military assets as part of a $1.3 billion investment over the next 10 years.
Just six months after the establishment of Project Land 156 to continuously deliver counter-drone capability for the ADF...
Mogami-class frigate selected for the Navy’s new SEA 3000 general purpose frigates
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The Albanese Government is accelerating the delivery of a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet of general purpose frigates.
Following a rigorous and competitive tender process, Mitsubishi H...
Government boosts Australian defence industry and local jobs with $170 million grant program
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The Albanese Government has awarded a further 40 grants to support Australian businesses and back Australian jobs.
These latest grants, totalling over $17.3 million, will deliver priority defence capabilities, support local manufacturing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industry.
Awarded under the $170 million Defence In...
Accelerating the acquisition of drone and counter drone technology through LAND 156
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The Albanese Government is accelerating the acquisition of cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to keep Australian’s safe and protect our military assets.
Just four months after the announcement of Project LAND 156, the Albanese Government has issued an initial rolling wave of contracts w...
Soldiers start training on Army's new combat engineering vehicles
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The first cohort of Australian Army sappers have begun training on new combat engineering vehicles, significantly enhancing the safety of our soldiers in conflict.
Soldiers will train at the School of Armour at Puckapunyal to learn to operate the vehicles, navigate terrain, clear obstacles, and provide essential support to armoured units i...
Canadian JORN deal delivers local supply chain boost
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AIDN welcomes the $A6.6 billion deal for Canada to buy the proven Australian developed long range Over The Horizon radar system, opening up supply chain opportunities.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the deal on Wednesday following a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, describing the surveillance and threat tracking sy...
Government purchases GMRLS guided missiles as part of future made in Australia
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Australia will manufacture missiles at home from 2025, thanks to another step forward by the Albanese Government, with Australia and the United States signing two memoranda of understanding.
The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Co-Assembly agreement enables the assembly of a first batch of this critical munition in Australia in 2025 and...
