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Defence should accelerate Australia’s adoption of autonomous systems
It’s commonplace in commentary about the Australian Defence Force to say that its force structure looks today a lot like it did 30, 40 or 50 years ago. The structure remains largely the same, while the systems in it are replaced with newer, better, often larger, and always more expensive versions of the old systems. […]
Joint Strike Fighter Head Defends $17bn Purchase Despite Software Delays
The Australian head of the Joint Strike Fighter program says he is confident the next delivery of the cutting-edge combat aircraft to the RAAF is on track despite a report finding the next batch of planes will not have the most up-to-date technology. Air Vice-Marshal Leigh Gordon told Fairfax Media that doubts raised by the […]
Warbirds over Wanaka - RAAF F/A-18 Hornet 4 Ship Display
Ten years after they debuted at Warbirds Over Wanaka, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets are returning for Easter 2020. Back in 2010 the jets were the undoubted stars of the show and they’re sure to wow the crowd once again. The RAAF is planning to bring five Hornets to NZ […]
RAAF receives final aircraft in Pilatus PC-21 trainer fleet
The final aircraft in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Pilatus PC-21 pilot training aircraft fleet has arrived at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, Australia. The delivery completes the fleet of 49 aircraft designated to meet the pilot training needs of the RAAF. The Australian Department of Defence acquired the 49 turboprop trainer aircraft […]
Optus coverage lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base in East Sale
Optus has switched on a new tower nearby the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in East Sale, bringing dedicated Optus coverage to the base and surrounding community for the first time. The new site will unlock access to Optus network coverage and will extend across the base which is situated in Victorias Gippsland region.
Australia and Boeing sign Wakulda command and control system contract
The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a A$170m ($116.08m) contract to Boeing Defence Australia for air battlespace management capability system. The contract will continue the integrated air battle management system for the Royal Australian Air Force Base. Known as Vigilare, the technology is a sophisticated command and control (C2) system that provides surveillance and […]
Saab wins contract to provide subsystems for USMC G/ATOR
Saab has secured a contract from Northrop Grumman to supply subsystems for the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) of the US Marine Corps (USMC). The contract will provide components for the full rate production systems for G/ATOR, which is designated as AN/TPS-80 in the US. The initial order under the contract is valued at around […]
US “in trouble” if big tech doesn’t work with DoD: Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos at the weekend warned that the US would face a challenge maintaining technological supremacy if large technology companies choose not to work with the Department of Defence (DoD). Speaking at the annual Reagan National Defence Forum, Bezos said: “If big tech is going to turn their backs on the Department of […]
US lawmakers reach deal on massive defence bill, eye Russia, Turkey, China
US lawmakers announced an agreement on Monday on a $738-billion bill setting policy for the Department of Defence, including new measures for competing with Russia and China, family leave for federal workers and the creation of President Donald Trump's long-desired Space Force. It also calls for sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian […]
BAE Systems to Develop New Cyber Tools for DARPA to Improve Security of Electronic Data Formats
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop new cyber tools designed to help prevent vulnerabilities in electronic files that can lead to cyberattacks. Development of these tools will be part of DARPA’s Safe Documents (SafeDocs) program, which aims to more effectively identify and reject […]

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