Singapore Pursues Expansion of Military Training Space in Australia
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Defence training agreements and co-operation between Singapore and Australia look set to be expanded under the Singapore-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) framework following the latest round of discussions between the defence leaders of both countries. Singaporean defence minister Ng Eng Hen called on his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne, in Sydney on 19 November before travelling […]
Australian Government will purchase 1100 locally built Hawkei protected vehicles
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The Australian Government will purchase 1100 locally built Hawkei protected vehicles and over 1000 trailers to strengthen our defence force. Under a $1.3 billion agreement, the vehicles will be manufactured at Thales Australia’s production line in Bendigo, creating 170 jobs there and another 60 jobs in Victoria. The Hawkei will improve protection for soldiers and […]
Saab Signs Contract to Support Australian C-RAM Capability
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Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract to supply the Australian Defence Force with Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar System. (C-RAM) support with a contract value of approximately $AUD 26.4m (approximately SEK 168 million). The initial contract period includes the establishment period and three years of support services thereafter, with options of up to […]
Australian Air Task Group completed its first operational mission in Syria overnight
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Australian Air Task Group completed its first operational mission in Syria overnight Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornets, a KC-30A air-to-air refuelling aircraft and E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft combined to provided on-call interdiction and dynamic targeting support as part of the international coalition’s effort to disrupt and degrade Daesh. No weapons […]
Boeing delivers seven CH-47F Chinooks to Australian Army
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the seventh CH-47F Chinook to the Australian Army on budget August 10th, three weeks ahead of schedule, supporting modernization of Australia’s cargo helicopter fleet and eventually replacing the Commonwealth’s six older CH-47D Chinooks. The seven advanced Chinooks were ordered as part of a U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales agreement with Australia […]
The 7th C-17A Globemaster III aircraft arrived in Australia at RAAF Base Amberley
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The seventh C-17A Globemaster III aircraft arrived in Australia at RAAF Base Amberley today, marking the fastest C-17A delivery in our fleet.Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews said the rapid acquisition of the aircraft is a testament to the close relationship that exists between Australia and the United States. “The active involvement of a number of […]
Raytheon and Nexter Not Bidding for Land 400
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The field of contenders for Land 400 is dwindling. ADM confirmed recently that the Boeing and Iveco team has withdrawn and now Raytheon has confirmed to ADM in a statement that they will not be pursing the multi-billion dollar vehicle program with France’s Nexter. “Raytheon and Nexter have recently sought to build on their international […]
Royal Australian Air Force Pilot Makes First F1light in a RAAF F-35
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Australia’s first F-35A Lightning II pilot, Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, has flown a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A for the first time at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona on May 15. “My focus is on representing the RAAF as a valuable partner in the F-35 enterprise,” SQNLDR Jackson told the 56th Fighter Wing […]
EOS has completed significant testing milestones of two new weapon systems
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Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd (ASX: EOS) has announced two developments that will open up opportunities for the supply of weapons and defence systems to meet a growing demand to increase the firepower of armoured infantry vehicles. The company has completed significant testing milestones of two new weapon systems. The systems, first revealed at the […]
First RAAF F-35 pilot to begin conversion training
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The first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II pilot is due to commence training in the US, Defence announced on Monday. Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson is about to undergo an intensive training program as he prepares for his first flight in the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. SQNLDR Jackson, who […]