Lockheed Martin awarded $99M for air-launched cruise missiles for U.S. allies
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The U.S. Department of Defense said that Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded a $99 million contract for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) Foreign Military Sales production support. The award, which was announced by the Department of Defense on Aug. 13, will provide for lifecycle support for all efforts related to JASSM and any JASSM […]
U.S. and Australian forces conduct long range HIMARS raid
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The U.S. Marine Corps has announced that U.S. and Australian forces conducted realistic and long range High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) raid during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. According to 1st Lt. Brett Vannier, U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division, soldiers with 2nd Infantry Division and Australian Defence Forces conducted a long range High Mobility […]
U.S. Forces conduct HIMARS rapid infiltration in Australia
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The 3rd Marine Division has announced that U.S. Forces conduct High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) training in Queensland Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 6, 2019. According to a statement released by Capt. Gerard Farao, the U.S. and Australian bi-lateral training Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 provides an opportunity to increase […]
Australian Government awards contract to Kongsberg for NASAMS missile systems
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The Australian Government and Kongsberg announced on Thursday an agreement worth about 1.6 billion NOK ( $186 million) for delivery of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) components. The Australian Government, Raytheon Australia and Kongsberg announced the approval of the program on March 25, 2019 in a ceremony at Raytheon Australia`s new […]
U.S. and Australian airmen conduct bilateral flying operations
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The Pacific Air Forces announced that U.S. airmen in partnership with their Australian counterparts have conducted bilateral flying operations during “phenomenal” Diamond Storm exercise. The California Air National Guard’s 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Fresno, California, teamed up with the several units from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to conduct bilateral training during Exercise Diamond […]
General Dynamics contracted for support of Australian ASLAVs and M1A1 Abrams tanks
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General Dynamics Land Systems-Australia (GDLS-A), a business unit of General Dynamics Land Systems in the Pacific region, has announced new deals for support a fleet of combat vehicles operated by the Australian Army. “General Dynamics Land Systems-Australia was awarded a number of contract extensions for the through life support contract of the Australian Light Armoured […]
Australian Army orders M4 Carl Gustaf multi-purpose rocket system
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Defense and aerospace group Saab on Thursday has announced that the Australian Army signed a contract for deliveries of M4 Carl Gustaf 84mm multi-purpose rocket system. According to a company’s statement, the total order value is SEK 168 million ($18 million) and deliveries are expected to take place in 2020. The Carl-Gustaf system is a […]
Australian Government inspects first Boxer vehicle in Germany
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German weapons maker Rheinmetall has announced on 29 March that the Australian Government is inspecting first Boxer Multi-Purpose Vehicle which will soon be transferred to the Australian Defense Force. Ambassador to Germany, H. E. Lynette Wood, senior Australian military representatives and senior Rheinmetall representatives have attended an official inspection ceremony in Kassel, Germany. The first […]
U.S. State Department approves sale of new AMRAAM missiles to Australia
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The U.S. State Department has approved the sale to Australia of AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) worth up to $240.5 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Australia asked to buy the new AIM-120C-7 AMRAAMs, produced by Raytheon, last year. According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Government of Australia has requested to […]
Rheinmetall offers new combat vehicles to the Australian Army
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German weapons maker Rheinmetall has announced on 1 March an offer of new Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and Lynx Manouevre Support Vehicle (MSV) to the Australian Army. Under the tender, the Australian Army is offered the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) with the Lance turret, Lynx Manouevre Support Vehicle (MSV), an established and growing […]