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Boeing progresses unmanned combat jet programme
Boeing is progressing with the continued development of a new unmanned aircraft program in preparation for the first flight of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Loyal Wingman prototype in 2020. “We successfully achieved first autonomous teamed flights using high-performance jets as test beds and Australian-developed mission systems technology,” the Boeing Australia announced on its […]
They Found This Pearl Harbor Plane Hidden In The Jungle, Then They Looked Inside
If you want to hide something you just have to toss it in the swamp and it will stay hidden for decades. At least if you believe movies and local legends. But, what to do when stories turn out to be true? Our hero sat at the bottom of a swamp for decades until it […]
Government Releases First Australian IoT Code Of Practice
The Australian government today released the first version of its Internet of Things (IoT) Code of practice. The voluntary code, aimed at industry, outlines 13 security principles which represent the “standard for IoT devices” for device manufacturers, IoT service providers, and application developers. The seven page document includes brief recommendations for data storage, password standards […]
Local defence firms put a rocket up Morrison over jobs promises
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price is facing pressure from local suppliers angry at foreign firms winning lucrative defence contracts. Defence suppliers have warned that home grown businesses are losing out to foreign firms under Australia's $200 billion arms build-up, undermining a key argument from the Morrison government that the taxpayer-funded spending spree would create thousands […]
Raytheon details its leading-edge technologies to meet drone threat
U.S. weapons maker Raytheon Company revealed new details about its leading-edge technologies designed to meet Unmanned Aerial Systems or drone threat. According to the company, there’s more than one way to down a low-flying drone. From directed energy shots to cyber takeovers, Raytheon delivers defenses tailored to the mission and the specific UAS threat.
UAE signs contracts worth $2bn for defence equipment and support
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has awarded contracts totalling more than AED7bn ($1.9bn) during the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2019. The deals cover aircraft support, munitions, spare parts and maintenance.Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) has been awarded a AED3.5bn ($952.75m) contract to provide maintenance support for the UAE Joint Aviation Command’s (JAC) […]
Smart weapons – An advanced steerage system
Smart weapon, is referred to as, missile or steerable bomb outfitted with a laser, television, or satellite steerage system. Smart weapons, which use steerage methods that depend on exterior help, are distinguished from brilliant weapons, that is completely self-guided. The smart weapons market research contains weapons, missiles, and ammunition which might be in development and […]
DXC wins Defence IT support contract
DXC Technology has been awarded an IT services contract by the Department of Defence. The $3.2 million deal covers the management of “major enhancements” of existing Defence applications. A department spokesperson told CRN that the contract is new and no other companies bidded for the work.
Sub rescue techniques tested off WA
A major international submarine search and rescue exercise has concluded off the coast of WA. Exercise Pacific Reach 2019, held at Fleet Base West and in the Western Australian Exercise Area, involved assets from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and the US.
Systems investment critical for our future defence
Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented investment in its military platforms. Our Navy is set to receive new submarines, air-warfare destroyers and future frigates. Meanwhile, our Air Force is receiving the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and our Army is taking possession of new combat vehicles and attack helicopters. These are all enormously capable […]

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