Defence to double Loyal Wingman fleet
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The Australian government has bolstered investment in the Loyal Wingman program, requesting the delivery of additional aircraft.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has confirmed that the federal government will invest a further $115 million to procure three additional Loyal Wingman aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), dou...
Local build for $800m LAND 8710 Phase 1 amphibious capability upgrade
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The Australian Government will invest up to $800 million to acquire new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft that will be able to transport land forces with enhanced speed and protection.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the Army Littoral Manoeuvre – Light project, LAND 8710 Phase 1 ...
Defence to invest $1bn in new long-range missile capability
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The Australian Government will invest $1 billion to commence the early development of advanced guided weapons to enhance Australia’s maritime security.
This significant commitment will modernise the Navy’s platforms to project and maintain sea control.
This project will provide Navy with leading-edge long-range anti-ship missiles,...
Britton Maritime Systems awarded Sea Boats
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Sydney-based company Britton Maritime Systems was awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for Navy’s newest Cape-class patrol boats.
Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s head of maritime systems Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm said the contract was another example of Australian industry&...
Minister confirms Apache to replace Army's Tiger ARH.
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The Australian Army’s armed reconnaissance capability will be strengthened following the selection of Boeing Apache Guardian to replace Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) from 2025.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the AH-64E Apache Guardian is equipped with improved sensors, com...
Sovereign defence industry ensuring safe and connected ADF capabilities
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The government has released a plan that provides important guidance to test and evaluate equipment and systems for the Australian Defence Force.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the Test, evaluation, certification and systems assurance Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan would support and ...
Government invites industry input into ASDEFCON and Defence Procurement Review
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The Minister for Defence Industry engaged with the Australian Defence industry which identified a number of opportunities to improve Defence engagement with industry and to build a more resilient Defence industrial base.
A key opportunity identified is that it may be timely for the Department of Defence (Defence) to conduct a review of the...
Raytheon announced as Capability Life Cycle Manager for the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
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The government is backing Australian industry through its up to $183 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan, with the selection of a new Capability Life Cycle Manager for the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).
Raytheon Australia has been selected to initially help support the transition into service for the OPV’s, while ...
Australia gets serious with the US on development and testing of high speed long-range hypersonic weapons
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The Australian government is delivering on its commitment to develop high-speed long-range strike capabilities to build a more capable and agile Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Last week Australia and the United States signed a new collaborative agreement to develop and test hypersonic cruise missile prototypes.
This agreement will take place...
Increased support for business to access defence industry grants
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The government is making it easier for small and medium sized businesses in the defence sector to access defence industry grant programs.
From 12 November, changes to the co-contribution ratios in three existing defence industry grant programs will help small and medium businesses access support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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